Posted on June 17, 2026

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Job Title: Senior Program Manager – Early Care and Education

Reports To: Chief Impact Officer

Direct Reports: Program Manager(s)

Job Classification: Full-time, exempt

Job Location: Seattle, Washington; hybrid schedule (in-office and remote); must reside in Washington state and work onsite Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Schedule: Typical weekly hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM

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About This Position

The Senior Program Manager – Early Care and Education (Sr. Manager) leads the organization’s strategy, projects, and initiatives that advance Washington STEM’s Early Care and Education (ECE) keystone. This role builds and sustains relationships with stakeholders across the state, including regional coalitions and partners, public agencies, philanthropic organizations, and other regional and statewide partners.

The Sr. Manager advances program, data, and policy efforts that support Washington STEM’s mission. They oversee ECE strategies, identify opportunities for impact, and execute projects that drive practice and policy change at the local and state legislative or agency levels.

The Sr. Manager collaborates with the Program Manager(s) and with the organization’s policy, data impact, program, and communications teams to strengthen the organization’s continuum of initiatives and deepen its role in cradle-to-career pathways for students from historically marginalized communities across Washington state.
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The salary range for this position is between $101,450 – $142,031. New hires typically start between the minimum and the midpoint of the range. The offered salary will be commensurate with the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.

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To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter as two separate PDFs to hiring@washingtonstem.org. Your cover letter should express your specific interest in this role and include a statement regarding your personal commitment to equity.

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