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The Local Governance Partner Program Manager


Job Location:

Hartford, CT - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 103693 - 141389
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction




What We Can Offer You:
Position Details:
  • Full-time 40 hours/week
  • Monday-Friday
  • 8:00am - 4:30pm
  • Located in Hartford CT
  • Hybrid work opportunity
The Role:
The Local Governance Partner Program Manager will oversee the statewide Local Governance Partner Intermediary contract including management of program strategies deliverables performance measures and data systems to ensure alignment with Office of Early Childhood (OEC) priorities.

This role will supervise assigned staff and collaborate closely with the intermediary community stakeholders local governance partners and cross-agency teams to strengthen and support state and locally driven early childhood systems and initiatives.

The Program Manager will support effective contract implementation and oversight continuous quality improvement strategic coordination and accountability efforts to advance equitable responsive and community-informed services for children and families.

Duties Include:
  • Manage and oversees the statewide Local Governance Partner Intermediary contract including monitoring deliverables timelines compliance requirements budget and performance outcomes
  • Serve as the primary liaison between the agency and the Local Governance Partner Intermediary to ensure effective communication coordination and alignment with OEC priorities and strategic goals
  • Coordinate plan and manage activities related to local governance partner implementation technical assistance and continuous quality improvement efforts
  • Develop and advances program goals objectives and performance measures to strengthen local early childhood governance systems and community collaboration
  • Assist in the development and implementation of policies procedures guidance and operational practices related to local governance partner initiatives
  • Interpret and administers applicable laws regulations policies contracts and program requirements
  • Monitor programmatic and fiscal performance reviews reports and data and ensures accountability for contract outcomes and deliverables
  • Provide supervision guidance coaching and evaluation for assigned staff and consultants as applicable
  • Prepare or assist in the preparation and management of budgets contract amendments procurement documents and related fiscal activities
  • Maintain collaborative relationships with community partners local governance entities state agencies and other stakeholders whose work impacts program implementation and outcomes
  • Serve on committees advisory groups and task forces related to local governance systems building and early childhood initiatives
  • Represent the agency and presents information to professional community and public audiences regarding local governance partner strategies initiatives and outcomes
  • Lead or support recruitment hiring onboarding and retention activities for assigned staff
  • Support continuous quality improvement strategic planning data collection reporting and evaluation activities to strengthen program effectiveness and statewide coordination
  • Perform related duties as required.
Selection Plan

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In astate agency this class is accountable for planning organizing and directing an agency program and/or project or directing the development and administration of programs within a division.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives administrative direction from an administrative official of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Directsstaff as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Directs staff and/or operations of an agency program and/or project or division;
  • Coordinates plans and manages program and/or project activities;
  • Formulates goals and objectives;
  • Develops or assists in development of related policy;
  • Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
  • Provides input or evaluates staff;
  • Prepares or assists in preparation of budget;
  • Maintains contact with individuals within and outside of agency who might impact on program and/or project activities;
  • Serves on committees and/or task forces as required;
  • Speaks before professional and lay groups on subjects related to the agency mission;
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff including outreach interview and selection;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
    • relevant state and federal laws statutes and regulations;
    • project management;
    • principles and practices of business and public administration with emphasis on effective organization administration and management
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Considerable ability to analyze organizational problems and determine effective solutions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Nine (9) years of professional experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in the specific area of assignment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelors degree.
  • A Masters degree in business administration public administration or a closely related fieldmay be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
  • Department of Labor: Two (2) years of experience as an Apprenticeship and Training Program Manager may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience working with state and federal early childhood programs policies and funding including supporting program implementation and coordination across agencies and partners.
  • Experience conducting community needs assessments analyzing data identifying priorities and supporting the development of action plans to improve outcomes for young children and families.
  • Experience developing and facilitating community coalitions and cross sector partnerships involving education health family support housing and social services.
  • Experience promoting parent and family engagement including creating opportunities for families to participate in planning and decision making processes.
  • Experience building and maintaining partnerships with families community leaders policymakers service providers and local officials including facilitating meetings and communicating complex information.
Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women minorities and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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