Manager, Program Management

BDO USA, LLP; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, LLP in Ridgeland, MS is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to oversee the development, administration, and monitoring of federally funded programs and projects, ensuring eligibility, adherence to regulations, and proper documentation.

The role leads cross-functional teams, manages audits and compliance, and delivers timely, high-quality results for client agencies, with a focus on program execution, client relationships, and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three+ years of experience with state and local governments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee agency spends and project progress.
• Interface with client agency and senior program staff.
• Ensure timely, high-quality results and client service.
• Lead Team Leads and Case Managers.
• Monitor program activities for quality control and be prepared for Federal audits.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for overseeing the development, administration, and monitoring of federally funded programs and projects being implemented. The primary responsibility will be to ensure that programs are eligible under local, state and federal regulations, adhere to the outlined program guidelines and procedures, and maintain proper documentation to support all eligible expenses incurred by the client/agency. The Deputy Program Manager is expected to provide high-level expertise across a broad range of subject matter areas including project management, compliance and monitoring, federal reporting, procurement, construction and eligibility standards applicable for each project.

Job Duties:

• Manages and tracks agency spends and project progress
• Interfaces with client agency, as well as senior program staff
• Ensures the delivery of timely, effective, and high-quality results to support the goals of the client/agency
• Ensures provision of high-quality service to all clients, taking action as necessary to maintain the firm's high reputation for superior client services
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Leads Team Leads and Case Managers

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree, required

Experience:

• Three or more years' experience with state and local governments, and the types of initiatives necessary to help them build their economy and culture, required

Software:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project Management Software), required

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to internally monitor all program and project activities to ensure quality control and quality assurance and be prepared for Federal audits of program activities
• Demonstrated success managing complex cross-functional teams to achieve high levels of production, meet tight deadlines, and deliver compliant, quality work products
• Demonstrated success in program execution, client relationships, and profitability
• Proven track record of leading a team and accomplishing successful business results
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $90,000 - $125,000