Senior Program Manager, U.S. LEADS Program (Contingent Upon Funding)

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Job DetailsLevel: ManagementJob Location: Washington DC - Washington, DC 20036Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 Salary/yearFLSA STATUS: Exempt SUMMARY: The Senior Program Manager will serve as the operational and coordination lead for the FY 2026 U.S. Leadership in Education, Advanced Manufacturing, and Digital Skills (U.S. LEADS) Program. This position is contingent upon funding and will lead day‑to‑day implementation across all program components, including strategic planning, coordination, compliance, and stakeholder engagement. The Senior Program Manager will act as the primary integrator across a Washington, DC–based summit, up to four U.S. exchanges, and structured follow‑on activities, ensuring alignment with ECA priorities and delivery of actionable outcomes. The role requires independent judgment, strong funder‑facing communication skills, and comfort operating in a complex, approval‑driven federal environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Program Operations and Coordination Lead day‑to‑day implementation of all U.S. LEADS program components, ensuring alignment across activities, timelines, and deliverables. Translate cooperative agreement requirement...