General Manager, Professional Development Academy
About The Position
GovExec is seeking a General Manager to lead its training and professional development business, the Professional Development Academy (PDA). The PDA delivers leadership and professional development programs for government and public-sector leaders, often in partnership with national associations and academic institutions. Co-founded with the late General Colin Powell, the PDA’s core curriculum is rooted in his leadership principles. The General Manager will oversee business strategy, partnerships, operations, and growth planning, with accountability for running the business and expanding its reach, partnerships, and revenue. This role reports directly to GovExec’s COO.
Requirements
- Significant leadership experience running a business unit, brand, or organization, including P&L responsibility.
- Demonstrated success growing revenue through partnerships.
- Experience in leadership development, professional education, talent, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of the government or public-sector market and its leaders.
- Proven ability to build and lead teams.
- Excellent relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with or within federal, state, or local government, or with national associations serving the public sector is a plus.
- Experience scaling programs or launching new offerings is a plus.
- An established network among public-sector leaders is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead PDA as a full P&L owner, setting strategy and managing the brand’s operations, programs, and team.
- Grow revenue by identifying, developing, and closing new partnerships with associations, government agencies, and academic and corporate partners.
- Expand the program portfolio, evaluating new offerings, formats, and markets to broaden the brand’s reach and impact.
- Build and steward relationships with senior partners and clients, serving as the senior representative of the brand.
- Manage and develop the team, setting clear goals and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.
- Oversee program design and delivery quality, ensuring offerings meet the needs of public-sector leaders.
- Own the annual budget, forecast performance, and report results to leadership.
- Collaborate across GovExec’s brands and functions to align PDA with broader company strategy and shared resources.
- Represent PDA externally at industry events and across the public-sector leadership community.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Open time off policy
- Twelve weeks paid parental leave
- Supportive, collaborative teams
- Unique opportunity to help government officials from a private sector company
- Expansive learning and development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
