Program Manager - CF Industries Foundation

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you’ll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas.  You’ll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions.  Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy.

Function:

Public Affairs and Corporate Communications

Job Summary:

As a Program Manager, you will support the CF Industries Foundation grantmaking strategy. Launched in 2022, the CF Industries Foundation’s goal is to build a thriving and more sustainable world starting with the communities where we live and work. This is why we are committed to partnering with non-profit organizations to advance STEM education, protect and care for natural resources, improve healthy food access and improve the quality of life for our neighbors.

The Program Manager will work with CF’s VP, Global Benefits & CF Industries Foundation to develop, implement and maintain approaches, that support, and lead to strategic grantmaking strategies and partnerships in communities where CF Industries employees work and live. The Program Manager will also own the Foundation’s grantmaking process and activities and associated compliance requirements.

Job Description:

Strategy and Leadership:

• Guide the strategic direction and expansion of the Foundation, ensuring alignment with its goals and commitment to its four philanthropic pillars. 

Grantmaking Oversight:

• Manage the entire grantmaking process, ensuring impactful and equitable distribution of funds to eligible organizations along with legal and regulatory compliance. 

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Foster relationships with key internal and external partners, grantees, and stakeholders to enhance the foundation’s reach and impact. 

Program Evaluation:

• Our giving is guided by four pillars that impact local, regional, and, in some cases, national organizations. 
• In collaboration with the Foundation staff, develop and implement a framework for evaluating the effectiveness of funded programs.  

Employee Engagement:

• Champion the involvement of employees at CF Industries to become engaged with grantees in the local communities through volunteering. 

Communication:

• You may also be asked to participate in various forms of public outreach, including virtual or in-person engagement and social media content creation as needed. 

Role Expectations

• Demonstrate confident intermediate-level proficiency with relevant skills supporting the implementation and management of grant programs, regularly training and supporting other team members. 
• Proactively determine what tasks are required based on current priorities and identify opportunities to grow and/or refine assigned projects, managing own time effectively to reliably meet deadlines and complete work to a high standard; working with colleagues to proactively identify opportunities to grow and/or refine their assigned projects. 
• Manage the implementation of projects that require collaboration from colleagues and/or external stakeholders, lead on developing detailed plans to implement approved strategies, and assist in drafting project budgets and monitor use of approved funds.  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant work experience in grantmaking or nonprofit management, with corporate foundation experience preferred. 
• 5 years of practicing relevant technical skills, including grant evaluation, program management, and impact assessment. 
• People management experience preferred, demonstrating strong leadership and team development capabilities. 
• Experience with specific types of projects related to grantmaking and partnership development. 
• Types of communication skills include effective cross-cultural communication, grant review, impactful public speaking, and empathetic stakeholder engagement. 

The estimated base pay for the position is typically between $107,600 - $151,500 

The actual base pay for the position may be influenced by factors such as education, training, skills, qualifications, competencies, years of experience, job-related knowledge, and scope of the role, and could be outside of the posted pay range. 

In addition to base pay, an incentive program is available to all full-time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including two medical plan options, a health savings plan with a company contribution and a match, dental and vision benefits, a well-being incentive program, 401(k) Plan which provides a potential of receiving between 10% and 13% of employer’s contribution, life and disability insurance, paid time off programs and much more! Additionally, we offer several Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance. 

CF Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.