Program Manager IV
Cherokee Nation Businesses
- San Antonio, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Estimated Starting Salary Range for Program Manager IV: Pay commensurate with experience.
- Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided.
- Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.
- Develop and utilize a system to track and maintain all information on taskers, requests for information, projects, and other performance measures associated with the program management cycle from initial tasking to project closeout.
- Create and maintain project schedules, tracking progress against milestones and deadlines.
- Coordinate with internal OPFSM and external Indian Affairs SMEs for all bureaus/offices to stay at the forefront of tracking projects and advise senior management on performance outputs.
- Focus on change management within the organization, preparing, supporting, and advising the office on strategies to adopt and use changes to improve processes, systems, technology, roles and responsibilities, and structures.
- Conduct a thorough assessment of program/project requirements and stakeholder needs.
- Facilitate project meetings and regular status meetings with stakeholders.
- Identify risks that could delay project progress and develop risk mitigation strategies as necessary.
- Prepare program/project status reports and presentations for executive review.
- Collaborate with the project team and coordinate resources to ensure project team members are equipped with necessary tools and information.
- Provide guidance on project management best practices and methodologies.
- Support the implementation of project management methods, tools, and technologies.
- Develop tracking and reporting mechanisms to facilitate program management and project tracking.
- Work with government personnel to develop and implement a communication system using existing resources in MS Teams, SharePoint, and/or Tableau.
- Integrate Lean Six Sigma methodologies into project management practices, leveraging experience to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance overall project outcomes.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
- A Masters degree and minimum of ten years of additional work experience preferred.
- Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) required.
- Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies required.
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects, interact effectively with others in a broad range of functional and technical backgrounds, and handle pressures in a deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to use a high degree of professional judgment and ingenuity in interpreting guidelines for application in day-to-day issues and analyses. Ability to perform problem-solving of a precedent-setting nature.
- Proficiency in using financial systems and software applications (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint) for presentation of analysis and preparation of supporting documentation.
- Contractor personnel must have the appropriate security clearance/background check at the time of contract start date.
- Must be able to obtain a public trust.
- Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
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