Client : State of Louisiana
Work Location : Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Type: Contract
JOB TITLE: Technical Program Manger
The scope of the proposed services will include the following:
- Develop understanding of the business environment and use that understanding to make informed decisions and drive results
- Define program goals and objectives, and align them with the organization's strategy
- Develop project plans and schedules, including resource allocation, timelines, and budgets
- Lead cross-functional teams to deliver programs and projects on time and within budget
- Manage risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies as needed
- Communicate project status and progress to stakeholders, including senior management
- Collaborate with stakeholders and teams to ensure program and project goals are met
- Ensure compliance with program management processes and standards;
- Provide day-to-day support for on-going processes;
- Provide on-going evaluation and improvements for processes; work in needed areas to provide technical support for agency’s work demands.
Expertise and/or relevant experience in the following areas are
mandatory:
- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Strong project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and communication
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel
- Experience with collecting, analyzing, and reporting key data
- Experience in program evaluation including evidence-based practices and outcome measurement
- Experience navigating Louisiana’s governmental, business, and community landscape and various audiences/stakeholders
- Available to work from Baton Rouge, LA on a regular basis
Expertise and/or relevant experience in the following areas are desirable but not mandatory:
- Master’s degree in business, mass communication, or related fields
- Industry expertise in clean energy resilient working with federal programs at the federal, state, local level, and/or private sector
- Experience representing state government officials in public settings
- Experience in and knowledge of the energy sector and its diverse stakeholders
- Experience developing and implementing large-scale public initiatives and projects
- Experience working across state government agencies to align and implement strategic priorities
- A working knowledge of regulatory and statutory compliance requirements for federal programs
- Experience communicating on behalf of appointed government officials and civil servants
- Comprehensive knowledge of state level grant program administration
- Experience in partnership development with community groups, non-profit partners, and/or government agencies
