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Title: Grant Program Manager
Duration: 5 Months
Location: Portland, OR – Hybrid (Maybe Open to Remote)
Work Hours: Mon to Friday 4 Hours per day
Job Description
- We are seeking a skilled
Grant Program Manager to join our team, where you will play a critical
role in managing our grant programs. Your focus will be on coordinating
and fulfilling the Statement of Project Objectives (SOPO) for various
grants, including high-profile projects like the Pelton Round Butte
transmission line upgrade. This position requires skillful negotiation of
unique SOPOs with different governing agencies and partners.
- In this role, your
responsibilities will include overseeing the execution, scheduling, and
reporting of multiple grants, requiring strong communication skills as you
liaise with government bodies and external partners. You'll also work
closely with the Senior Infrastructure Program Director in external
reporting to stakeholders and the Public Utilities Commission. Ideal for
someone with excellent project management and negotiation skills, this
position offers the opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams and make
a significant impact in our grant management efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and Innovate: Manage
diverse projects, including business system improvements, strategic
implementations, and pilot programs. Your leadership will shape the future
of our operations.
- Strategic Partnership: Work
closely with operations managers, aligning projects with strategic goals,
optimizing costs, and minimizing operational impacts. You'll be the bridge
between vision and execution.
- Project Mastery: Craft
comprehensive project plans, manage schedules, budgets, and resources.
Anticipate risks and devise effective mitigation strategies.
- Team Leadership: Guide and
inspire your team. Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and
continuous improvement. Your leadership will be key to our collective
success.
- Quality and Compliance:
Ensure projects are delivered with the highest quality, on time, and
within budget. Your attention to detail will set the standard for
excellence.
- Effective Communication:
Develop and implement communication strategies, ensuring all stakeholders
are informed and engaged.
- Process Improvement: Lead
initiatives to refine processes and policies. Your insights will drive
efficiencies and innovations across the organization.
- Collaboration: Engage with
peers, customers, and other utilities to share best practices and
strengthen partnerships.
Requirements
Requirements
- Is utilities experience
required? (Y/N) It would be helpful.
- Education Requirements
(Experience in Lieu of Degree): Four year college degree
- Certification Requirements
(Any Preferences): PM certs
- How many years of experience
are you looking for?: Five years
Top 3 Must-Haves (Hard
and/or Soft Skills)
1.
Be comfortable in managing ambiguity
2.
Must be highly organized
3.
Able to develop relationships quickly and be able to leverage those.
Top 3 Nice-To-Haves (Hard
and/or Soft Skills)
1.
Grant experience
2.
PM certifications