Virginia Management Fellows Program Manager #00257

DHRM • Richmond, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Human Resource Management is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and people-centered Virginia Management Fellows (VMF) Program Manager. The VMF Program is the Commonwealth’s premier early-career leadership pipeline, preparing the next generation of state government leaders through purposeful rotations, immersive learning, and coaching. As Program Manager, you will shape its direction, elevate its influence, and ensure Fellows experience the best introduction to public service that Virginia has to offer. You will oversee the program's full lifecycle, including recruitment, cohort experiences, strategic rotation placement, stakeholder engagement, and program evolution informed by data and statewide workforce needs. Your work will directly influence the future leadership capacity of the Commonwealth.

Requirements

• Significant experience in delivering HR services including recruitment, selection, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, HR policy interpretation, compensation, workforce planning, and general HR operations.
• Demonstrated experience with rotational development programs, fellowships, or similar programs including early career recruitment and development.
• Experience successfully managing contracts and vendor relationships.
• Demonstrated experience conducting and evaluating HR related quantitative and qualitative analytics.
• Experience coaching and working with early‑career professionals.
• Proven program or project management skills with ability to deliver successful outcomes.
• Proficiency with developing and delivering learning opportunities including training and other learning modalities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and virtual meeting/training tools.
• High school graduate or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in HR, business, public administration, behavioral sciences, education, or organizational development.
• HR or learning certifications (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, CPTM, CPLP, CPTD).
• Experience working in state or other government human resource management.
• Ability to design dashboards or data visualizations.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems, learning management systems, and program evaluation tools.
• Americorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead a program that shapes the future of Virginia’s state government.
• Inspire emerging leaders.
• Build a legacy.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of the VMF Program, from recruitment campaigns to cohort experiences, strategic rotation placement, stakeholder engagement, and program evolution.
• Manage recruitment and onboarding.
• Design rotations and manage agency partnerships.
• Oversee program operations and cohort experience.
• Provide coaching, learning, and development opportunities.
• Conduct data analysis, evaluation, and strategy development.
• Manage contracts, budget, and resources.

Benefits

• Confirmation of receipt when application and/or résumé is submitted successfully.
• Sponsorship for visas or other authorization required to work in the United States is not provided.
• State employees affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff with a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) should submit the card BEFORE the closing date.
• Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• All applicants are subject to a background investigation.
• The Department of Human Resource Management is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED