Program Manager: Ownership, Mentorship & Growth (Hybrid)

Energy Innovation Corp; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Public Affairs Institute in Charlottesville, VA is expanding its general team and seeks a Program Manager with 6+ years of experience. The role offers ownership, mentorship, and room to grow with a salary range of $108,000–$158,000 and full benefits.

The position emphasizes hands-on prioritization, hybrid work, and a mindset focused on scalable, long-term impact, with mentoring responsibilities and clear, measurable objectives.

Qualifications

• Hands-on prioritization experience demonstrated in interviews.
• Comfort with hybrid work arrangements.
• Public Affairs Institute mindset: scrappy today, scalable tomorrow.
• Mentoring results, ideally with Charlottesville, VA experience.
• Sharp written and verbal communication under scrutiny.

Responsibilities

• Map handoffs between VA teams to avoid gaps.
• Apply general instincts to problems not covered by the playbook.
• Handover interpersonal skills work clearly so no repetition is needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and VA regulations.
• Translate manager objectives into actionable steps.
• Collaborate with peers to troubleshoot issues and share knowledge.
• Test assumptions before they become costly mistakes.
• Track metrics and report findings weekly to your manager.

Skills

Hands-on prioritization

Hybrid work experience

Public Affairs Institute mindset

Mentoring experience, Charlottesville

Strong communication

Job description

Public Affairs Institute in Charlottesville, VA is expanding its general team and seeks a Program Manager with 6+ years of experience. The role offers ownership, mentorship, and room to grow with a salary range of $108,000–$158,000 and full benefits.

The position emphasizes hands-on prioritization, hybrid work, and a mindset focused on scalable, long-term impact, with mentoring responsibilities and clear, measurable objectives.