The Ember Alliance

Program Manager

• Report to the Director of Fire Management
• Lead departmental planning efforts, shape organizational policy, and drive cross-functional strategy
• Serve as a working lead on several active projects
• Provide subject matter expertise, relationship management, and hands-on coordination
• Implement and/or develop a Program area
• Identify and pursue strategic funding opportunities
• Oversee complex budget and contract management, invoicing, and programmatic reporting
• Align Program goals with department strategy in collaboration with the Department Director
• Mentor Fire Management employees, emphasizing team cohesion, leadership development, and cross-cutting collaboration
• Represent the Program in external forums, meetings, and strategic conversations
• Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with relevant partners
• Provide subject matter expertise and project management on complex projects
• Develop new program areas and expand existing areas to fulfill TEA's mission
• Identify emerging needs, design innovation and scalable strategies, and ensure measurable and sustainable impact
• Secure funding through project proposals and large-scale or multi-year grant applications
• Support Fire Duty Officer processes for department staff as assigned
• Manage MOA/MOU development with partner organizations
• Travel based on departmental needs
• Participate in prescribed fire implementation, suppression, or training up to current qualification level as needed

Planning and Implementation Program Manager