project & business manager.

Spherion Staffing is hiring a Project & Business Manager for a native-led nonprofit. This opportunity is a new position due to organizational growth. The Manager is responsible for working within the project's scope of work (SOW) for the successful implementation and completion of the project by providing leadership, monitoring finances, and making sure that each phase of the project starts and ends on schedule. ...

Project includes three 8-month solar training programs, including a five-week intensive on-site (Pine Ridge) training period, followed by ongoing mentorships, and assisting getting our graduates jobs with our project partners.
Salary $75-85K/year DOE + 8 paid holidays, plus 15 days off per year that can be carried over for a maximum of 30 days from year to year
Responsibilities:
-Provide oversight at the strategic level, as they work with various partners and vendors in different states
-Manage shared resources from three funders to complete the project deliverables on time and within budget
-Invoice and report as work is completed
-Monitor and report on both financial and programmatic project milestones and tasks within the Statement of Project Objectives (SOPO)
-Provide updates on progress and any significant deviations from the plans as well as any evolving project risks
-Be innovative and develop solutions to obstacles and problems that may come up to better assure positive project outcomes
-Make sure projects are aligned with overall company strategic goals and objectives of the organization and, if not, revise plan to make them so
-Oversee all project implementation related to project management, including recruiting participants, monitoring and reporting, financial transactions, execution of project plans and performance
-Establish and supervise all procurement procedures and processes to meet federal regulations
-Ensure the project delivers specified results and meets quality expectations
-Create and manage project budget
-Oversee deliverables including meeting recruitment goals, providing childcare and travel stipends, monitoring mentoring schedule, and job placement activities
-Develop and adapt timeline to assure milestones are completed for projects
-Monitor finances to ensure we keep to the budget and recommend changes to keep projects on track
-Make alternative plans if initial project planning is inadequate
-Make presentations on the project to the Department of Energy (DOE), but also at conferences and other venues
-Review, approve or deny project change proposals
-Liaise with external stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of projects
-Track planned effort against actual effort and make changes as needed
-Identify and mitigate project risks to avoid delays and cost overruns
-Analyze project performance and provide feedback and recommendations
Working hours: Various Shifts Available
Skills:
-Knowledge of and experience or willingness to learn billing and reporting on federal contracts (e.g. ASAP, PAGE)
Education:
Bachelors
Experience:
4-7 years
Qualifications:
-Bachelor degree in a relevant field. Advanced degree preferred
-5 years of experience in a project management leadership position
-Background of conducting regular reviews to ensure all project activities are accountable, accurate, and meet financial deliverables and obligations
-Experience following contractual obligations and complying with donor or funder regulations and internal organizational policies
-Proven ability to lead project meetings and lead teams to maintain high-quality work
-Proficiency in MS Office programs, especially Excel
To be considered, please apply online at www.spherion.com/apply or if you have questions you can reach out to Troy Thoms at 605-610-3204

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