Manager, Public Service Leadership Institute
Partnership for Public Service
THE ORGANIZATION
The Partnership for Public Service is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to building a better government and a stronger democracy.
Central to this mission is our work to connect the government with those it serves by protecting it from harm and reimagining the way it works on behalf of the public.
Building on our over 20 years of experience, we:
- Prepare civil servants to navigate an increasingly complex federal environment
- Educate and engage the public about the value of government and how eroding its capacity hurts communities nationwide
- Collaborate with a range of stakeholders to advance bold reforms that seek to make our federal institutions more effective, responsive and accountable to the American people
- Equip and advise government leaders at the federal, state and local levels to develop critical skills for effective public service.
Our staff, diverse in experience and perspective, is mission-driven, creative, collaborative, optimistic and inclusive.
Our work is strategic, fast-paced and guided by our values:
- Passion for public service and our work toward more effective government
- People who promote a culture of learning, leadership, collaboration, inclusion and respect
- Persistence to drive change, take strategic risks and deliver results
- Promise to be trustworthy, nonpartisan and fiscally responsible
We hire smart and friendly people who are great at what they do and good to one another in the process.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Partnership is seeking a dynamic, collaborative and motivated project manager to join our Public Service Leadership Institute (PSLI) team to manage cohorts of our AI Government Leadership program and other AI-focused leadership projects.
Our Artificial Intelligence Government Leadership program is a multi-month leadership development program designed to help senior government leaders build a clear understanding of AI fundamentals, identify meaningful and practical AI opportunities in their work, and lead responsibly as they navigate the opportunities and risks associated with AI. Participants include members of the Senior Executive Service (SES) as well as other senior leaders from across government. As the Partnership expands our work in the AI and data space, we are intentionally growing this program, and related efforts, to create lasting and scalable change in government.
This role will manage the day-to-day execution of cohorts of the AI Government Leadership program under the support and supervision of the program senior manager. Responsibilities include planning and execution, leading teams of executive coaches and program staff who deliver the programs to government leaders and managing relationships with external stakeholders. They will also lead other AI-focused leadership projects, for example building AI-participant alumni networks and deepening the impact of participant-led AI projects.
This position is ideal for someone with a strong project management background who also has experience with delegation; excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; experience designing and launching new programs and working with funders; and demonstrated experience in relationship management. An interest in AI, a basic working knowledge of AI and a willingness to continuously learn about its evolving capabilities will be important in this position. An understanding of its implications for leadership, organizations, and the public sector is a plus.
Please note, this is not a technical position. While familiarity with AI is strongly preferred, this is fundamentally a program management role centered on overseeing and advancing a leadership development program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the day-to-day management of cohorts of the AI Government Leadership program, including setting goals and objectives, establishing project plans, developing and monitoring budgets, tracking deliverables and reporting on task completion, risk management and driving results through program implementation.
- Lead the program team (including associate managers, junior staff and interns) to deliver the program.
- Collaborate with executive coaches/facilitators, internal content designers and other subject matter experts to ensure program content and design are aligned and up to date with the Partnership’s Public Service Leadership Model.
- Build and maintain relationships with staff, coaches, participants, government officials and other experts to ensure the successful design and delivery of the programs.
- Engage other teams across the organization that support the success of our programs, including the AI Center for Government, business development, operations, and communications.
- Facilitate team meetings, planning conversations with coaches and consultants and other aspects of the programs, as needed.
- Ensure programs achieve intended impacts and meet quality and revenue targets.
- Monitor program evaluation results and act upon lessons learned to continuously improve programming.
- Plan and manage events, both in-person and virtual, for government employees and key stakeholders in a collaborative environment.
- Project manage initiatives related to AI government leadership including design, timing, budget, and execution.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Excellent project management skills, including prioritizing, planning, budgeting and decision-making.
- Strong people management skills, including building teams, delegating effectively and developing others.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to quickly build credibility and trust with stakeholders.
- Ability to build consensus amongst various stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Willing and able to work effectively as part of a team across the larger enterprise, gathering and sharing information and insights, collaborating to solve problems and effectively connecting leadership development work to the broader organization.
- Able to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment and to organize multiple and varied projects simultaneously.
- Demonstrated passion for and commitment to public service and an interest in the mission of the Partnership.
REQUIRED/PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work or military experience required.
- Five to seven years of relevant work experience, including demonstrated success leading projects to accomplish results.
- Interest in and working knowledge of AI strongly preferred, with demonstrated involvement in AI public service projects a plus.
- Knowledge of or experience with the federal and state workforce preferred.
- Prior supervisory responsibilities preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY/REPORTING STRUCTURE
This position reports to a senior manager or director. This position will directly and indirectly supervise associates and/or associate managers.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a hybrid (remote + office) environment in Washington, DC. The successful candidate must be a permanent resident in the Washington, DC, Maryland or Virginia area. The person in this role is expected to work in the office, on average, three days per week – with Wednesday as the required day in-office. This position requires consistent use of office equipment such as computer, telephone, printer/scanner and MS Office.
In assessing employee performance at the Partnership, we consider collaboration, results, and demonstration of our values.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time, exempt position with regular work hours Monday-Friday. Occasional evening or weekend activities may be required. Please note that the Partnership allows flexibility in work schedules.
TRAVEL
If travel occurs, it is usually during the business day. Very little out of the area and/or overnight travel will be required.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The starting salary range for this position is $70,000 - $95,000. The Partnership offers a compensation package that includes a competitive salary; medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; long- and short-term disability insurance; a 401(k) program with a 4 percent employer match; opportunities for training and development; commuter benefits; 15 days of annual leave per year, 10 days of sick leave per year, plus all federal holidays and the day after Thanksgiving off; and use of an on-site exercise facility.
EEO STATEMENT
The Partnership adheres to all federal, state, and local employment laws. Partnership for Public Service is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, caste, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, veteran status, disability; or on any other basis prohibited by law.