Program Manager
About the Position: Serves as Branch Chief for the Programs and Project Controls Office (PPCO), supervising a multi-disciplinary staff engaged in the life-cycle program and funds management and project automated information system (AIS) management of Civil Works, Military, Hazardous, Toxic and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) and Interagency & International Support (IIS) programs.
Provides program and project management support to the Division and district personnel.
Responsible for all programs management and funds control functions of the Military, IIS, and HTRW programs.
Recommend priorities within the limits of resources to ensure proper project execution and financial balance.
Oversee preparation of data for the District's annual workload forecasting effort and consolidate programming data into the AIS for future resource planning.
Participate in policy development and program planning for Division-wide activities to ensure district policy conforms to existing precedents, practices, and guidelines.
Serve as the District's staff authority and consultant on program management, providing expert advice on program policy, funding, scheduling, and manpower to the District Commander and Deputy District Engineer.
Oversee and lead District efforts to meet initiatives of transforming the organization in regard to governance, business practices, and data analytics.
Represent the District and provide advice and guidance on program and project operations, negotiating with concerned parties to gain compliance with established policies.
Provide leadership and strategic recommendations to senior management regarding the Military, HTRW, IIS, and Civil Works programs and budget allocations.
Supervise the PPCO workforce and work operation, planning and scheduling the office's work and making assignments based on capabilities, priorities, and project difficulty.
Initiate and submit requests for personnel actions, select candidates for PPCO positions, establish performance objectives, evaluate employee performance, and initiate performance awards.
Interpret and determine the impact of pertinent legislation on the District's programs, projects, and budget formulations to ensure compliance.