Program Manager (Strategic Initiatives)

Highly responsible professional administrative work in assisting the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) in the implementation of various programs and projects. Provide interdepartmental coordination and ensure accurate and timely communication with the Board of County Commissioners and other stakeholders.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.

• Assists the Chief Procurement Officer in the planning, organizing and direction of the strategic plan and all associated activities in County departments, with an emphasis on program management.  
• Provides recommendations and assistance in carrying out policies, standard operational procedures, and reporting. 
• Assists in the preparation of reports and data concerning major projects, and trend analyses. 
• Evaluation and management of resources and Strategic Planning. Directs the necessary interdepartmental work on consolidation of project efforts and develops program communications plans with senior management and the Board of County Commissioners. 
• Assists in the development and ongoing monitoring of the Board's Strategic Plan, and Operational Performance Measures for the department. 
• Prepares project status reports and schedules as required. 
• Manages the collection, analysis, and presentation of facts for use in community presentations and requests for information. 
• Assists with the development of internal training programs related to project management and strategic planning. 
• Performs other management and administrative functions as instructed by the CPO. 
• Performs related work as required.

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

• Education/Experience: Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Public Administration or a related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in Project Management, County Government OR a Bachelor's Degree and five (5) years of experience as stated above. 

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

• Must have technical knowledge of Project Management, Strategic Planning or related field.
• Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, employees, and government officials.
• Ability to analyze complex and diverse issues and prioritize multiple tasks and competing demands to optimize use of staff and other resources. Skilled in negotiations, policy implementation, project management and employee relations and the handling of complex situations.
• Ability to analyze data and create and present clear and concise reports, orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret complex studies and/or reports.

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.

Equipment Used

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

Grade: 13 

*****Veterans Preference Position, must be minimally qualified*****

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