Arts Program Manager Jobs in Olney, MD (NOW HIRING)

The ideal candidate combines strong program management experience with strategic thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to operate across complex organizations. This individual will also stay current on emerging technologies, including AI and automation, to identify opportunities to improve program delivery, operational effectiveness, and decision-making.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that includes Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, and 11 Paid Holidays
• Educational Assistance

Salary: 110k-130k

Hybrid in Vienna, VA

**An In Person interview will be required for this role**

• Partner with leadership and business stakeholders to translate strategic priorities into program goals, roadmaps, OKRs, KPIs, and short- and long-term objectives.
• Lead multiple large, highly complex programs from concept and planning through implementation and transition.
• Develop and manage program plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, budgets, resources, and dependencies.
• Connect program initiatives to broader department and enterprise priorities and measurable business outcomes.
• Evaluate program opportunities, risks, tradeoffs, and competing priorities and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Monitor program performance using KPIs, metrics, and other performance indicators to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and lead action plans and change management efforts to address identified program needs.
• Identify, document, and coordinate business requirements and solutions supporting program objectives.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis to evaluate program effectiveness and support decision-making.
• Identify and mitigate risks, constraints, and cross-functional dependencies that could impact program delivery.
• Coordinate across departments and organizational boundaries to resolve issues and maintain alignment.
• Ensure program deliverables are completed according to established expectations, timelines, scope, and budget.
• Maintain program documentation, reporting, and governance processes.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members and support consistent application of policies, standards, and procedures.
• Stay current on AI, Generative AI, automation, and other emerging technologies and identify practical opportunities to improve program delivery and business outcomes.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of department policies, standards, and processes.
• Perform othe duties as assigned

• Significant experience leading large, complex programs and multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Expert-level project and program management skills, including managing teams, timelines, resources, deliverables, risks, and implementation.
• Experience translating strategic objectives into executable roadmaps, programs, initiatives, and measurable business outcomes.
• Working knowledge of strategy execution frameworks such as OKRs, Balanced Scorecard, Hoshin Planning, or similar methodologies.
• Working knowledge of Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, automation technologies, and emerging technology trends.
• Significant experience developing workflows, requirements documentation, procedures, and implementation plans.
• Extensive experience collaborating across organizational boundaries and building partnerships with business and technical stakeholders.
• Experience working directly with leadership in large, complex operational environments.
• Strong ability to identify and analyze business requirements and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Expert planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to evaluate complex information, identify patterns and risks, and clearly communicate recommendations.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an organization.
• Experience leading, mentoring, training, and guiding team members.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Desired:

• Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) certification or experience with portfolio prioritization and strategic planning practices.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent education, training, and experience.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, industry regulations, principles, and business policies.

**BRMi will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.**

**This is a W2 opportunity only

**EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and commitment at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Employment policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. The decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.