Program Manager

Akima, LLC • Quantico Base, VA

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Akima Facilities Operations prides itself on delivering efficient and effective solutions across a wide range of industries. Our success is largely dependent on the stellar ability of the program management team.
Akima Facilities Operations is searching for an experienced program manager to join our ranks and continue this tradition in the Southeast US, focus on managing facilities operations and maintenance activities related to the upkeep, repair, and modernization of buildings and their systems. This includes implementing and managing preventive maintenance programs, coordinating construction and renovation projects, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. The ideal candidate will have a sharp business mind, be an engaged leader, and proven ability to strategize and implement high-level program initiatives. This person should have strong talent for project coordination, collective bargaining agreement understanding and management, opposition management, key stakeholder management, and delegation. Ultimately, the program manager should be motivated by a desire to optimize productivity and nurture program success from inception to completion.
Objectives of this role
Strategize, implement, and maintain program initiatives that adhere to organizational objectives.
Develop program assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement.
Maintain organizational standards of satisfaction, quality, and performance.
Oversee multiple project teams, ensuring program goals are reached.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and funding channels for maximum productivity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business administration, construction, management, safety, facilities management, or related field or 10 years of related experience.
• Five or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree or 10 years' experience managing a facility’s operations and maintenance, inclusive of light construction work, janitorial and custodial activities, landscaping management, sub-contractor vendor management, and management of trades (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Confined Spaces).
• Five or more years in program management.
• Must have secret clearance.
• Exceptional skills in leadership, time management, facilitation, conflict management, and organization.
• Experience in managing multiple stakeholders across the organization vertically and laterally.

Nice To Haves

• PMP Certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with project sponsor, contracting officer representative, cross-functional teams, and subcontractors and vendor managers to develop the scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives.
• Manage program and project teams for optimal return on investment and coordinate and delegate cross-project initiatives.
• Identify and coordinate for key requirements and contractual deliverable via cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Develop and manage annual budget for the project, monthly forecast, invoicing and be accountable for delivering against established business goals and objectives.
• Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for managers and stakeholders.
• Identifying and mitigating risk throughout the program’s lifecycle.
• Manages the day-to-day activities for a moderately complex Technical or non-technical project.
• Manages the administrative/operational leadership of a project within the program guidelines set by the customer.
• Monitors project to ensure work scope, schedule, and budget are well defined and maintained.
• Provides the coordination between resource managers/supervisors and ensures all necessary reviews and approvals are received.
• May conduct performance/project analyses to benefit future/other projects/missions/programs.
• Administers departmental policies and procedures, evaluates results and performance, and assists with the development of new or modified budgets, strategic plans, or policies.

Benefits

• The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager