Program Manager

The Building People Career Center; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building People, LLC is seeking a Program Manager to lead a Mission Support Services program, partnering with senior federal leaders to drive strategy and execution. The role requires extensive federal government experience and proven PM capabilities across multiple locations, including Billings, MT; Huron, SD; Fort Peck, MT; and Bismarck, ND.

You will delegate work, train teams, manage recruitment, and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables while maintaining strong client relationships

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of federal government or federal partner experience.
• More than 5 years in project management, program management and personnel management.
• Experience directing onsite government support teams across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Delegate work, mentor teams, ensure quality within contract timeframes.
• Serve as the primary interface between government personnel and work teams.
• Coordinate departments to meet specifications, budgets, and timelines.
• Regularly update customers/clients on program status and issues.
• Manage recruitment and staff oversight for the project.
• Coordinate with staff and subcontractors to align schedules and resolve problems.
• Inform customers regularly about program progress and risks.
• Forecast delays and develop alternative plans.
• Demonstrate project profitability awareness and financial acumen.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships based on trust and expertise.

Skills

Federal PM experience

Project management

Program management

Personnel management

Leadership

Job description

Please note that this position is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need.

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Program Manager supporting our Mission Support Services business unit, working closely with senior leaders in the federal government to drive organizational strategy and execute mission critical program management. The ideal candidate will be an experienced professional with at least 10 years of experience with the federal government or federal partners. The candidate must also have more than 5 years project management, program management, and personnel management experience. This position will be responsible for the management of a team of individuals providing onsite government support across multiple locations in Billings, MT; Huron, South Dakota; Fort Peck, Montana; and Bismarck, North Dakota.

Tasks will include but are not limited to:

• The PM shall be responsible for delegating work, training, and ensuring that quality work products are produced within timeframes established by the Contract, the performance work statement, and Contracting Officials.
• The PM shall be the focus of interface between government personnel for specific work teams
• Coordinates the operation of departments to confirm that assigned programs are completed according to specifications, budgets, and timelines.
• Regularly communicates with customers/clients to arrange meetings, confirm program schedules, and discuss any program problems.
• Responsible for all recruiting and hiring for the project as well as staff management
• Regularly communicates with staff and subcontractors to arrange meetings, confirm program schedules, and discuss any program problems.
• Ensures that customers and/or clients are regularly informed of the status of the program.
• Regularly communicates with management regarding the program’s status and any problems or potential problems.
• Forecasts potential schedule delays and develops alternate plans.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate project management and financial acumen by understanding project profitability and job-costing.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships based on credibility, trust, and expertise.