Project Business Manager

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Ind Contributor Washington, DC, US

7 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

The Project Business Manager, Individual Certification Programs (ICP), serves as a key operational and strategic partner to the Director of Individual Certification Programs. This position contributes to the development of the long-term strategic vision for ICP and supports the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of certification programs by managing projects, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, overseeing technology and process improvements, and providing analytical and administrative support to advance departmental goals.

Working closely with the Director, the Project Business Manager helps drive program growth, ensure operational effectiveness, maintain accreditation standards, manage budgets and business processes, and support the successful delivery of certification programs, examinations, events, and technology initiatives.

Support program launches, committee work, and Inspection and Mechanical Integrity Summit (IMIS) operations

• Partner with the Director of Individual Certification Programs to develop and implement strategic initiatives that support program growth and organizational objectives.
• Coordinate and support the GIS Growth Strategy and related expansion initiatives.
• Track departmental goals, initiatives, and key performance indicators.
• Partner with the Director to support end-to-end program launch activities, coordinating planning and execution for new programs and ensuring alignment with existing certifications.
• Coordinate with senior stakeholders and other internal partners to align priorities and deliverables.
• Provide program and administrative support for the biennial IMIS. Assist the Director in managing summit planning activities, including milestone tracking, stakeholder communication, and logistics oversight in collaboration with the API Meetings Team.

Support the Director throughout the full budget cycle, including budget development, financial analysis, forecasting, monitoring, and reporting.

• Support budget analysis activities and contribute to the budget development and input/analysis process.
• Track program expenditures, assist with forecasting, and support financial reporting for certification programs.
• Coordinate budget activities and contract renewals.

Coordinate ICP technology initiatives, line-of-business systems, exam scheduling, and credentialing platform administration.

• Assist the Director in overseeing certification-related technology platforms and business systems.
• Manage ICP portal development activities and coordinate with vendors, developers, and stakeholders.
• Track system enhancements, bug resolution, testing activities, and implementation schedules.
• Gather and document business requirements and support process improvement initiatives.
• Manage and maintain exam scheduling across programs
• Oversee and maintain the Accredible platform, ensuring data integrity, certification issuance.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation requirements
• Coordinate exam logistics and stakeholder communication

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Education, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• The job requires 5-7 years of experience in a similar role and subject matter expertise.
• 3+ years’ experience in program management, project coordination, or operations—experience with certification or credentialing programs preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supporting…