Supervisory Program Manager (Associate Director, Planning & Program Management Division)

Smithsonian; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution, Office of Planning, Design and Construction (OPDC) in Washington, DC, seeks a senior program manager to lead planning, budgeting, forecasting, and execution of a multi-project capital program.

The successful candidate will oversee governance, coordinate Architects and Engineers, and advise senior leadership on programmatic, financial, and organizational matters for a portfolio valued at approximately $175 million annually.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience includes planning, programming, budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation, performance monitoring, and execution of multiple concurrent Design and Construction projects.
• Experience leading a capital improvement program or portfolio with high annual value and governance frameworks.

Skills

Planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

Resource Allocation

Performance Monitoring

Portfolio Management

Leadership

Advising Leadership

Job description

The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the Office of Planning, Design and Construction (OPDC). OPDC is responsible for the Smithsonian's physical infrastructure, which comprises over 700 buildings, other structures and leased spaces many which are designated as historic and all of which are visited by millions of people each year.

Experience:You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal Service. For this position specialized experience is defined as planning, programming, budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation, performance monitoring, and execution of multiple concurrent projects related to Design and Construction; developing and implementing Design and Construction program policies, governance frameworks, and management controls; leading professional staff of Architects and Engineers; and advising senior leadership on programmatic, financial, and organizational matters. Experience must also include leading, managing, and integrating a capital improvement program or portfolio consisting of multiple concurrent Design and Construction projects with an aggregate annual value of approximately $175 million or greater.

Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.