Remote General Manager, Public Sector Leadership Academy

Government Executive Media Group LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Open time off policy

Parental leave (12 weeks)

Learning opportunities

Job summary

GovExec's Professional Development Academy (PDA) seeks a General Manager to lead training and development for government and public-sector leaders, often partnering with national associations and academic institutions. Co-founded with the late General Colin Powell, the PDA emphasizes purposeful collaboration and mission excellence.

You will oversee business strategy, partnerships, operations, and growth planning, reporting directly to GovExec's COO.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience running a business unit with P&L.
• Proven success growing revenue through partnerships.
• Experience in leadership development or professional education.
• Deep knowledge of the public sector and its leaders.
• Strong ability to lead teams and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead PDA as a full P&L owner, setting strategy and managing the brand's operations, programs, and team.
• Grow revenue by identifying, developing, and closing new partnerships with associations, government agencies, and academic and corporate partners.
• Expand the program portfolio, evaluating new offerings, formats, and markets to broaden the brand's reach and impact.
• Build and steward relationships with senior partners and clients, serving as the senior representative of the brand.
• Manage and develop the team, setting clear goals and fostering a collaborative, high‑performing culture.
• Oversee program design and delivery quality, ensuring offerings meet the needs of public‑sector leaders.
• Own the annual budget, forecast performance, and report results to leadership.
• Collaborate across GovExec's brands and functions to align PDA with broader company strategy and shared resources.
• Represent PDA externally at industry events and across the public‑sector leadership community.

Skills

P&L leadership

Revenue growth

Leadership development

Public sector knowledge

Team leadership

Negotiation

Job description

GovExec's Professional Development Academy (PDA) seeks a General Manager to lead training and development for government and public-sector leaders, often partnering with national associations and academic institutions. Co-founded with the late General Colin Powell, the PDA emphasizes purposeful collaboration and mission excellence.

You will oversee business strategy, partnerships, operations, and growth planning, reporting directly to GovExec's COO.