Program Manager (Strategic Initiatives and Capital Programs)

The Program Manager (Strategic Initiatives & Capital Programs) coordinates the County’s Strategic Plan and provides enterprise-wide guidance to departmental Project Managers responsible for major initiatives and capital projects. This position does not directly supervise Project Managers but establishes governance standards, provides technical expertise, ensures consistency in project delivery, and promotes alignment with the Board of County Commissioners’ strategic priorities.

The position requires strong quantitative and analytical skills, as well as experience with construction and capital improvement projects, including scheduling, cost analysis, and risk management. The Program Manager ensures that strategic initiatives and capital programs are executed using standardized project management methodologies and measurable performance indicators.

This position is open until filled. The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of responsibility but shall not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.   Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

• Strategic Plan Coordination
  • Coordinates implementation and monitoring of the County Strategic Plan.
  • Works with department directors to translate strategic goals into measurable objectives, action plans, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Aligns strategic initiatives with capital improvement planning (CIP) and annual budget development.
  • Facilitates strategic planning sessions and performance review meetings with leadership.
  • Prepares executive summaries, dashboards, and reports for senior leadership and the Board of County Commissioners.
• Program & Project Governance
  • Provides guidance and technical support to departmental Project Managers to ensure adherence to standardized project management methodologies.
  • Develops and maintains project management policies, templates, reporting protocols, and governance standards consistent with industry best practices (PMI principles preferred).
  • Reviews project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and risk assessments for accuracy and completeness.
  • Identifies project interdependencies and recommends adjustments to avoid delays or budget overruns.
  • Promotes cross-departmental coordination on multi-phase or construction-related initiatives.
• Capital & Construction Program Support
  • Assists in monitoring capital improvement and construction projects to ensure schedule compliance and budget adherence.
  • Reviews construction timelines, cost projections, and financial performance reports.
  • Conducts quantitative analysis related to project expenditures.
  • Supports evaluation of contractor performance metrics and project delivery outcomes.
  • Coordinates reporting related to infrastructure and facility projects.
• Quantitative Analysis & Performance Measurement
  • Develops and tracks KPIs related to strategic initiatives and capital programs.
  • Performs statistical and financial analysis, trend evaluations, and performance forecasting.
  • Utilizes data visualization tools to present quantitative findings clearly to executive leadership and stakeholders.
  • Manages data collection for community presentations, public inquiries, and transparency reporting.
• Training & Organizational Support
  • Provides coaching and mentoring to Project Managers and department staff on project management best practices.
  • Assists in developing internal training programs related to project management, construction oversight, and strategic planning.
  • Promotes continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making across County operations.
  • Performs other related management and administrative duties as assigned.

Emergency Response 
County employees are required to report for work during a state of emergency and are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations which may include duties other than those specified in this job description. Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in program or project management, including experience with construction or capital improvement projects.
• Demonstrated experience in quantitative analysis, budget forecasting, and performance measurement.
• Government or public sector experience preferred.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations

• Project Management Professional (PMP), preferred.  
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License and be insurable by current insurance carrier.

A combination of education, training and experience may be substituted at the County's discretion.

Required Competencies

• Knowledge of project management methodologies and governance frameworks.
• Understanding of construction management principles, capital improvement programming, and infrastructure project lifecycles.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret construction schedules, cost estimates, and funding structures.
• Skilled in developing measurable performance indicators and reporting tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments without direct supervisory authority.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for executive and public presentations.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to
  • sit, stand, walk, bend, talk and hear
  • handle repetitive motion
  • access file cabinets for filing and retrieval of data
• Work is sedentary and exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects is required.

Environmental Conditions

• Constant:  Works inside and closely with others but may be required to work outdoors or provide on-site assistance to departments as dictated by need. This may include visiting construction sites, frequent walking on uneven surfaces and in varying weather conditions.   

Equipment Used

• Personal computer and multiple software programs and printer, telephone, copy machine, and automobile.

Grade: 13 

• Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

 
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Hernando County BOCC provides to veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
 
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 All applications will be carefully reviewed to evaluate qualifications and overall suitability for the position. The relevance, scope, and length of related work experience, training, and education outlined in the application and resume will be considered during the screening process. Selected applicants will be contacted to participate in interviews. Candidates are encouraged to clearly document all pertinent experience, including relevant knowledge, skills, or abilities gained outside of traditional employment, in the additional information section of the application.
 
 Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, gender, orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected characteristic as defined by law.

Hernando County is a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to drug testing in accordance with Federal and Florida State Law. 

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must provide notification to the BOCC in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

Salary : $78,832 - $114,275