Strategic Initiatives Program Manager

PDK International; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PDK International in Arlington, VA seeks a highly organized Program Manager, Strategic Implementation to turn strategy into execution. Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives, build the structures, tools, and coordination needed to move complex work forward.

This role collaborates across teams, reporting to the Chief of Staff, and aims to standardize program and project management practices while ensuring timely delivery and clear accountability.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience managing cross-functional programs and projects.
• Ability to translate priorities into clear plans, timelines, roles, deliverables, and success measures.
• Strong PM, facilitation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience building or improving systems, processes, tools, or templates that help teams work more effectively.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum or similar approaches is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of cross-functional initiatives from kickoff to completion.
• Establish timelines, milestones, owners, governance, and success metrics.
• Coordinate departments; clarify roles, responsibilities, and dependencies.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and remove obstacles to keep work moving.
• Facilitate decisions; document next steps and ownership.
• Provide updates to leaders with clear reporting.
• Coach teams and ensure handoffs to operational owners when needed.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Strategic planning

Facilitation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

PDK International in Arlington, VA seeks a highly organized Program Manager, Strategic Implementation to turn strategy into execution. Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives, build the structures, tools, and coordination needed to move complex work forward.

This role collaborates across teams, reporting to the Chief of Staff, and aims to standardize program and project management practices while ensuring timely delivery and clear accountability.