Program Manager

Company: Alaka`ina Foundation Family Of Companies
Location: Honolulu
Posted on: August 24, 2024

Job Description:

The Alaka'ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a qualified Program Manager to support our Pacific Operations Office in Honolulu, Hawai'i.We are seeking a highly engaged leader capable of managing multiple programs effectively. Programs are varied, spanning multiple Industries and Government agencies. Primary responsibilities include ensuring our successful performance of Federal contracts in the service sector with our Department of Defense (DoD) partners.DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:Manages various DoD and other Federal projects within assigned areas of operations to ensure appropriate management controls for planning, directing program execution and for monitoring, and reporting progress and issues.Manage all Contracts/Task Orders within assigned area of operations to ensure appropriate management controls for planning, directing program execution, and for monitoring and reporting progress and issues.Review and track funding levels on all projects; develop and manage on-going project status and estimate-to-completion reports; and manage, track and report labor hours and costs for active projects.Staffing and Personnel Management oversees the acquisition and employment of program resources; create personnel requisitions: conduct interviews; and coordinate on-boarding with the customers and corporate departments.Problem Identification and Risk Management: provide early detection of problems; utilize lessons learned to minimize problem reoccurrence; and follow up to insure problem resolutionPrepare and compile Weekly Reports; Monthly Status Reports; and other contract deliverables.Respond to questions/concerns of the client in relation to performance and labor.Develop and foster relationships with employees, customers, and potential customers.Assist in Business Development opportunities and organizational growth.Review contracts and contract modifications.Review and ensure accuracy of monthly invoices.Review and assist the Finance Department with account receivable issues.Participate in special projects and various other duties as required.Will be required to travel 15-20% and as required.Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT:Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Management or related field plus five (5) years of experience in project and program management, or an appropriate combination of education and experience in project and program management functions.REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Five plus (5+) years experience managing performance of multiple Government contracts.Three plus (3+) years experience in an operational leadership role.Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).Excellent organizational skillProficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook & SharePoint).Ability to manage and ensure the successful completion of multiple technical tasks.Effective supervisory skills: ability to clarify team purposes and goals, build team commitment, strengthen collective skills, and work approaches; and ability to analyze and ensure that effective and accurate procedures are in place.Ability to lead a team successfully through proven leadership and interpersonal skills.Ability to prioritize and successfully manage numerous simultaneous activities.Must be able to work independently with minimal direction and excellent organizational skills.Excellent Time Management skills.Experienced in customer interfacing.Ability to develop and nurture client and potential client relationshipsMentoring/Coaching Employees for success.Regulatory Compliance.Ability to effectively enforce company policies.DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Project Management Professional (PMP) certificationValue Based Six Sigma (VBSS)CITIZENSHIP/SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Must be a U.S. CitizenCurrently possess or be able to obtain a DoD Interim Secret security clearance.The Alakaina Foundation Family of Companies is a fast-growing Government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries; a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid vacation and sick time; and 11 paid holidays. Ke`aki Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and Veterans. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected Veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized Government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kupono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kikaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities under the 501(c)3 principally benefit the youth of Hawai`i through charitable efforts, which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com#ALAHP#LI-JS1#ClearanceJobsby Jobble

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