Cherokee Federal · 1 day ago
Senior Program Manager
Cherokee Federal is a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, focused on building a brighter future and serving the government’s mission. The Senior Program Manager will lead contracts and teams in support of the client and Cherokee Federal’s mission, providing tactical and strategic guidance to ensure operational and contract goals are met.
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Responsibilities
Leads a team in the accomplishment of Cherokee Federal’s vision and ensures adherence to policies and procedures
Responsible for recapture of existing assigned contracts; provides frequent, complete, and accurate updates to leadership
Identifies, proposes, and reports progress on new business opportunities and recompete status
Maintains frequent customer engagement and reports opportunities for innovation, growth; visits site(s) periodically for the purpose of work progress status
Provides proposal development support including past performance development and content development; supports proposal reviews
Ensures performance on contracted efforts; executes approved plans, delivers requirements, controls, and reports progress relative to the established cost, schedule, and quality standards, and follows project management standards
Foster strong relationships with the NYC clients by understanding their mission, delivering exceptional customer service, maintaining consistent communication, and forming a strategic partnership
Cultivate and maintain relationships with nonprofits and other community based organizations that support the vulnerable population
Engage with local and state government leaders, participate in local committees and advisory boards
Delivers each awarded contract on time and within budget; sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of programs
Supports cross-functional engagement by building and maintaining working relationships with team members, vendors, and other internal departments
Decomposes new projects, identifies workload, schedule and deliverables, and delegates assignments which best suites program operations
Implements and manages quality assurance and quality control
Develops, reviews, and submits all contract deliverables
Maintains continuous and effective communication with the customer organization to obtain a common understanding of expectations; meets frequently with customer
Manages and performs direct contract financial functions including budgeting, purchasing, travel, payment approval, invoicing, and receivable controls, monitors labor, material, and sub-contract costs, and budgets
Creates, updates, and reports on program financial forecast including variance reporting
Reviews and approves invoices including monitoring timely submittal and inclusion of all necessary supporting documentation
Prepares requests for quotes and selects qualified subcontractors or vendors to best meet program needs and within budget of awarded contract
Enters requisitions to obtain services or supplies for vendor or subcontractor including development of scope of work and terms and conditions
Administers and manages subcontractors and vendors including invoice review and approval, program assignment, and performance
Ensures successful and timely staffing of the contract through effective networking, recruiting, interviewing, and other related staffing responsibilities
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in social work, management, or a related field
Project management experience is required; PMP certification is highly desired
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience managing multiple, large or complex projects
Experience in working within homelessness Continuums of Care is highly desired
Experience working with government agencies, particularly social service agencies
Knowledge and understanding of current organizational practices and programs
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Knowledge of Deltek Costpoint or similar software
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent proposal development, support and writing skills
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to manage and develop high performing teams
Ability to implement and execute vision and goals
Ability to prioritize work and successfully meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to develop a pipeline directly or indirectly by using multiple market and customer resources
Ability to set priorities and work in a group environment or independently
Ability to be client focused and detail oriented
Ability to manage staff of different disciplines to produce results on time and within budget
Ability to work and communicate in a matrixed environment
Ability to communicate to and brief leaders
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
Preferred
Master's degree is preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
Other possible benefits as provided
Company
Cherokee Federal
Cherokee Federal, a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is a trusted team of government contracting professionals who can rapidly build innovative solutions.
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