SkillBridge: Program Manager
Job Description
Job Description
Job Posting: SKILLBRIDGE INTERNSHIP – Program ManagerLocation: Dayton, OH
Employment Type: SkillBridge Internship – On-the-Job Training Opportunity Position Summary
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. Key Responsibilities:
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
- 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
- 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
- Apply change management, resource planning, and risk mitigation strategies
- Enforce customer service standards and internal policies to ensure consistent delivery
- Prepare and deliver detailed reports (monthly, quarterly, annual) to stakeholders and clients
- Execute training initiatives and delegate responsibilities to ensure team readiness
- 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
- 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
Physical Requirements:
- 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
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