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What is the difference between Professional Development Program Manager vs Training Coordinator?

AspectProfessional Development Program ManagerTraining Coordinator
CredentialsBachelor's degree; certifications like CPLP or ATDBachelor's degree often preferred; certifications less common
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, program management, cross-department collaborationOrganizing and delivering training sessions, administrative tasks
Employer & Industry UsageCorporate, educational, nonprofit sectors focusing on employee growthCorporate and organizational training departments

The Professional Development Program Manager focuses on designing and managing comprehensive development programs, while the Training Coordinator handles the logistics and delivery of specific training sessions. Both roles support employee growth but differ in scope and strategic involvement.

What is a professional development program manager?

A professional development program manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing training and development initiatives within an organization. They coordinate learning programs, track employee progress, and ensure that development goals align with company objectives, often utilizing tools like learning management systems (LMS).

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Infographic showing various Professional Development Program Manager job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution.

Defense Development Program Manager

Clearwater, FL • On-site

KBR
IT Services • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago


KBR rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 48 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

140th of 454 rated engineering


Job description

Title:

Defense Development Program Manager

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

Program Summary

This position is for a development program manager in the aerospace/defense sector, with primary responsibility of overseeing the day-to-day development operations of an aerospace/defense program and transitioning the program into full rate production.

Job Summary

KBR Government Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, intelligence community, NASA, and other federal agencies. KBR's areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Analyzes program activities: acquisition program planning, proposal pricing, financial management, cost analysis, management techniques, and documentation requirements.

  • Compiles and reviews budgets against actual performance, previous budget figures, estimated revenue, and other data sources to control budgets and provide proper financial decisions.

  • Aids in developing and implementing strategies to achieve program objectives safely and within agreed time, cost, technical, quality, and other performance criteria.

  • Participates in the control of costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system. Performs analyses and prepares reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.

  • Ensures adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government.

  • Develops plans including budgets and schedules to meet contractual/project requirements for several major portions of a program.

  • Has advanced expertise in DOD, Agency, and/or industry standards and engineering requirements, advises colleagues on interpretation of standards within the context of Group's contract objectives.

  • Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works within general Divisional/Group policies and industry guidelines.

  • Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections, and persuades others, often at senior levels, to influence decisions.

  • Anticipates internal and or external business challenges and/or regulatory/ compliance issues; recommends process, product or service improvements.

  • May conduct operational effectiveness reviews to ensure functional or project systems are applied as designed, and function satisfactorily

Basic Qualifications

  • 7-10 Years of Program Management Experience

  • 5+ Years of Program Management Experience in Aerospace/Defense

  • Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

  • Must be a US citizen

Preferred Qualifications

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

  • Master's Degree in Related Field

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development. Click here to learn more: KBR Benefits

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.


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At KBR, we partner with government and industry clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive solutions with an emphasis on efficiency and safety. With a full portfolio of services, proprietary technologies and expertise, our employees are ready to handle projects and missions from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance. Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space, our clients trust us to deliver the impossible on a daily basis.

Industry

It services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US

Year founded

1998