Program Director - Ryde Technologies, LLC
Washington, DC 20001
About the Job
The Program Director provides an operational role and is responsible for planning and governance and for overseeing the successful delivery of the program’s output/product. The Program Director must have practical experience of having been a project/program manager for large and complex initiatives.
Major Duties:
- Daily program management throughout a contract and/or task order life cycle.
- Planning the overall program and monitoring the progress.
- Managing the program’s budget.
- Managing risks and issues and taking corrective measurements.
- Coordinating the projects and their interdependencies.
- Managing and utilizing resources across projects and update and maintain personnel information.
- Managing stakeholders’ communication.
- Managing contract deliverables and documentations such as the program management plan, quality assurance plans, and maintain meeting schedules.
- Works closely with site Project Managers and Leads.
Attributes of the Program Director
- The Program Director must have strong practical experience in program/project management, which was gained through managing large and complex projects
He or she must have the following:
- Knowledge and handling of project and program management methodology and techniques.
- Experience in managing multiple contracts/task orders and contract transition.
- Understanding of the wider objectives of the program.
- Ability to work positively with the wide range of individuals involved in corporate program management including the accounting and contracting department.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Excellent knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures; and
- The ability to address challenges with innovative solutions to proactively address issues.
Daily, Weekly and Monthly Responsibilities
- Working closely with project sponsors, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers/task leads to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives.
- Maintain the Project Management Plan to detail key activities and milestones, allocation of staff and other resources necessary for successful program/task delivery.
- Manage program and project teams for optimal return-on-investments.
- Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors.
- Develop and manage budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives.
- Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for management and stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a Secret Clearance
- 15 years of construction management experience
- PE License
- Must be highly organized and have excellent oral and written communication skills to interface with government personnel at all levels.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Possess an understanding of and experience-based familiarity with administrative operations, personnel management, and fiscal management at a management level.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, and Power Point
EEO Compliance:
Ryde Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ryde Technologies will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.