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title: 'Manager, Strategic Operations at Planned Parenthood Federation of America'
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# Manager, Strategic Operations at Planned Parenthood Federation of America

- **Company:** Planned Parenthood Federation of America
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Compensation:** $95k–$100k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-09-23
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-12
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/ppfa/1a08d72e-4442-4f6b-8509-6f2584c9e85e

## Job description

Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education. Planned Parenthood organizations serve all people with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates, which operate non-profit health centers across the U.S. PPFA also works to educate the public on and advocate for issues of sexual and reproductive health. Formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Planned Parenthood Action Fund is a separate non-profit membership organization tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4). The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and limited electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education in furtherance of the Planned Parenthood mission. Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund seek a Manager, Strategic Operations. This job reports to the Director, Strategic Operations in the External Affairs Unit. The Manager, Strategic Operations provides contract and budgetary operational support to the External Affairs team to deliver on our strategic goals.

Purpose:

- The Manager, Strategic Operations serves on the Budget & Resource Operations (BRO) team within External Affairs, supporting the day-to-day operations and management of the team and providing budget and operational support across External Affairs. The role supervises a Senior Specialist and operates with substantial independence within assigned portfolios, providing the Senior Director and Managing Director with clear recommendations, progress updates, risk assessments, and decision points.

Engagement:

- Supervise a Senior Specialist on the Budget & Resource Operations (BRO) team, providing direction, coaching, prioritization, workload management, and quality control.
- Serve as liaison between procurement, finance, and the Program teams to ensure accuracy and timeliness of processing of contracting documents and payments.

Delivery:

- Support program teams in the accurate entry of contracts, grants, memberships, honoraria, and sponsorships within PPFA’s internal systems (Coupa, PPGrants, etc).
- Serve as a liaison between Procurement, Finance, and Program teams to ensure timely and accurate processing of contracts, amendments, grants, sponsorships, and invoices.
- Track contract workflows to proactively identify and resolve delays or errors.
- Identify opportunities to streamline contracting and payment processes for efficiency and accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and external requirements across all contract and budget operations.
- Track budget commitments for all External Affairs verticals, flagging budget discrepancies and ensuring timely follow-up and communication with stakeholders.
- Review monthly budget commitments across External Affairs verticals to confirm payment and identify discrepancies, ensuring timely follow-up and communication with stakeholders.
- Support development and rollout of process guidance and training for staff.
- Build strong relationships with program, finance, and procurement colleagues to strengthen cross-functional collaboration.
- Provide responsive and solutions-oriented support to program teams navigating budget and contract processes.
- Contribute to building a positive, effective, and transparent operations culture within External Affairs.
- Provide ad hoc assistance on special projects related to External Affairs priorities, including providing logistical and administrative support.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

- Commitment to PPFA's mission and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Commitment and track record of advancing racial equity in operational processes.
- Flexible and able to adapt to quickly changing priorities and ambiguous situations.
- Ability to organize resources, establish priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Collaborative team player with a service-oriented approach and the ability to build strong relationships with program, Finance, Procurement, and other cross-functional partners.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare concise reporting and recommendations for senior leaders.
- Extreme attention to detail and ability to anticipate issues and prepare accordingly.
- Excellent judgment and ability to operate with substantial independence while knowing when to escalate issues and bring forward clear decision points.
- Ability to juggle multiple projects, portfolios, and deadlines successfully. Strong organization, time management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent skills in collaborating across divisions, functions, and geography, with a knack for engaging colleagues at all levels in projects and processes while continuing to own and drive them.
- Ability to independently assess operational issues, identify risks and process weaknesses, and develop practical recommendations for addressing them.
- Strong financial and budget management skills, including experience tracking spend, commitments, forecasts, variances, and payment status and translating financial information into actionable recommendations.
- Demonstrated experience supervising, coaching, or coordinating the work of staff and managing team workflows, priorities, and competing deadlines.
- 5+ Years of operational experience. Demonstrated ability to analyze and improve organizational processes and work to improve quality, productivity, and efficiency.

Travel: 0-10% domestic

Planned Parenthood's cultural ethos, "In This Together", reflects our commitment to building a workplace culture that fosters belonging, promotes learning throughout the employee lifecycle, and recognizes individual contributions to our mission.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America participates in the E-Verify program. Planned Parenthood Federation of America is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  Planned Parenthood Federation of America is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

## About Planned Parenthood Federation of America

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is the nation's leading nonprofit provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care, sex education, and information for millions of people worldwide.
- **Entity Type**: Private nonprofit — 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (not a public company; primarily donation-funded with some patient service revenue)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States (national office also in Washington, D.C.)
- **Founded**: October 16, 1916 (109 years ago)
- **Founders**: Margaret Sanger (predecessor organizations include American Birth Control League, Birth Control Clinical Research Bureau, and Birth Control Federation of America) [plannedparenthood.org](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/about-us), [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planned-parenthood-federation-of-america)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Sexual and reproductive health care services, sex education, and advocacy
- **Target customers**: B2C — individuals of all genders seeking sexual and reproductive health care, sex education, and information; also policymakers, educators, and community partners
- **Mission**: To protect and expand access to sexual and reproductive health care and education, no matter what, and to provide support to its member affiliates across the U.S. [plannedparenthood.org](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/about-us)

## Products & Services
- **Health Center Services**: Reproductive health care — including contraception, STI testing/treatment, cancer screenings, abortion care, and wellness exams — delivered at 600+ clinic locations across the U.S. through ~58 medical affiliates and ~101 non-medical affiliates. [plannedparenthood.org](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/about-us), [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planned-parenthood-federation-of-america)
- **Sex Education**: The nation's largest provider of sex education, offering programs for youth and adults in schools, communities, and online. [plannedparenthood.org](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/about-us)
- **Advocacy & Public Policy**: Federal and state-level legislative advocacy, political organizing, and legal action to protect and expand reproductive rights; includes an Associate General Counsel role focused on advocacy and political law currently in hiring. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/ppfa)
- **Global Programs**: International partnerships through Planned Parenthood Global and the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), with staff distributed across 11 countries including Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, Zambia, Brazil, and Mexico. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planned-parenthood-federation-of-america)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (nonprofit organization)
- **Key Metrics**: Annual revenue of $2.1B (enterprise-wide, including affiliates) and total funding of $276M raised across 7 prior funding rounds; PPFA national expenses were $403 million in 2024. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planned-parenthood-federation-of-america)
- **Notable Partners/Collaborators**: Talent and alumni networks include Kaiser Permanente, ACLU, EMILYs List, Peace Corps, Columbia University, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and the U.S. House of Representatives — indicating deep institutional ties across healthcare, advocacy, government, and academia. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planned-parenthood-federation-of-america)
- **Growth Signals**: Workforce of 806 employees distributed across 11 countries; active job postings in FP&A, data strategy, IT enterprise architecture, organizing, and legal; headcount is down 3.7% year-over-year and job postings declined 9.1% monthly / 54.5% quarterly, reflecting a cautious hiring environment. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planned-parenthood-federation-of-america), [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/ppfa)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Trusted national brand**: Recognized as the most trusted provider of sexual and reproductive health care in the U.S., with 600+ physical health center locations — an unmatched distribution network for reproductive care.
- **Scale and reach**: 47 affiliates across the U.S. plus international programs, giving PPFA advocacy, education, and clinical infrastructure at both local and global levels. [plannedparenthood.org](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/about-us)
- **Leadership in research and technology**: Described as a leader in reproductive health research and technology, with a robust scholarly output of 1,504 works, 55,590 citations, and a field-weighted citation impact of 2.3. [plannedparenthood.org](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/get-involved/jobs-and-volunteering), [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planned-parenthood-federation-of-america)
- **Mission-driven talent magnet**: Consistently draws top talent from advocacy, government, and healthcare organizations (ACLU, EMILYs List, Peace Corps, Kaiser Permanente), creating a strong mission-aligned culture.

## Strategic Focus
- **Protecting and expanding access**: PPFA's top priority is defending and growing access to sexual and reproductive health care and education amid ongoing legal and political threats to abortion access nationwide. [plannedparenthood.org](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/get-involved/jobs-and-volunteering)
- **Health equity initiatives**: Dedicated national programs such as Black Health Equity and the Health Care Investment Program signal a strategic focus on underserved communities and care delivery innovation. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planned-parenthood-federation-of-america)
- **Data and technology modernization**: Active leadership roles in Data Strategy, Analytics and Insights, IT Enterprise Architecture, and a Director of Identity & Access Management indicate ongoing investment in enterprise data, analytics, and security infrastructure. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planned-parenthood-federation-of-america), [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/ppfa)
- **Movement and grassroots organizing**: Hiring a National Director of Organizing and Regional Campaigns Directors points to continued investment in community mobilization ahead of election cycles and legislative battles. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/ppfa)

## Why Work Here
- **Mission with tangible impact**: Employees provide and support expert, compassionate care that affects millions of people daily — described as "meaningful work" that makes a real difference in people's lives. [plannedparenthood.org](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/get-involved/jobs-and-volunteering)
- **Collaborative, mission-aligned culture**: The organization emphasizes an environment built on collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect, with "like-minded individuals" working toward a shared mission. [plannedparenthood.org](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/get-involved/jobs-and-volunteering/search-opportunities)
- **Hybrid work options**: Manager-level positions and many national office roles are listed

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