Software Program Manager Jobs in Mississippi (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary:

The Government Program Senior Manager is responsible for overseeing the development, administration, and monitoring of federally funded programs and projects. The role's primary responsibility will be to ensure that programs are eligible under local, state and federal regulations and adhere to the outlined program guidelines and procedures. The incumbent is expected to provide high-level expertise across a broad range of subject matter areas including project management, compliance and monitoring, federal reporting, procurement, and eligibility standards applicable for each project.

Job Duties:

Develops, implements, and evaluates long-range program goals and objectives to align with agency missions
Directs, analyzes, and supervises processes for large-scale, complex, or statewide programs
Oversees substantial budgets, ensuring fiscal compliance and optimal allocation of resources
Interprets, implements, and ensures compliance with laws, regulations, and public policy standards
Serves as a liaison with government officials, internal teams, and external stakeholders; provides briefings and reports
Monitors all internal program and project activities to ensure quality control and quality assurance and prepares for Federal audits of program activities

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Provides complete oversight of program management staff to include grant managers, quality control specialists, case management, and administrative staff
Supervises, coaches, and manages the performance of project managers, technical staff, and administrative staff

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, political science, or finance, required
Master's degree in business administration, political science, or finance, preferred

Experience:
Five (5) or more years' experience working within with state and local governments, and the types of initiatives necessary to help them build their economy and culture, required
Demonstrated success managing complex cross-functional teams to achieve high levels of production, meet tight deadlines, and deliver compliant, quality work products, required
Demonstrated success in program execution, client relationships, and profitability, preferred
License/Certifications:
N/A

Software:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project Management Software), required

Language:
N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills, emotional intelligence, critical thinking skills, and integrity and ethics
Team player with the demonstrated ability to build organizational capability, motivate teaming partners/staff to ensure high levels of engagement, and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

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