SkillBridge: Program Manager
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This SkillBridge Internship provides structured on-the-job training to prepare qualified candidates for potential transition into a full-time Program Manager role, with responsibilities that include leading multi-project initiatives aligned with contractual, operational, and strategic objectives. While participants will receive mentorship and hands-on exposure to IMS systems and processes, this opportunity is intended for individuals who already possess substantial experience in project management, budgeting, and leadership-particularly within federal or DoD environments. Interns will serve as key contributors to program oversight, client engagement, and performance improvement efforts, with increasing responsibility as readiness is demonstrated., Strategic Leadership & Client Engagement
- Serve as the primary liaison for client escalations and resolution of critical issues
- Lead stakeholder meetings to assess program status and communicate progress
- Develop sustainable program goals based on performance data and stakeholder feedback
- Recommend and implement improvements aligned with ROI indicators and strategic priorities
Program Oversight & Operational Management
- Coordinate and oversee program activities to meet contractual and organizational objectives
- Maintain daily operational oversight to ensure alignment with client deliverables
- Organize and prioritize internal activities to optimize workflow and resource utilization
- Formulate and track interrelated projects within broader program objectives
Budgeting, Performance & Compliance
- Monitor and manage program budgets, deadlines, and performance metrics
- Assess financial performance and initiate corrective measures to control costs
- Conduct audits, analyze trends, and implement actions to meet productivity and quality targets
- Supervise and evaluate project managers and program staff for compliance and effectiveness
Change Management & Risk Mitigation
- Apply change management, resource planning, and risk mitigation strategies
- Enforce customer service standards and internal policies to ensure consistent delivery
Reporting & Team Development
- Prepare and deliver detailed reports (monthly, quarterly, annual) to stakeholders and clients
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Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship
- Must possess or be eligible for DoD Secret Clearance
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred (from an accredited institution)
- Minimum 8 years of project management experience
- Minimum 3-5 years in a leadership or supervisory role
- PMP and/or Lean Six Sigma certification(s) preferred
- Must meet DoD SkillBridge eligibility and have command approval
Technical Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: SharePoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio
- Skilled in project management platforms (e.g., Basecamp, Microsoft Project)
- Strong budgeting, cost control, and risk mitigation capabilities
- Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills, * Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
- Visual acuity for close work, such as reading on screens and in print and working on a computer
- Occasional lifting of materials or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in a professional office environment
- Sufficient physical ability to move about the workspace to attend meetings, access files, and perform other job-related tasks