REM Project Manager

Detroit Housing Commission•Detroit, MI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The responsibility of this position is to serve as an advisor to management on the evaluation of the effectiveness of programs and operations. The REM Projects Manager role will encompass a wide range of functions and activities associated with program and project planning, management, and evaluation. Within the context of this broad-based job specification, several duties and responsibilities encompass portfolio, program, project management, and evaluation. The REM Projects Manager will be responsible for the oversight and assistance in the development of policies and standards for in-house programs and projects, cross-functional project management support and coordination, and business process support function. They also develop plans, coordinate project scheduling, budgeting, and perform administrative tasks.

Requirements

Master’s Degree (Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Urban Studies, or a closely related field)
Minimum 4 years of experience in Program and Performance.
Minimum 4 years of experience in Grants.
Minimum 4 years of experience in Project Management.
Minimum 4 years of experience in Non-For-Profit/Government.
Minimum 2 years of For-Profit Experience.
Must have or be able to acquire a valid state driver’s license.
Must pass federal, state, and local criminal investigation clearances.
Must pass a drug screening test administered by the Commission or its designated provider.
Must be insurable under the agency’s insurance policy.
Knowledge of Housing & Urban Development Public Housing regulations and policies pertinent to the department.
Knowledge of DHC and departmental policies, procedures, and goals.
Knowledge of the organization’s structure, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of standard office procedures, filing, and standard office equipment, including computer, fax, copier, telephone system.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of automated information systems, and data processing.
Knowledge of basic office practices, procedures, and equipment.
Knowledge of desktop operating systems and applications such as Windows 2000/XP MS Office 2002/2003/2007, MS Project, MS Visio, Adobe Acrobat Professional 8, web tools, and browsers.
Knowledge of relevant government regulations and how to comply with them using computerized IT applications.
Knowledge of local and wide area networks and internetworking.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of Information Technology and Telecommunication Technology.
Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of computers systems and software applications.
Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and institutional procedures.
Knowledge of strategic planning and organizational development techniques.
Knowledge of HUD programs, requirements, and policies/procedures.
Knowledge of the operation of commission and HUD computer system and software.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources management and supervision.
Knowledge of report preparation techniques.
Ability to Act Independently.
Ability to Analyze Situations.
Ability to Attend to Details.
Ability to Communicate Verbally.
Ability to Communicate in Writing.
Ability to Concentrate.
Ability to Identify Problems.
Ability to Initiate.
Ability to Manage Pressure.
Ability to Motivate.
Ability to Multi-Task.
Ability to Organize.
Ability to Problem Solve.
Ability to Think Creatively.
Ability to Empathize.
Analyzes and evaluates, on a quantitative or qualitative basis, the effectiveness of program operations in meeting established goals and objectives.
Proficiency with scripting languages.
Strong interpersonal skills to assist non-technical individuals with complex technical issues.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Certification preferred
Previous experience with Microsoft Windows Server 2008, 2012, and 2016 preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as an advisor to management on the evaluation of the effectiveness of programs and operations.
Oversee and assist in the development of policies and standards for in-house programs and projects.
Provide cross-functional project management support and coordination.
Act as a business process support function.
Develop plans, coordinate project scheduling, and budgeting.
Perform administrative tasks.
Review audit and investigative reports to determine appropriate changes or corrective action required.
Provide assistance to the team in developing proposals and in preparing program plans and project application documents.
Prepare, process, issue, and track grants/assistance awards and ensure and monitor compliance with all terms and conditions of financial reporting requirements.
Perform network engineering, network operations, and network performance analysis.
Provide hands-on technical troubleshooting capabilities.
Work independently under minimal supervision.
Manage computing infrastructures.
Utilize server management and monitoring tools.
Apply exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
Develop, administer, monitor, or evaluate economic and community development programs, grants, and/or contracts for conformance, effectiveness, and timeliness.
Develop cost analysis of projects or perform cost-benefit or economic evaluations of current or projected programs.
Utilize data collection and analysis techniques to evaluate individual programs.
Submit oral and written reports to management personnel for their consideration and decision-making.
Research and investigate new or improved business and management practices for application to agency programs or operations.
Develop new or modified administrative program policies, regulations, goals, or objectives.