Associate Program Manager Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Responsible for the day-to-day execution of typically 2-3 small to medium sized projects of a moderately complex technical nature.

Will supervise technical and junior management leads.

Responsible for P&L, operating income, and organic growth business development.

Accountable to oversee results of multi-functional project teams.

Responsible for the administrative/operational leadership of a project within the program guidelines set by the Program Manager and customer.

• Ensures that goals or objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of project.
• Maintains project/program management related documents including but not limited to contract status sheets, CMMI Process Area Artifacts for programs and projects. Creates, coordinates, and publishes new projects in response to delivery order receipt, and/or project/program updates.
• Collaborates on the strategic planning and development of white paper recommendations for automation, process improvements and incorporation of new technologies.
• Monitors project to ensure work scope, schedule, and budget are well defined and maintained. Prepares reports for upper management regarding status of project.
• Provides the coordination between resource managers/supervisors and ensures all necessary reviews and approvals are received.
• Functions collaboratively as part of a fast-paced, customer oriented team and performs effectively as a member of a program team.
• Conducts performance/project analyses during phase-down to benefit future/other projects/missions/programs. Mentors and develops team members providing guidance on assigned tasks as appropriate.
• Builds and maintains working relationships with team members, vendors, client, and other departments involved in the project.
• Typically supervises two to three medium sized projects. Managed revenue responsibility is typically $500k - $1M.
• Overall responsibility for leading the program, department, or functional area as designated. Oversees, directs, and mentors subordinate staff; communicates job expectations and enforces organizational policies, procedures and core values; responsible for recruiting staff, approving timecards, and conducting performance reviews and disciplinary measures.
• Responsible for profit/loss, operating income, revenue. Responsible for organic growth.

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Cyber Security Business, Engineering, Management or a related field. An Associate’s Degree and 10 years of experience may be substituted for the BA/BS or equivalent relevant experience.
• PMP preferred, CSM.
• 6-8 years of experience with a minimum of 2 years Project Management experience.

• Superior communication skills in working with technical and non-technical people and the ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships among all levels of an organization and with customers.
• Experience interfacing with government customer to understand, interpret, and analyze requirements.
• Ability to manage and lead others.
• Excellent organizational and time/task management skills.
• A polished, professional demeanor with good interpersonal skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of contingency planning, disaster recovery, or continuity of operations (COOP).
• Must have experience working on government contracts.
• Must be capable of working in an environment that is demanding, sometimes stressful and requires independent thinking, problem resolution and responsible actions with minimal direct oversight by senior management.
• Experience writing and delivering performance appraisals and providing constructive feedback.

Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.

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