Senior Program Manager at Community Vision

Compensation

$135,000 – $147,500/yr

Setup: Hybrid
Location: San Francisco, California
Type: Full-time
Level: Senior
Posted: Apr 22, 2026

Description

Community Vision is seeking a Senior Program Manager to guide, assist, and empower nonprofits and community-based organizations in developing and executing community-focused real estate projects, primarily focusing on affordable housing. The role involves extensive technical assistance, capacity-building, pipeline development, feasibility assessments, and fostering strong client relationships. Additionally, the Senior Program Manager will contribute to external relations, program development, mentoring, and general administrative tasks, all aimed at strengthening Community Vision's internal capabilities in affordable housing.

Required Skills

affordable housing development
construction management
financial analysis and modeling
client relationship building and management
business development and networking
presentation development and delivery
problem-solving skills
communication skills

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 7+ years of experience in affordable housing development with progressive seniority and ideally with exposure to both LIHTC and non-LIHTC projects or a related industry.
Preferred Qualifications: Command of affordable housing development in California, including knowledge of how to access and stay compliant with public subsidy programs, deep experience with complex project management, and some familiarity with construction management.
Understanding of how to effectively provide technical assistance and consulting services in a real estate context.
Awareness of social and land justice practices.
Strong client relationship building and management skills.
Proficiency in financial analysis and modeling.
Effective business development and networking abilities.
Competence in presentation development and delivery.
Ability to prioritize projects based on urgency, importance, and resource availability.
Capacity to manage multiple clients across various project stages.
Client-centered and project-oriented approach to engagement.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for explaining complex concepts and facilitating meetings.
Problem-solving skills with the ability to generate creative and practical solutions.
Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Cultural competence to understand and appreciate diverse perspectives.
Entrepreneurial initiative to identify and pursue opportunities.