Program Development Manager

Fortive•Greenville, SC

12h

About The Position

The Program Development Manager leads and executes JOC program start-ups and re-bids, ensuring successful launches, renewals, and competitive proposal submissions. This role manages cross-functional coordination, develops program documentation, and supports strategic decisions that strengthen program performance and compliance. Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions. We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions. We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact. At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference. At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone. At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating. Fortive: For you, for us, for growth. Gordian is the world’s leading provider of facility and construction cost data, software and services for all phases of the building lifecycle. A pioneer of Job Order Contracting (JOC), Gordian’s offerings also include our proprietary RSMeans data and Sightlines Facility Intelligence solutions. From planning to design, procurement, construction and operations, Gordian’s solutions help clients maximize efficiency, optimize cost savings and increase building quality. Gordian is a part of the international business group Fortive, with 26,000 people employed worldwide.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
3–5+ years in program management, procurement, or construction contracting.
Knowledge of JOC/IDIQ or alternative procurement methods.
Strong project management and communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and project/data tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience with government procurement.
Familiarity with Job Order Contracting or Indefinite Delivery | Indefinite Quantity Contracts.
Proposal or RFP development experience.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end start-ups from award through operational readiness.
Develop project plans, timelines, and deliverables.
Coordinate with Implementation, Legal, Sales, Operations, and Engineering teams.
Oversee development of coefficients, specifications, pricing, and contract exhibits.
Manage PD&C activities for rebids and competitive proposals.
Analyze program performance to improve renewal strategies.
Prepare and refine technical and narrative proposal content.
Partner with internal teams on client success and proposal strategy.
Serve as primary PD&C contact for clients and internal teams.
Lead meetings and presentations to communicate progress and requirements.
Build strong relationships with agencies, contractors, and internal partners.
Drive standardization and continuous improvement in start-up and re-bid workflows.
Ensure deliverables meet quality, compliance, and JOC methodology standards.
Support enhancements to PD&C processes, templates, and tools.
Track project metrics and report updates to leadership.
Maintain accurate project records and documentation.
Other duties as required