Program Manager

Matrix Design Group, Inc

24d•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Matrix Design Group, Inc. is an award-winning, employee-owned engineering, planning, and consulting firm. As an employee-owned company, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, respect, and excellence and providing innovative and sustainable solutions for our clients. We have a friendly, collegial, cooperative atmosphere and offer a full range of benefits, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; holiday, vacation, and sick leave; training and education; and a 401(k) plan. Matrix employees are encouraged to participate in employee wellness programs, social committees, and community outreach programs. Summary: The Program Manager will be responsible for working with senior program management to set the overall strategy and objectives for a group of projects. Ensure master plans and schedules are followed, developing solutions to program challenges, and directing others for successful completion of project on time and on budget.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in business, engineering, computer science, or related field.
Minimum five (5) years of relevant program management experience.
Demonstrated multidisciplinary success with project and program management.
Proven proposal/bid experience and project/program management experience.
Valid driver's license, in conjunction with successfully passing the Company’s MVR.
Ability to analyze and interpret business management and technical data.
Outstanding client and personnel skills and the ability to persuasively communicate at all levels.
Technical expert with outstanding team building, writing, proposal development, cost estimating, and program execution skills.
Strong organizational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end program lifecycle from planning through execution, monitoring, and closure.
Coordinate and align cross-functional teams to deliver program objectives.
Develop and manage program timelines, budgets, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
Serve as the primary point of contact for program stakeholders and executive sponsors.
Ensure consistent communication and reporting of program status, dependencies, risks, and metrics.
Drive continuous improvement through retrospectives and lessons learned.
Interact with team in the local office, as well as regional and firm-wide staff.
Lead and support the implementation of systems and procedures to optimize program.
Maximizing corporate profitability, marketing and representing all services within Matrix Design Group to develop new and existing business and supporting corporate vision and success.
Assist with overall technical direction and program leadership to ensure successful design and implementation of project teams and technical programs.
Ensure quality control across all programs; ensure deliverable quality, schedules and client satisfaction.
Recommend new business opportunities and growing client base through reputation, contacts, and networking; supporting on major proposal efforts and interviews.
Participate in professional associations and organizations to promote Matrix in the industry.