[Remote] Associate Program Manager - Employee Career Development

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Maximus is focused on enhancing employee career development and is seeking an Associate Program Manager for this purpose. This role involves designing and improving scalable career development programs, utilizing automation and AI, while ensuring effective communication and support for employees navigating their career paths.ResponsibilitiesSupport the intake, coordination, and execution of assigned employee career development projects, ensuring deliverables progress according to defined scope, timelines, and prioritiesAssist in managing program dependencies, risks, and deliverables for assigned career development projects, including escalation of issues and tracking their resolutionSupport the development and maintenance of program assets, including e-learning modules, learner workbooks, toolkits, job aids, and career guides, ensuring alignment with enterprise standardsSupport the updating and maintenance of the Career Development SharePoint Hub as the primary employee entry point for career resources and toolsContribute to the design and refinement of user journeys for assigned projects by incorporating stakeholder input and aligning deliverables with project objectivesSupport the development and deployment of optional, AI-enabled career tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot prompts or agents) that assist employees with resume drafting and optimization; Eightfold profile readiness and navigation; interview preparation; and career explorationSupport the delivery of non-AI alternatives (toolkits, templates, and recorded content) as part of project outputs to meet accessibility and compliance requirementsPartner with cross-functional stakeholders, including Total Talent Management, Strategic Workforce Planning, Corporate Communications, and HR, to support aligned career enablement projectsAssist in implementing communication and change management strategies that drive awareness, adoption, and effective use of career development resourcesAssist in analyzing data and employee feedback to identify risks, track progress, and recommend improvements to programs, tools, and contentFacilitate and deliver targeted sessions for employees, leaders, and HR stakeholders on career development resources and services as neededSkillsBachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 3+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experienceExperience supporting or delivering career development, learning programs, or organizational developmentExperience designing or supporting self-service or digital learning experiences, such as learning modules, job aids, tool kits using creative technology tools (such as Canva)Experience leveraging automation, AI tools, and HR platforms to improve efficiency and scaleAbility to translate complex job architecture and career concepts into clear, employee-friendly contentExperience facilitating remote learning sessions with Zoom, Teams or similar online platformsExperience with SharePoint, Microsoft Copilot, Cornerstone, Eightfold, or similar platformsBackground in Learning & Development, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, HR Technology, Recruiting, Career Coaching, or Outplacement ServicesStrong data literacy and comfort supporting analytics and reporting. PowerBI/Tableau or SmartSheet experience a plusExperience supporting a large, distributed workforceBenefitsHealth insurance coverageLife and disability insuranceA retirement savings planPaid holidays and paid time offShort- and long-term incentivesProgram-specific awardsCompany OverviewMaximus helps governments deliver on their mission with modern services that improve outcomes and citizen experiences. It was founded in 1975, and is headquartered in Mclean, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.maximus.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipMaximus has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 9 in 2026, 39 in 2025, 39 in 2024, 50 in 2023, 42 in 2022, 36 in 2021, 42 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.