Program Manager

Akkodis is seeking a Program Manager for a contract position with a client located in Bothell, WA. The Program manager directs, coordinates, and oversees all activities related to execution of a contract. Provides a single point of contact for all program related inquiries. Facilitates interdepartmental cohesiveness between engineering, certification and supply chain and coordinates the activities of other companies, vendors, or individuals by performing the following duties.

Pay/Salary Range: $50/hr

Program Manager job responsibilities include:

Provides the customer with a direct point of contact for contracts which are prototype in nature, technical and of moderate value.

Facilitates team cohesiveness through strong communication, unity of purpose and commitment.

Responsible for comprehending the Statement of Work and contract for assigned projects and ensuring that both GTI and the customer comply with both.

Responsible for ensuring that assigned small- to mid-scale projects progress on schedule within budget and meet or exceed quality standards; this may include post-delivery support.

Responsible for communicating concise and comprehensive program statuses and priorities to the program team.

Organizes and facilitates contractual coordination and milestone meetings.

Participates in, and guides, Change Order process and activity to approved thresholds for assigned projects.

Keeps the customer and executive management informed of the current status of all significant aspects of each assigned project through program reviews, status reports, meetings, etc.

Facilitates inter- and intra-departmental coordination to support project requirements.

Provides planning and leadership which will minimize problems or conflicts and provide leadership in developing team-based solutions to problems as they arise.

Coordinates with internal departments to ensure that the activities of other companies, vendors or individuals support project requirements.

Oversees Modification Center activity and schedules.

May negotiate revised delivery dates, costs or other proposal/contract parameters.

Facilitates a positive relationship with customers.

Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally as part of an established and growing team.

Strong communication, time-management and problem-solving skills.

Must possess broad technical and certification knowledge.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents.

Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.

Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management or project teams.

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases.

Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Demonstrated experience with Accounting, Database and Project Management software.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to sit for extended periods of time, use hands to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and have close/color vision ability to adjust focus.

Ability to travel as required.

Ability to work outside of core business hours as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client

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