Senior Program Manager - Core Programs

 [Senior Program Manager - Core Programs]

About Position

Senior Program Manager - Core Programs is a senior leadership role with the primary mandate to guarantee the employability of graduates and alumni from YCAB Foundations flagship educational initiatives. This individual will be accountable for the strategic direction and end-to-end management of our comprehensive scholarship programs (SMA/SMK and university) and the "VT Goes to School" vocational training program. Success in this role will be defined by achieving high rates of meaningful employment for graduates and alumni, while building a strong scholars community that fosters engagement and lasting ties to YCAB. It also includes maintaining a robust alumni tracking system to monitor career progression and create networking opportunities.

 The successful candidate will be a visionary leader and an exceptional manager who can build a robust ecosystem connecting education and training to employment. This involves not only ensuring the highest quality of program but also forging deep, strategic partnerships with the private sector for the express purpose of securing hiring commitments. This role is pivotal in realizing YCABs Premise of Change by transforming educational investment into tangible economic outcomes for marginalized youth.

Responsibilities

Graduate Employability & Career Placement Strategy

• Design and execute a comprehensive strategy with the explicit goal of guaranteeing employment for program graduates.

• Establish and lead a robust career services function, including training needs analysis between industry and vocational training centers, SMA/SMK/Madrasah, job matching, career counseling, CV development, and interview preparation.

• Develop and manage an extensive network of hiring partners from various industries, securing internship and full-time employment commitments.

• Set, monitor, and achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) directly related to graduate employment rates, time-to-employment, and employer satisfaction.

Strategic Program Leadership & Industry Market-Driven Design

• Ensure all program curricula, including technical skills, are co-designed with industry partners to meet current and future market demands.

• Continuously adapt and innovate program models based on feedback from industries and analysis of graduate employment data.

• Drive the integration of work-readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy across all program activities to maximize employability.

Cohort Development & Alumni Engagement

• Design and implement strategies to build a strong scholars cohort that fosters belonging, peer learning, and active participation during the scholarship period.

• Oversee alumni tracking systems to capture data on career progression, further education, and entrepreneurship.

• Develop alumni engagement initiatives, including networking events, mentoring programs, and opportunities for alumni to contribute to YCABs mission.

Partnership for Employment

• Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with a primary focus on securing hiring pipelines. This includes engaging with government ministries, private sector companies (DUDI), industry associations, and educational and vocational training institutions.

• Structure partnerships to include clear commitments for internships, apprenticeships, and entry-level job placements for program graduates.

• Act as the primary representative for the programs, building relationships with donors and investors by showcasing strong employment outcomes as a return on social investment.

Program Management & Outcome-Focused Implementation

• Oversee the end-to-end implementation of all program activities, ensuring every stage is optimized to support the ultimate goal of employment.

• Manage program budgets and resources effectively, prioritizing investments that directly contribute to employability outcomes.

• Implement rigorous monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems, including graduate tracer studies, to track employment status, career progression, and long-term impact.

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing program team, instilling a culture that is relentlessly focused on the employability of its beneficiaries.

• Set clear, outcome-based goals for the team, with performance measured against graduate placement success.

Qualifications :

Education & Experiences

• Bachelors degree in International Development, Vocational Education and Training, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Masters degree preferred).

• A minimum of 10-15 years of professional experience in senior management roles with a proven track record in scholarship and cohort management, workforce development, talent acquisition, or vocational education and training (TVET).

• Demonstrated success in placing candidates into jobs is essential. Experience in a corporate talent acquisition, university career services, or recruitment agency leadership role would be a significant asset.

• Proven ability to build and manage extensive networks of corporate/industry hiring partners.

• Strong background in designing and managing scholarship or vocational training programs where graduate employment rates were a primary success metric.

•  Experience in strategic partnership development, project management, and fundraising, particularly with international donors and corporate foundations

Skills

• Exceptional strategic and critical thinking with a clear ability to connect program design to labor market demands and employment outcomes.

• Deep understanding of the Indonesian labor market and education ecosystem, key growth industries, and recruitment practices.

• Possess outstanding negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, which enable me to secure commitments from senior-level corporate partners.

• Strong analytical skills to effectively use data (e.g., tracer studies, employer feedback) to drive strategy and program improvement.

• Fluency in both English and Bahasa Indonesia (written and spoken) is required.

Desired Attributes

• A deep passion for YCABs mission, coupled with a pragmatic, results-oriented approach focused on economic impact.

• An entrepreneurial and tenacious mindset, with a relentless drive to create opportunities for youth.

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and resilience.

Report to : Head of Program Management Division

Location : West Jakarta, Indonesia (Full WFO)

Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference everyday.

All applicants will be treated in confidential and only short-listed candidates will be notified

YCAB Foundation provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran, or marital status.

Information :

• Company : PT Yayasan Cinta Anak Bangsa
• Position : Senior Program Manager - Core Programs
• Location : Jakarta
• Country : ID