Virginia Management Fellows Program Manager #00257
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 full lifecycle of the VMF Program, from recruitment campaigns to 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 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.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the full lifecycle of the VMF Program, from recruitment campaigns to cohort experiences, strategic rotation placement, stakeholder engagement, and program evolution.
- Lead recruitment and onboarding efforts.
- Design rotation programs and manage agency partnerships.
- Manage program operations and cohort experiences.
- Provide coaching, learning, and development opportunities for Fellows.
- Conduct data analysis, evaluation, and strategy development for the program.
- Manage contracts, budgets, and resources.
- Develop and deliver learning opportunities including training and other learning modalities.
Benefits
- Sponsorship for visas or other authorization required to work in the United States is not provided.
- Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) submission instructions for state employees affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff.
- 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.
- AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
- The Department of Human Resource Management is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
