Senior Impact Program Manager

Why UKG:  

At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That’s what we do.

We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you’ll get flexibility that’s real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters—and so do you.

About the Team
UKG Impact leverages strategic philanthropy, workforce development, volunteering, and giving to expand opportunity for traditionally overlooked communities—while creating meaningful ways for employees to strengthen the communities where they live and work.

We are launching a new global social impact initiative focused on expanding access to workforce opportunities in partnership with high-impact nonprofits. This initiative is designed to scale across geographies and industries, leveraging data, partnerships, and UKG technology to drive measurable outcomes for talent and employers.

About the Role
The Senior Impact Program Manager plays a critical role in managing and evolving the operational backbone of UKG’s strategic philanthropic initiatives, with a focus on grantmaking, program execution, and impact measurement.
You will own defined workstreams within a global, multi-country initiative—ensuring nonprofit investments are compliant, well-managed, strategically aligned, and connected to measurable workforce outcomes.

This role blends program management, grantmaking operations, data and reporting, and workforce strategy. You will apply established frameworks while adapting them to emerging needs, identify opportunities for improvement, and help build scalable systems that strengthen program effectiveness and long-term impact.

You will work independently with minimal guidance, partner across functions, and contribute to outcomes that advance team and initiative-level goals.

Grantmaking & Program Management

• Own end-to-end execution of grantmaking processes, including due diligence, investment tracking, and reporting requirements
• Identify and pursue strategy-aligned funding opportunities and contribute to portfolio prioritization
• Manage grant agreements, disbursements, and reporting timelines to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Build and maintain strong relationships with nonprofit partners to support effective program delivery

Impact Measurement & Insights

• Own the operationalization of core employability metrics and reporting frameworks across the initiative
• Develop and manage standardized reporting tools and dashboards to track program performance
• Analyze performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and recommend improvements
• Contribute to quarterly and annual impact reporting, connecting program outcomes to broader workforce goals

Ecosystem & Partner Development

• Conduct research and analysis to identify high-potential nonprofit and workforce partners
• Support evaluation, selection, and onboarding of partners, contributing to a strong and scalable ecosystem
• Track and analyze partner engagement to inform strategy and strengthen relationships
• Contribute insights and materials to support employer-facing pilots and partnership opportunities

Cross-Functional Coordination & Execution

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., product, data, partnerships) to align on priorities and execution
• Develop materials to support internal alignment and external stakeholder engagement
• Identify and solve operational and programmatic challenges by adapting existing processes and tools
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enable the initiative to scale efficiently across regions

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in grantmaking, program management, corporate social impact, or a related field
• Experience managing programs or projects with multiple stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Experience with tools for data tracking, reporting, and analysis (e.g., Microsoft tools, YourCause GrantsConnect)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with nonprofits, workforce development initiatives, or social impact programs
• Familiarity with impact measurement frameworks and performance reporting
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with product, technology, or data teams
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Company Overview:

UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry — because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge. Learn more at ukg.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer:   

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Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process:

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com. 

The pay range for this position is $90,900 to $130,700. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and work location. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible to participate in a performance-based bonus plan and to receive restricted stock unit awards as part of total compensation. Learn more about UKG’s benefits and rewards at https://www.ukg.com/about-us/careers/benefits