Program Development Manager Jobs in Florida
Program Development Manager jobs in Florida are consistently active, with demand concentrated in healthcare systems, nonprofit social services, higher education, and workforce development organizations, and openings at every level from coordinator stepping into management through senior program director. Miami, Orlando, and Tampa generate the largest share of postings, anchored by employers like AdventHealth, the Florida Department of Children and Families, and Lockheed Martin, each with deep, ongoing program management functions across the state. Curriculum design, grant-funded program oversight, and community health initiative management are the specialties drawing the most consistent interest from Florida hiring teams. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We are an Inpatient addiction and mental health treatment center that provides quality private in-patient treatment. Founded in 2009, we started with one location and have continued to expand, we now have 3 locations out of state. We now have a new 20 bed facility located in the city of Punta Gorda Florida.
Our focus is to provide top notch, individualized, affordable high quality treatment in a comfortable atmosphere. We provide treatment for both men and women, focusing on one on one sessions and SMALL circle groups rather than large classroom settings.
Approximate start date: Immediately
*Preference will be given to those whom include a cover letter staying why they are interested in the position and experience with addiction and BD.
Main objective: To Coordinate and build admissions
Main Responsibilities:
(Responsibilities are not limited to the following list)
- Receive and cultivate admission calls.
- Call Backs , to generate sales, and build relationships.
- Nurture client call database.
- Responsible for providing referrals to other community resources, when what we provide is not suitable, or obtainable. Build and maintain list of regional resources, for referrals.
- Build chart of competitions prices and services to merge with other regional admissions coordinators for a complete competition service list.
- Effectively communicate client leads with other Regional Admissions coordinators.
- Fulfill admission targets.
- Build and nurture relationships in market segments, including, but not limited to physicians, practitioners, social services, hospitals, lawyers, professional organizations, etc. Avenues may include: phone calls, letters, emails, visits, and conferences.
- Increase program offline marketing campaigns with supervision from director to achieve admission goals for facilities and programs.
- Keep current on trends, referral source needs and future opportunities.
- Continues to build a professional referral network, keeping within referral fee budget.
- Build and manage waitlist for regional center.
- Facilitates potential clients facility tours, meetings and intakes.
- Arrange and pick up / drop off clients and families to / from airport when required.
- Tracks all related activity on a daily basis into CRM
- Collaborate with Directors, Clinical Director, counselors, and other onsite staff.
- Educate and provide family care packages to client families.
- Serve as community liaison, for addition and treatment awareness.
- Familiarize self with all company programs, policies and offerings.
- Follow all company policies, procedures and guidelines .
- Participate in staff meetings and trainings as assigned.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with all clients and staff.
- Take on other positions on site as required.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
- Addiction Experience Required, educational or personal.
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferred in Marketing, Healthcare or closely related field OR minimum two (2) years of direct experience in marketing, sales, public relations, or communications, preferably in a healthcare setting.
- Demonstrated knowledge of marketing and communication principles, practices, and techniques preferably in a healthcare environment.
- Applicant in sobriety MUST have a minimum of 5 years of proven sobriety.
- Applicant MUST be willing to abstain from ALL legal and illegal addictive substances while in employment, including alcohol, and marijuana.
- A valid driver's license and a clean driving record
- Must be able to work competently, both onsite and independently
- Flexibility to work in an field in which there are competing and changing priorities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
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What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in program development manager jobs across Florida.
- Bachelor's degree in public administration, education, health sciences, or a related field
- Three or more years managing program planning, implementation, and evaluation cycles
- Experience writing or administering grants from federal, state, or foundation sources
- Proficiency with project management tools and data tracking platforms used in program reporting
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with community stakeholders
- Familiarity with Florida regulatory requirements relevant to the program's sector, such as AHCA standards for health programs
Program Development Manager Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a program development manager in Florida?
Most Florida employers require a bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the program area, such as public health, education, social work, or business, with a master's degree preferred for senior roles. Florida does not issue a single state license for this role, but sector-specific credentials matter: programs operating under the Agency for Health Care Administration or the Department of Children and Families often require staff to meet those agencies' competency standards. Building a portfolio of managed programs and measurable outcomes is the most direct path to competitive candidacy.
Which companies hire program development managers in Florida?
Employers hiring program development managers in Florida right now include USI Insurance Services, United Rentals, and Royal Caribbean, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Florida's large healthcare systems, public universities, and state agency contractors are among the most consistent sources of program development manager openings year-round.
Which Florida cities have the most program development manager jobs?
Tampa, Miami, and Orlando have the most program development manager openings in Florida. Miami's concentration of nonprofit organizations, healthcare networks, and federal grant recipients drives demand there, while Orlando and Tampa benefit from large hospital systems, state agency regional offices, and a growing base of workforce development organizations that continuously fund and build new programs.
Are there remote program development manager jobs in Florida?
Yes, and they are fairly common for this role given that much of the work involves planning, reporting, stakeholder communication, and grant writing rather than on-site delivery. About 50% of program development manager openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how well the administrative and strategic aspects of the role translate to distributed work. Grant management, curriculum development, and program evaluation functions are the duties most frequently listed as fully remote.
How can I get hired as a program development manager in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into the role from a coordinator or specialist position within the same program area, such as a program coordinator, case manager, or grants coordinator role, which are widely posted across Florida's nonprofit sector and state agencies. Organizations like the United Way chapters across South Florida and Central Florida, Florida's Children First, and large hospital systems such as HCA Florida Healthcare regularly bring in early-career professionals through associate program roles. A relevant master's degree or a certification in project management can accelerate that transition meaningfully.
Where can I find and apply to program development manager jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to program development manager jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings across industries and experience levels. Search the listings for roles that match your background and program area, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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