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The Program Manager, Fellowships serves as the operational backbone of this program — translating strategic vision into structured, well-executed program delivery across the full Fellowship lifecycle.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the next Fellowship recruitment and selection cycle, including refining selection criteria, coordinating review processes, and preparing materials for leadership and advisors
Manage cohort formation and oversee offers, contracting timelines, and public announcements in partnership with Legal, Communications, and the Grants team
Design and execute a strong onboarding experience for new Fellows and host organizations
Establish clear project management systems, documentation practices, and communication rhythms to support a seamless Fellowship year
Support planning for upcoming convenings and moments of visibility (including Mozilla-wide events such as MozFest)
Own the end-to-end execution of the Mozilla Fellowships program across recruitment, onboarding, delivery, and alumni engagement
Shape structured, transparent, and equitable selection processes that balance rigor and creative ambition
Serve as the primary operational point of contact for Fellows and host organizations, resolving issues and ensuring alignment
Manage budgets, contracts, payment schedules, and reporting in partnership with Finance/Admin and the Grants team
Track milestones, deliverables, and impact signals, contributing to internal and funder reporting
Maintain strong project management systems across multiple stakeholders and overlapping timelines
Coordinate engagement between the Fellowship and other Mozilla Foundation programs
Support alumni continuity and post-Fellowship touchpoints
Collect feedback and document program learnings to strengthen future cycles
Integrate guidance from a team of Senior Curricular Advisors and program leadership into program design and Fellow experience
Operate with high autonomy, sound judgment, and attention to detail in a fast-moving, evolving environment
Requirements:
5–7 years of experience in program management, grantmaking, fellowships, leadership development, or cohort-based initiatives
Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects with overlapping timelines
Strong project management skills, including planning, tracking, and execution across parallel workstreams
Experience managing budgets, contracts, and reporting processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear documentation and updates
Experience collaborating with senior leaders, advisors, and external partners
Ability to operate independently, exercise judgment, and translate between strategic, creative, and operational contexts
Comfort working in a remote, distributed organization
Nice to have:
Fellowship programs, grantmaking, or leadership development initiatives
Public-interest technology, open source ecosystems, or technology policy contexts
Supporting institutional funder reporting
Project management tools such as Asana, Airtable, Notion, Smartsheet, or similar systems
International or cross-geography program coordination
What we offer:
Private Medical Insurance
Extended Sick Leave
Global Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Retirement Plan contributions
Paid Time Off: 20 days annual leave + sick days and your birthday