Stand Together is a dynamic and mission-driven organization committed to driving positive social change and empowering individuals to overcome barriers. Join our team and be part of a collaborative community that values innovation, personal responsibility, and the power of bottom-up solutions. Together, we will create a society that fosters opportunity, dignity, and well-being for all. 


Senior Program Manager Work Location:  On-Site, Arlington, VA We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead the strategy and execution of our events and hospitality services. The ideal candidate will apply their luxury events and hospitality knowledge to transform the experience at our new headquarters located in Ballston Exchange in Arlington, Virginia. This person will have a strong background in events or hospitality management with a focus on delivering exceptional service to all employees and guests. This role requires a strategic mindset, excellent communication skills, and a passion for creating and cultivating memorable, friction-free experiences that exceed expectations.

Your Responsibilities IncludeDevelop and implement a comprehensive strategy for service delivery, focusing on personalized experiences and exceptional attention to detail.Lead a team, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure consistently high levels of service delivery.Collaborate with internal departments, including security, facilities, audio-visual services, and technology, to align strategies with overall vision and employee and guest experience goals.Manage process development, documentation, and execution for intake, menus of services, logistical planning, vendors management, cross-team collaboration, and approvals.Stay informed about industry trends, partner organization activities, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and transformation.Build and maintain relationships with employees and partners, anticipating their needs and preferences to provide tailored experiences that exceed expectations.Ensure seamless coordination with other internal capabilities to deliver integrated services, coordinated execution, and a seamless experience for attendees.Monitor feedback and satisfaction levels, implementing improvements and enhancements as needed to drive continuous improvement.Manage forecasts and financial performance, optimizing and focusing resources on the most value-added activities.
The Senior Program Manager will be expected to: Deliver a high-touch, world-class experience by anticipating customer and partner needs to execute their vision effectively.  Ensure the vision of the project is understood by all parties involved, and correct information regarding the project is collected, disseminated, and acted upon by the appropriate parties in a timely manner. Ensure the appropriate support bench is available and onsite to ensure successful experiences for employees and partners. 

Knowledge and Skills You Bring to the Organization 10 years of industry experience.Proven track record of successfully managing high-end events and hospitality operations and delivering exceptional guest experiences.Strategic thinker with the ability to develop innovative events and hospitality concepts and execute them effectively.Proven track record of successfully managing high-end events and hospitality operations and delivering exceptional guest experiences.Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff to deliver outstanding service.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with VIP guests and internal stakeholders.Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.Proficiency in work/project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by business needs.
If you are passionate about events, hospitality, or service excellence and have a proven track record of delivering exceptional service, we invite you to join our team and play a key role in shaping the future of our employee and guest experience in our new headquarters.What We OfferA meaningful career where your work will improve the lives of millions of Americans.A vision-driven community of over 1,000 employees across the country who are dedicated to improving the lives of others.Competitive salaries and bonuses. Our salary and bonus strategies are aligned to the value you create, not a standardized bell curve.Generous 401K match - 6% match with immediate vesting.Competitive health and wellness benefitsOur flexible time-off policy allows all employees to take leave as needed.A purchasing credit card to use for business expenses.Mileage reimbursement for business travel separate from your commute.Commuter assistance plans to offset the cost of commuting into our headquarters (on-site parking or metro)Opportunities for professional development and mentorship that can strengthen your effectiveness through principle-based management and other industry-specific programs.Stand Together helps social entrepreneurs supercharge their efforts to help people improve their lives. We connect them with passionate partners and the resources necessary to make a greater difference.  Through our philanthropic community, we tackle some of the nation's biggest challenges so that every person has the opportunity to realize their extraordinary potential. Stand Together partners with people from diverse perspectives and backgrounds—including people in education, business, community non-profits, and public policy—to accomplish more together than any of us could on our own.     Our Values Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. We have a relentless commitment to a culture based on a business philosophy called Principle Based Management® (PBM®). Informed by the principles that allow a free and open society to flourish, PBM® prepares individuals to innovate, improve, and transform while fostering a healthy, growing organization that creates long-term value for its clients and supporters and fulfillment for its employees.      We believe that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color, race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.