Project/ Program Manager

Summary

Rios Partners is a mission-driven consulting firm creating positive change by delivering value for our clients, investing in our employees, and solving tough problems that benefit our local and global communities. We ground our approach in empathy, enabling our team members to better hear our customers’ challenges and work together to develop effective solutions. As a team, we know what it takes to move organizations forward with measurable, sustainable results.  

Our primary consideration when evaluating candidates is alignment with our Mission and Values, which can be found at http://www.riospartners.com/mission-and-values/.

Job Description:

Project Manager:

• Performs day-to-day management of delivery order projects, from original concept through final implementation.
• Utilizes proven skills in those technical areas addressed by the delivery order to analyze new and complex project-related problems and create innovative solutions involving financial management, scheduling, technology, methodology, tools, and solution components.
• Organizes, directs, and coordinates the planning and production of all activities associated with assigned delivery order projects.
• Defines project scope and objectives including developing detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, status reports, and project and financial tracking and analysis.
• Conducts project meetings and ensures quality standards.
• Provides technical and strategic guidance to project team and reviews project deliverables.
• In general, work complexity and responsibility will be greater at higher levels.

Program Manager:

• Manages contract support operations for complex, mission-critical, and strategic programs which may involve multiple projects and groups of personnel at multiple locations.
• Utilizes proven leadership skills to organize, direct, and deploy resources with broad technical, business, and industry expertise.
• Oversees program budget, schedules and all aspects of financial management of the program.
• Effectively manages funds, personnel, production standards, and resources (equipment and facilities) and ensures quality and timely delivery of all contractual items.
• Serves as focal point of contact with client regarding all program activities.
• In general, work complexity and responsibility will be greater at higher levels.

Education & Certification:

Project Manager:

• Bachelor's degree
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) or PMP or Certified Agile Professional (SSGI-CAP) or PMI Agile Certified Practitioner
• 4 years of related experience

Program Manager:

• Bachelor's degree
• PMP or Certified Agile Professional (SSGI-CAP) or PMI Agile Certified Practitioner
• Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM)
• 8 years of related experience

Additional Requirements:

• Authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (i.e. must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident who has resided in US for past three years consecutively)
• Willing to accommodate a hybrid work environment (i.e. willing to work in office or at client site per project/ team needs)

Benefits Information: 

• Profit-sharing/Performance Bonus: Rios Partners is committed to ensuring the success of the organization benefits the entire team. As such, a portion of profits is paid out to employees. The total amount of Profit-Sharing/Performance Bonus distributed to the team may vary year to year and will depend on numerous factors, including market conditions, company performance, and individual performance.  
• Retirement plan: Rios Partners offers a 401(k) and contributes an amount equivalent to 3% of the employee’s base salary each month to the designated fund. Employees may choose to contribute additional money into the 401(k) from their paycheck each month. 
• Health insurance: Rios Partners covers 90% of the premium for both the employee and their dependents for a Platinum plan health coverage through United Healthcare
• Dental insurance: Rios Partners covers 90% of the premium for both the employee and their dependents for a dental insurance plan through Guardian Dental. 
• Vision insurance: Rios Partners covers 90% of the premium for both the employee and their dependents for a vision insurance plan through VSP. 
• Disability insurance: Rios Partners will pay 100% of the premium for both short-term and long-term disability insurance provided through Guardian. 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays: You will be eligible for three weeks of PTO (15 days) and 12 paid holidays each year. In additional accrued PTO, Rios Partners provides additional time off for both expected and unexpected events (e.g., Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Voting). 
• Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave: Rios Partners celebrates employees’ choice to become parents. We are also aware that pregnancy and caring for an infant or a newly adopted child may cause additional life complexities. As such, we provide employees twelve (12) weeks of paid leave in association with the birth of an employee’s own child or the placement of a child with the employee in connection with adoption or foster care. To be eligible for Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave Program, team members must: 1) Have worked at Rios Partners full-time for a minimum of 12 continuous months. 2) Be in good employment standing with Rios Partners (i.e., not on probation). 3) Request leave a minimum of 30 days in advance if possible. If this is not possible, please place your request as soon as possible once you become aware of it. Regardless of eligibility for the Rios Partners Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave Program, all Rios Partners employees are eligible for the Department of Labor’s Family and Medical Leave Act entitlements as well as Rios Partners Short Term Disability plan. 
• Employee Assistance Program: Rios Partners cares about the mental health of our employees. Through our employee assistance program, ComPsych, we offer 5 EAP sessions to address personal issues such as relationship struggles, substance abuse, parenting challenges and grief. ComPsych, if you decide to utilize the service, also provides FinancialConnect, LegalConnect and FamilySource to provide support and resources for every eligible employee. 
• Training and Development: Rios Partners is committed to helping you achieve your highest potential. Our personal view is that this is best accomplished through a combination of client engagements, opportunities to take on new roles within the team, and internal (team) / external (expert) training.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Rios Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

Functions: Strategy/ Planning, Consulting, Management

Workplace Type: Hybrid 

Industry: Consulting, Strategy / Planning, Management

Job Type: Full Time