GENEDGE Program Manager

Title: GENEDGE Program Manager

State Role Title:Program Manager

Hiring Range: Expected: $96000-$115000

Pay Band: UG

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Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

*This is a GENEDGE position. VCCS/P&HCC currently serve as fiscal agent. New College Institute is the location of GENEDGE Headquarters.*

The Program Manager is responsible for planning executing monitoring and closing assigned projects in support of GENEDGEs mission to strengthen Virginias manufacturing ecosystem. This role emphasizes strong stakeholder engagement communication management and accountability for cost schedule and scope across complex multi-party initiatives.

Projects may include engagements supported by federal state and local funding sources and often involve coordination among manufacturers government agencies prime contractors universities and other ecosystem partners. The Program Manager is expected to take full ownership of assigned projects operate within GENEDGEs established management structure and proactively manage risks expectations and performance.

The position is expected to be based out of the Richmond or Newport News office with a hybrid schedule and requires periodic in-person engagement with clients partners and internal teams. The Program Manager reports to the Director of Programs.

Responsibilities
Own end-to-end project execution from initiation through closeout
Develop and maintain project plans that manage scope schedule cost risks and deliverables
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external project stakeholders
Manage stakeholder expectations through clear timely and professional communication
Coordinate project activities across GENEDGE technical staff partners subcontractors and clients
Track project performance against approved budgets and schedules and escalate issues as needed
Support projects with multiple funding sources including federal state and local programs
Facilitate project meetings status reviews and decision forums
Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting in GENEDGE systems (e.g. Salesforce project dashboards)
Identify risks early and develop mitigation strategies in coordination with leadership
Support contract scope and change management processes
Ensure projects align with GENEDGE policies funding requirements and reporting expectations
Contribute to continuous improvement of GENEDGE project management practices and tools

Other Responsibilities
Accurate accounting of project time and deliverables to support billing and reporting
Timely submission of travel and expense documentation
Participation in staff training and professional development activities
Support other GENEDGE initiatives and Business Development activities as needed to advance organizational mission and client impact

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Strong foundational project management skills with emphasis on communication and stakeholder management
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced collaborative environment
Experience managing projects within defined cost schedule and scope constraints
Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational analytical and problem-solving abilities
Comfortable working with cross-functional teams and external partners
Proficient with modern business tools including cloud-based collaboration platforms and project tracking systems
Willingness to work a hybrid schedule and travel locally or regionally as needed

Education and Qualifications
Required:
Bachelors degree in Engineering Business or a related field or equivalent combination of education training and/or experience
Valid drivers license

Additional Considerations

Preferred:
Project Management Professional (PMP) or other recognized project management certification
Experience supporting manufacturing industrial or technical projects
Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders
Familiarity with projects supported by combined federal state and local funding sources

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will be required to satisfactorily pass a background check and you may be required to obtain a secret security clearance.

Contact Information

Name: Teddy Martin

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Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.