Manager Program III

Purpose of Position

Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated programs to ensure that goals or objectives of programs are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. Will manage more complex programs and may manage lower level Program Managers.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Establishes program plan, budget, and staffing needs for each phase of assigned program(s) and works with managers and supervisors for proper assignment of program personnel.
• Reviews labor and material expenditures and manages program budget.
• Reviews progress payments.
• Confers with program staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
• Directs and coordinates activities of program personnel in support of program quality, schedule, and budget.
• Reviews status reports prepared by program personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required.
• Prepares program reports for management, customer, or other stakeholders.
• Works with stakeholders to resolve issues and mitigate risks.
• Coordinates program activities with regulatory authorities or other governmental agencies.
• Supports published Quality Management System (QMS) and Business Processes.
• Performs independently; recognized as a resource to others: able to translate complex nuances to others; able to improve processes; focus on broad issues.
• Provides training to department members when required. Provides guidance to less senior Teammates in the department. Trains and mentors to other Teammates as required.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

Minimum Experience

• 10 years’ relative experience, 18 years’ relative experience, or equivalent combination of education and related experience. However, selection for this position is based on the demonstrated ability of the person to successfully fulfill the requirements listed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Windows and Outlook
• Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; Able to apply concepts of basic algebra.
• Fluency in English, through both verbal and written communications; Able to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; Able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and customers.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.