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City of Rapid City is Hiring a Program Development Manager Near Rapid, SD
Conveniently located at the base of a low mountain range Rapid City is considered the gateway to the Black Hills. Surrounded by 1.2 million acres of forested hills it is within a one-hour drive to 6 national parks, multiple monuments, and memorials and is rich in culture and experiences. The City of Rapid City is a growing community – a fantastic opportunity to work, live, and play in one of the most beautiful locations in the world!The Public Work Department provides a broad range of services to the community that is essential to the welfare and quality of life of our citizens. This multi-faceted department is tasked with providing the foundation on which our community is built. From providing necessary utility services like water, water reclamation, and garbage, to creating and maintaining complex systems like public transportation, street and traffic operations, GIS mapping databases, and engineering services, Public Works is leading the way to create a vibrant future for our community. As a member of Public Works Administration, you will play a vital role in sharing our strategic vision across multiple divisions, with employees at all levels.The City of Rapid City offers fantastic benefits including 2 healthcare options with low premiums, 6% employer-matching retirement, life insurance benefits, short-term disability, and generous vacation and sick leave. For a detailed benefit summary, click here. ABOUT OUR JOB
The Program Development Manager is responsible for managing the development and implementation of high-level programs and projects, including direct supervision of staff and oversight of program budgets. This role will focus on supporting and implementing strategic initiatives in the Water division, with an initial focus on Customer Outreach and Utility Billing services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manages the coordination, execution, and completion of short and long-term program development and implementation in compliance with outlined project objectives, state and local laws and regulations, and department policy and standards.
- Assists leadership and operational teams in identifying and implementing business and operating improvements. Participates in research and analysis of current business practices; Develops business strategies, policies, and technology solutions to improve productivity or services.
- Leads teams and manages all activities of assigned projects or a series of projects associated with a specific business function. Effectively researches, analyzes, plans, and communicates project expectations and, ensures expectations are understood by those responsible. Explains complex problems, defines project success criteria, and outlines and mitigates risks to successful completion.
- Ensures all programs have clear, metrics-based, well-defined objectives with value-added outcomes and that implementation remains on schedule and on budget with limited scope creep; Performs project risk analysis and ensures projects lead to applicable performance metrics and effective outcomes. Revises project management plans and budgets as necessary.
- Works with varied stakeholders to define objectives. Develops and builds collaborative and strong relationships internally and externally that will ensure the growth, implementation, and success of assigned projects; Meets with stakeholders on a consistent basis and presents progress reports to them in a professional, timely, and clear manner.
- Sources, negotiates, and manages outside vendors as assigned for related projects. Facilitates a collaborative relationship between outside parties and the internal team ensuring purposeful, effective, and timely communication.
- Participates in public relations activities of the City; attends various meetings including City Council and other public meetings as assigned to represent individual departments and the City as a whole. Formulates and delivers multimedia presentations.
We understand your time is valuable and encourage you to apply if you meet the following minimum qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or related field from an accredited university and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in working both independently and collaboratively in project management; or
- Any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure, high-expectation environment.
- Must be able to work independently with little guidance. A self-starter and solution-oriented.
- Must have a mechanical aptitude and ability to understand complex systems within the various Public Works divisions.
Job Summary
Full Time
Utilities
$113k-150k (estimate)
03/24/2024
04/30/2024
rcgov.org
RAPID CITY, SD
200 - 500
1999
CHRIS APA
<$5M
Utilities
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About City of Rapid City
Rapid City is located in the Black Hills of South Dakota and gets its name from Rapid Creek which flows through the City Greenway. Known as the Star of the West and the City of Presidents it is the county seat of Pennington County and the second largest City in South Dakota with a thriving community of nearly 70,000. Rapid City has more than 743 full time City employees.
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