Program Manager

The Building People

$110K — $125K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience with the federal government or federal partners.
  • 5+ years in project management, program management, and personnel management.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience managing Department of Commerce contracts and/or with Predictive Index is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team delivering government support across multiple locations.
  • Delegate work, train staff, and ensure quality work products.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between government personnel and project teams.
  • Coordinate departmental operations to meet specifications, budgets, and timelines.
  • Communicate program status regularly with clients, subcontractors, and management.
  • Forecast potential project delays and create alternate plans.
  • Demonstrate financial acumen through understanding project profitability.

Benefits

  • Medical & Rx coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Life Insurance/AD&D
  • Long Term and Short-Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
Full Job Description
The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Program Manager supporting our Mission Support Services business unit, working closely with senior leaders in the federal government to drive organizational strategy and execute mission critical program management. The ideal candidate will be an experienced professional with at least 10 years of experience with the federal government or federal partners. The candidate must also have more than 5 years project management, program management, and personnel management experience. This position will be responsible for the management of a team of individuals providing onsite government support across multiple locations in Billings, MT; Huron, South Dakota; Fort Peck, Montana; and Bismarck, North Dakota.

Tasks will include but are not limited to:
  • The PM shall be responsible for delegating work, training, and ensuring that quality work products are produced within timeframes established by the Contract, the performance work statement, and Contracting Officials.
  • The PM shall be the focus of interface between government personnel for specific work teams
  • Coordinates the operation of departments to confirm that assigned programs are completed according to specifications, budgets, and timelines.
  • Regularly communicates with customers/clients to arrange meetings, confirm program schedules, and discuss any program problems.
  • Responsible for all recruiting and hiring for the project as well as staff management
  • Regularly communicates with staff and subcontractors to arrange meetings, confirm program schedules, and discuss any program problems.
  • Ensures that customers and/or clients are regularly informed of the status of the program.
  • Regularly communicates with management regarding the program's status and any problems or potential problems.
  • Forecasts potential schedule delays and develops alternate plans.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Demonstrate project management and financial acumen by understanding project profitability and job-costing.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships based on credibility, trust, and expertise.


Notice $110,000-$125,000 Skills & Requirements
Required Experience & Skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Experience managing Department of Commerce contracts a plus
  • Experience with Predictive Index a plus


Required Education

  • Bachelor's degree in related field required.
  • At least ten years of related experience required.
Qualifications
*Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.

*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:
  • Medical & Rx
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Life Insurance/AD&D
  • Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay

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