Program Manager II

at  Cherokee Federal

PROGRAM MANAGER II EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, SKILLS, ABILITIES REQUESTED:

• A four-year degree bachelor’s degree and minimum of four years of additional work experience preferred.
• 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 pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

• 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.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.