Program Manager I (Austin Housing)

IMDiversity Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

IMDiversity Inc. is seeking a Program Manager I for Austin Housing to lead multi-project housing initiatives within the Street Jones Building.

The role focuses on aligning objectives, schedules, and budgets with city requirements and community needs, while ensuring compliance and effective stakeholder engagement. The position emphasizes collaboration with city departments, vendors, and partners, requiring strong leadership, budgeting, and adaptability to evolving priorities in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3 years lead or program management experience.
• Experience may substitute for education up to four years.
• Ability to manage multiple programs and budgets.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define program goals, objectives, and resource needs.
• Establish standards, methods, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across departments.
• Monitor program effectiveness and implement improvements.
• Manage budgets and forecast information.

Skills

Program management

Budgeting

Stakeholder collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Budgeting software

Job description

About This Position

Program Manager I (Austin Housing)
locations
Street Jones Building
time type
Full time
job requisition id
JR105233

Job Description:

Program Manager I

Purpose:

Under general direction, this position is responsible for managing programs that integrate multiple elements or projects to achieve a defined objective.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Determines program goals, objectives and resource requirements.
• Establishes program standards, methods, policies and procedures.
• Coordinates and collaborates with stakeholders.
• Monitors and evaluate programs effectiveness and implements improvement strategies.
• Manages the budget of assigned program and associated projects and provides financial information.
• Assists in developing, managing and submitting proposed budget forecast information.
• Manages, coordinates, implements and monitors projects associated with assigned program.
• Interacts with internal and external customers.
• Investigates and responds to inquiries from the public and other departments.
• Provides technical advice and assistance to department management, city management, field personnel, contractors, etc.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

May be responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for discharge.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of principles and practices associated with assigned program area(s).
• Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation and monitoring.
• Knowledge of management principles related to municipal project and program activities.
• Knowledge of City practice, policy, and procedure.
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Skill in planning, coordinating, and implementing programs and activities.
• Skill in interpreting, organizing, coordinating, and executing assignments, projects and programs.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, tact and diplomacy in all dealings and maintain confidentiality as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field related to the job plus three (3) years of experience in a field related to the job, one (1) year of which was in a lead, supervisory, project or program management capacity.
• Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Valid Texas Class C Driver License.