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Lead Program Manager, Developer Outreach

The Wikimedia Foundation, a nonprofit organization operating Wikipedia and other free knowledge projects, seeks a Lead Program Manager to independently lead and oversee the Developer Outreach program portfolio. The role involves strategic alignment, program design, delivery, evaluation, and stakeholder management focused on volunteer developers and hackathon events.

Skills

  • Strong program management and organizational skills including prioritization, planning, and decision-making.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication with executive presentation experience.
  • Ability to build rapport and influence diverse, distributed teams.
  • Experience in community management or technical event management focused on social and technological change.
  • Capability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity culture.
  • Competence in handling complex programs and ambiguity with clarity.

Responsibilities

  • Design and plan developer outreach programs responding to strategic opportunities.
  • Lead delivery of outreach programs including managing events and workshops internationally.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to outreach coordinators and manage associated budgets and resources.
  • Develop program evaluation plans, monitor milestones, and report outcomes to stakeholders.
  • Build and maintain relationships with community leaders and stakeholder groups.
  • Advocate for the program as the core spokesperson and manage risks and dependencies across teams.
  • Support community organizations to implement programming and expand reach.
  • Travel internationally to support in-person events such as Wikimedia Hackathons.

Education

  • No specific degree requirements noted
  • Experience and proven track record considered more important than formal education

Benefits

  • Competitive, equitable salary consistent with values and culture
  • Remote-first work environment with globally distributed team
  • Inclusive and equitable workplace culture
  • U.S. employee benefits per Wikimedia Foundation policies
  • Opportunities for growth and global engagement
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The Wikimedia Foundation is the nonprofit organization that operates Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia free knowledge projects, among the world's most popular websites. Established in 2003, Wikimedia is headquartered in San Francisco, California, ...

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June 26, 2025

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