Cherokee Federal
Building. Solving. Serving.
Senior Program Manager
Location
United States
Posted
8 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Bachelor Degree15 yrs expEnglishPMP
Job Description
• Executes and refines program initiatives to meet organizational goals.
• Develops and refines the scope of the program in response to evolving organizational and community context.
• Supports program initiatives with other key data.
• Face and voice to the media, immediate community, community leaders at all government levels.
• Plans the program from start to completion involving deadlines, milestones and processes.
• Develops, manage, track and report operational budget for the program.
• Meets with stakeholders to discuss program status and goals.
• Devises evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need for improvements.
• Supervises project /site managers involved to provide feedback and resolve complex problems.
• Discovers ways to enhance efficiency and productivity of procedures and people.
• Applies change, risk and resource management principles when needed.
• Ensures program operations and activities adhere to legal guidelines and internal policies.
• Keeps senior management informed with detailed and accurate reports or presentations.
• Hires, trains and is a motivating mentor to staff.
• Creates and nurtures effective communication within the organization.
• Builds strong team through open communication and by collaborating on decision-making responsibilities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 15 years related experience with government funded programs.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills required to manage a staff.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals in a diverse community.
- Excellent communication and time management skills and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to problem solve and drive results. Moves quickly, is adaptable and thrives in ambiguity.
- Ability to present technical information clearly and concisely at a level appropriate to the target audience.
- Bilingual preferred.
- PMP certification preferred.
- Ability to pass a drug screen and background check is required.
- Ability to pass a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K
- other possible benefits as provided.
- Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.