Programs Manager III

Job Summary

Plans, monitors and manages internal programs from initiation through completion
Leads or coordinates programs, resourcing, staffing, progress reporting, troubleshooting and indirect people management
Monitors performance and recommends schedule changes, cost adjustments or resource additions

Responsibilities

• Executes programs that meet the needs of the organization or its employees or customers
• Participates in all aspects of corporate programs, including planning, budgeting, staffing, and performance
• Promotes the program throughout the organization and tracks utilization
• Supervises the work of program or project staff to ensure that work is completed on time or in accordance with established standards or specifications
• Evaluates program effectiveness by collecting and analyzing data in support of key performance metrics
• Ensures that activities are in compliance with organizational policies and any relevant external regulations
• Provides reports and updates to senior management or other stakeholders

Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Preferred qualifications: Bachelor's Degree, Discipline/Major: Business degree preferred, Knowledge, skills & abilities: Oral and written communication skills, Ability to build collaborative relationships, Detail oriented, Ability to meet deadlines, Project management skills, Ability to develop and mentor others, Management skills, Oral and written communication skills, Ability to build collaborative relationships, Detail oriented, Ability to meet deadlines, Project management skills, Risk managment, Technical aptitude, problem solving, Decision making, Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project), Project Management Professional certificate preferred.
• The desired candidate will have the cross functional skills to lead and monitor the program performance meeting program, business and customer contractual requirements. Business and engineering knowledge is desired to manage program performance and review customer RFP's and lead proposal activities supporting customer requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential

Travel Requirements

• Up to 25% travel likely