Program Manager

Overview

Akima Facilities Operations prides itself on delivering efficient and effective solutions across a wide range of industries. Our success is largely dependent on the stellar ability of the program management team. Akima Facilities Operations is searching for an experienced program manager to join our ranks and continue this tradition in the Southeast US, focusing on managing facilities operations and maintenance activities related to the upkeep, repair, and modernization of buildings and their systems.

This includes implementing and managing preventive maintenance programs, coordinating construction and renovation projects, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. The ideal candidate will have a sharp business mind, be an engaged leader, and have a proven ability to strategize and implement high-level program initiatives. This person should have strong talent for project coordination, understanding and management of collective bargaining agreements, stakeholder management, and delegation.

Ultimately, the program manager should be motivated by a desire to optimize productivity and nurture program success from inception to completion.

• Strategize, implement, and maintain program initiatives that adhere to organizational objectives.
• Develop program assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement.
• Maintain organizational standards of satisfaction, quality, and performance.
• Oversee multiple project teams, ensuring program goals are reached.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and funding channels for maximum productivity.

• Work closely with project sponsor, contracting officer representative, cross-functional teams, subcontractors and vendor managers to develop the scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives.
• Manage program and project teams for optimal return on investment and coordinate and delegate cross-project initiatives.
• Identify and coordinate key requirements and contractual deliverables via cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Develop and manage annual budget for the project, monthly forecast, invoicing, and be accountable for delivering against established business goals and objectives.
• Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for managers and stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risk throughout the program’s lifecycle.
• Manage the day-to-day activities for a moderately complex technical or non-technical project.
• Manage the administrative/operational leadership of a project within the program guidelines set by the customer.
• Monitor project to ensure work scope, schedule, and budget are well defined and maintained.
• Coordinate between resource managers/supervisors and ensure all necessary reviews and approvals are received.
• May conduct performance/project analyses to benefit future projects/missions/programs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles. Lead and direct the work of other employees and have full authority for personnel decisions.
• Administer departmental policies and procedures, evaluate results and performance, and assist with development of new or modified budgets, strategic plans, or policies.

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business administration, construction, management, safety, facilities management, or related field or 10 years of related experience.
• Five or more years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or 10 years' experience managing a facility’s operations and maintenance, inclusive of light construction work, janitorial and custodial activities, landscaping management, sub-contractor/vendor management, and management of trades (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Confined Spaces).
• Five or more years in program management.
• Must have secret clearance.
• PMP Certification desired.
• Exceptional skills in leadership, time management, facilitation, conflict management, and organization.
• Experience in managing multiple stakeholders across the organization vertically and laterally.

• Job :
• Work Type: On-Site
• Pay Range: 140, / annually
• Benefits: Regular - The company offers a comprehensive…