Technical Program Manager
Technical Program Manager
Baton Rouge, LA
24+ months Contract
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 agencys 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 Louisianas 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:
- Masters degree in business, mass communication, or related fields
- Industry expertise in clean energy resilient hubs, utility-owned electric grid systems, and reduced-carbon energy resilience
- Experience 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