What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at International Space Station National Laboratory?
Summary
Our success is dependent on the abilities of the program management team. We are currently searching for an experienced program manager for our team. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to strategize and implement program initiatives. The candidate should have a strong aptitude for project coordination and cross-functional communication and be motivated by a desire to nurture project success from inception to completion.
The Program Manager will report to the Portfolio and Business Process Manager and manage the execution of research solicitations and the assignment of subject matter experts who are knowledgeable about specific science areas.
Collaborating across the organization to lead efforts at all stages of the project/program lifecycle from concept to closure, this role will ensure the integrity of project information and related data.
The position will require excellent communication, program management, and data/system analysis skills.
Responsibilities (not all-inclusive)
Our success is dependent on the abilities of the program management team. We are currently searching for an experienced program manager for our team. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to strategize and implement program initiatives. The candidate should have a strong aptitude for project coordination and cross-functional communication and be motivated by a desire to nurture project success from inception to completion.
The Program Manager will report to the Portfolio and Business Process Manager and manage the execution of research solicitations and the assignment of subject matter experts who are knowledgeable about specific science areas.
Collaborating across the organization to lead efforts at all stages of the project/program lifecycle from concept to closure, this role will ensure the integrity of project information and related data.
The position will require excellent communication, program management, and data/system analysis skills.
Responsibilities (not all-inclusive)
- Manage internal and external proposal evaluation processes, ensuring all project proposals are evaluated for their appropriate scientific, operational, economic, and/or educational merit and risk.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams and assigned payload project managers to:
- Develop detailed project plans to monitor and track program progress
- Manage and communicate changes to the scope, schedule, and budget
- Manage pipeline and ensure projects and milestones are delivered on time and within scope and budget
- Measure project performance using established tools and techniques
- Collaborate with researchers and other stakeholders
- Identify risks and opportunities across projects
- Ensure project updates and reporting are accurate
- Develop plans for business process improvement to ensure efficient and effective management and oversight of the portfolio.
- Analyze project and portfolio data to develop reports and analytics.
- Facilitate assignment and completion of outstanding project and portfolio management actions.
- Create documents, tools, and web content for proposal solicitations.
- Support senior leadership and other business units when needed by preparing and analyzing project and portfolio data, developing reports, and creating summaries and presentations on programs and their progress.
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business administration or related field
- Five or more years of experience in program management
- Certification in project management desired
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
- Working knowledge of Salesforce CRM software
- Experience with grant proposals, research solicitations, and review processes