GENEDGE Program Manager

Title :

GENEDGE Program Manager

State Role Title : Program Manager

Hiring Range :

Expected : $96,000-$115,000

Pay Band : Agency Website :

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 GENEDGE’s mission to strengthen Virginia’s 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 GENEDGE’s 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 escape 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

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 :

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and / or experience

Valid driver's license

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

Phone : 757-807-0777

Email : tmartin@genedge.org

In support of the Commonwealth’s 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 800-552-5019.

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