VP of Leadership Programs

Company Description Forged: Birmingham Leadership Foundation is dedicated to developing gospel-centered, city-focused leaders who contribute to long-term transformation in Birmingham, Alabama. Rooted in the city’s legacy of forging strength through challenge, the organization invests in emerging and established leaders who cross dividing lines to build unity, opportunity, and spiritual renewal. Forged emphasizes holistic training that cultivates integrity, collaboration, and wisdom while fostering cross-sector partnerships among churches, nonprofits, businesses, and civic organizations. Through sustained, strategic relationships, the foundation aims to address the city’s “unfinished work” by equipping leaders to drive meaningful, sustainable community change. Applicants will join a mission-driven team committed to seeing Birmingham transformed through leadership grounded in faith and service.
Role Description The VP of Leadership Programs is a full-time remote role responsible for designing, leading, and scaling leadership development initiatives that align with Forged’s mission and strategic priorities. This role oversees the full lifecycle of leadership programs, including curriculum development, cohort design, facilitation schedules, and evaluation processes, ensuring high-quality experiences for participants across sectors. The VP will manage program operations, including timelines, budgets, and resources, while collaborating with internal staff and external partners such as churches, nonprofits, and civic organizations. Daily responsibilities include coaching and mentoring program participants, tracking impact metrics, refining program strategy based on data and feedback, and presenting outcomes to the executive team and board. The role also involves cultivating partnerships, representing Forged at events and networks, and contributing to organizational planning to expand the reach and effectiveness of leadership initiatives.
Qualifications
Demonstrated strength in Program Management, including designing, implementing, and scaling leadership or training initiatives.
Proficiency in Project Management and Strategic Planning to coordinate timelines, deliverables, and long-term program goals.
Strong Analytical Skills to assess program impact, interpret data, and inform continuous improvement.
Experience with Budgeting and resource stewardship to manage program finances responsibly and transparently.
Proven leadership experience in faith-based, nonprofit, civic, or community-focused contexts, with a passion for city transformation.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills across diverse communities and sectors.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively with distributed teams.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Leadership, Public Administration, Theology, Education, or related discipline); advanced degree is a plus.
Experience designing or delivering gospel-centered or values-based leadership development programs is highly beneficial.

Work arrangement
Yes