Expert Program Manager

Axelon Services Corporation

San Ramon, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Best Practices, Budget Management, Cadence, Communication Skills, Contingency Plans, Cross-Functional, Forecasting, Forestry, Funding, Government Regulations, Identify Issues, Leadership, Operational Strategy, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Evaluation, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Risk Analysis, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Writing Skills
LOCATION
San Ramon, CA
POSTED
2 days ago


Pay Rate: $80-$120 per hour
Duration: 12 Months
Location: San Ramon, CA
Work Mode: Hybrid




Responsibilities:

  • Help define scope and objectives of pilot projects
  • Support project planning and permitting
  • Align on roles and responsibilities with partners and relevant cross-functional teams
  • Maintain ongoing communications cadence with partner organizations
  • Identify, analyze, and address project performance issues
  • Ensure quality of project delivery, troubleshooting with pilot partners as needed
  • Track and review project deliverables
  • Communicate project status to wildfire resilience partnerships team
  • Coordinate partner projects with company operations as needed
  • Assess project risk and develop contingency plans; identify and communicate lessons learned and best practices
  • Manage technical implementation plan across projects
  • Coordinate and participate in field visits
  • Support financial forecasting and budget development
  • Support implementation of new project valuation methodologies as needed
  • Support development and recruitment of matching funding sources for partnership projects as needed


Requirements:

  • 6-8 years of experience managing portfolio of related or relevant experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business
  • Experience leading or supporting programs, initiatives, or portfolios within operations, strategy, or operational excellence functions
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams or initiatives simultaneously
  • Experience working in a cross-functional, matrixed environment with operations and business stakeholders
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience supporting leadership-level updates and decision-making


Preferred Skills:

  • Background in wildfire, forestry, and/or climate
  • PMP Certifications
  • Ability to work effectively with senior staff members and management
  • Ability to effectively collaborate with external regulatory, governmental, business, or customer groups

About the Company

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Axelon Services Corporation