Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Paystand is a trailblazer in decentralized finance, transforming how businesses manage their finances. The Programs & Operations Manager will oversee the execution of the foundation's programs, manage relationships with partners, and ensure financial stewardship while driving impactful initiatives in financial inclusion.
Responsibilities
- Own the full program lifecycle, from grant disbursements and partner communications to impact reporting and grantee accountability
- Manage relationships with NGO partners, grantees, and field teams across Latin America, Africa, Asia, and beyond
- Define KPIs and track measurable impact across all active programs: Grants, Women in Bitcoin, Circular Economies, Internship, NGO Technical Support
- Identify program improvements, scaling opportunities, and new funding angles based on field data and partner feedback
- Drive the development of the annual impact report and board-facing program summaries
- Represent the foundation at key external engagements, conferences, and partner meetings
- Own and manage the foundation's program budgets end-to-end, aligned with board-approved ceilings and strategic priorities
- Monitor spending; flag variances, risks, and reallocation opportunities proactively
- Partner with the CPA and ED to prepare accurate, transparent financial reports for the board monthly and quarterly
- Oversee contract lifecycle management grant agreements, MOUs, vendor contracts ensuring compliance and timely execution
- Support annual budget planning and multi-year grant modeling
- Design, implement, and improve the AI, operational systems and workflows that enable the foundation to scale
- Ensure strong nonprofit governance, IRS compliance readiness, and documented internal controls
- Support board meeting preparation materials, reporting packets, action trackers, and follow-through
- Oversee the full grant administration cycle: application review, approval, disbursement, compliance check-ins, and close-out
- Partner with the Marketing team and support the foundation's marketing strategy, ensuring our story and impact narrative are consistent, mission-aligned, and compelling
- Lead production of external communications: donor updates, partner newsletters, social content, and the annual impact report
- Work with the ED to position the foundation credibly in the Bitcoin and global development ecosystems
- Identify storytelling opportunities that amplify our work with grantees and the communities we serve
- Maintain working fluency in Bitcoin ecosystems
- Connect the foundation's programs to the broader Bitcoin and circular economy ecosystems
- Represent the foundation at Bitcoin-aligned events relevant to our mission
- Act as the primary operational interface between programs, finance, partners, and the Executive Director
- Deliver clear, data-driven reporting to the ED and board on program performance, budget status, and risks
- Prepare and own board meeting materials — financial summaries, program updates, governance action items
Skills
- 5–8 years of experience in program management, nonprofit operations, or a related field with demonstrated budget and people ownership
- Genuine fluency in the Bitcoin ecosystem — you understand circular economies, Lightning Network, and why financial inclusion through Bitcoin is different from traditional aid
- Experience managing budgets, grant cycles, and compliance in a nonprofit or philanthropic context
- People leadership experience — you have managed direct reports and can hold accountability with empathy
- Strong written and verbal communication; demonstrated ability to write board-facing and donor-facing materials
- Comfort with financial reporting and translating numbers into clear narratives
- Spanish language skills — significant plus given our LATAM program depth
- Background in Bitcoin circular economy programs
- Familiarity with 501(c)(3) governance, IRS compliance, and nonprofit financial reporting
- Experience supporting board governance or serving in a chief of staff equivalent capacity
- Experience working in or alongside Latin America
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