Program Manager (PM) / Lead Liaison

Team Carney, Inc.; Fredericksburg (VA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Financial Security

Work-Life Harmony

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment

Get Out and Learn

Get Out and Run

Ongoing training

Job summary

Team Carney, Inc. seeks a Program Manager/Lead Liaison to drive the modernization of the USPTO training curriculum for a federal client. You will be the primary point of contact for USPTO and oversee a strict 3-month schedule across parallel teams.

This remote role requires 8+ years of federal training experience, portfolio management of 120+ course revisions, and proven Agile leadership in government contracting. USPTO experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, PM, or related field; PMP preferred.
• Extensive experience leading federal training/eLearning contracts.
• Proven ability to manage multi-team Agile/rapid development workflows.
• Experience managing a portfolio of 120+ course revisions.
• Government contracting environment experience.
• Recent USPTO and Patent program experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for USPTO.
• Manage the 3-month schedule across parallel teams.
• Coordinate availability and reviews with USPTO SMEs.

Skills

Experience: 8+ years

PMP preferred

Federal training/eLearning contracts

Portfolio of 120+ revisions

Govt contracting experience

USPTO/patent program experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/PM or related field

Job description

Are You Ready To Accelerate Performance and Modernize Federal Training Programs?

At Team Carney, we believe that true performance acceleration happens at the intersection of innovative learning and deep strategic expertise. Since 1994, our mission has been to provide top-tier training, learning, and human capital solutions that empower Federal Government agencies to meet their critical mandates. We are seeking a high-performing and experienced professional to join our team in support of a key federal client.

This position is contingent on contract award.

Work Schedule and Location

• Location: This position is fully remote, with a preference for candidates in the DC/MD/VA area.

Who You Are & What You’ll Do

The Program Manager (PM) / Lead Liaison will be a core member of a dynamic team responsible for the comprehensive modernization of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) training curriculum. You will serve as the primary point of contact for USPTO; manage the strict 3-month schedule across all parallel teams; and coordinate availability and reviews with USPTO Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

What You Bring to the Table - Requirements

• Minimum Experience: 8+ years of relevant professional experience.

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, PM, or related field (PMP preferred).

• Extensive experience leading federal training/eLearning contracts.
• Proven track record of managing multi-team Agile/rapid development workflows.
• Experience in Managing a portfolio of over 120+ course revisions projects.
• Working in a Government contracting environment experience requested.
• Recent USPTO and Patent program experience preferred.

Why Join Team Carney?

When you join Team Carney, you join a legacy of excellence. We focus on our people because when we make a positive impact on the lives of our employees, they are able to make a positive impact on our clients. We offer a full suite of competitive benefits, including:

• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance options (BCBS CareFirst), health spending accounts (HSA), and flexible spending accounts (FSA).

• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match, plus Carney-paid life and disability insurance.

• Work-Life Harmony: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 paid holidays, and 6 weeks of paid parental leave.

• Professional & Personal Growth: Annual tuition assistance (up to $5,000) and student loan repayment.

• Get Out and Learn: Up to $200 annually to learn almost anything (from pottery to coding!).

• Get Out and Run: Up to $200 annually to participate in fitness and active lifestyle events.

• Continuous Development: Ad hoc training and ongoing professional development access.