General Manager, Professional Development Academy

Job overview

The General Manager, Professional Development Academy role is offered in a hybrid workplace, with permanent remote work available in more than 20 U.S. states and office options in Washington, DC, New York, or Connecticut. Compensation is $175,000–$225,000 per year, including bonus potential. GovExec’s Professional Development Academy delivers leadership and professional development programs for government and public-sector leaders. The General Manager owns the Academy’s business strategy, partnerships, operations, and growth planning. The role leads the team and program portfolio, grows revenue and reach, and aligns the Academy with GovExec’s broader strategy and resources.

What you'll do

• Lead the Academy as a full P&L owner
• develop partnerships and revenue
• expand programs and markets
• steward senior partner and client relationships
• manage and develop the team
• oversee program design and delivery quality
• own the annual budget and forecast
• collaborate across GovExec
• represent the Academy at industry events and in the public-sector leadership community.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

general manager

professional development academy

business strategy

p&l ownership

partnerships

revenue growth

leadership development

government leaders

govexec

$175k–$225k/year

hybrid workplace

remote in 20+ states

401(k) match

paid parental leave

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• open time off
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• learning and development opportunities.

Why this role

The posting describes a hybrid workplace and permanent remote work in more than 20 states, with office options in Washington, DC, New York, or Connecticut.

About the employer

Government Executive Media Group LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Professional and Management Development Training. Sector: 61.