Job Description Title: Grant Program Manager
Duration: 5 Months
Location: Portland, OR - Hybrid (Maybe Open to Remote)
Work Hours: Mon to Friday 4 Hours per day
Job Description
- We are seeking a skilledGrant Program Manager to join our team, where you will play a criticalrole in managing our grant programs. Your focus will be on coordinatingand fulfilling the Statement of Project Objectives (SOPO) for variousgrants, including high-profile projects like the Pelton Round Buttetransmission line upgrade. This position requires skillful negotiation ofunique SOPOs with different governing agencies and partners.
- In this role, yourresponsibilities will include overseeing the execution, scheduling, andreporting of multiple grants, requiring strong communication skills as youliaise with government bodies and external partners. You'll also workclosely with the Senior Infrastructure Program Director in externalreporting to stakeholders and the Public Utilities Commission. Ideal forsomeone with excellent project management and negotiation skills, thisposition offers the opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams and makea significant impact in our grant management efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and Innovate: Managediverse projects, including business system improvements, strategicimplementations, and pilot programs. Your leadership will shape the futureof our operations.
- Strategic Partnership: Workclosely with operations managers, aligning projects with strategic goals,optimizing costs, and minimizing operational impacts. You'll be the bridgebetween vision and execution.
- Project Mastery: Craftcomprehensive project plans, manage schedules, budgets, and resources.Anticipate risks and devise effective mitigation strategies.
- Team Leadership: Guide andinspire your team. Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, andcontinuous improvement. Your leadership will be key to our collectivesuccess.
- Quality and Compliance:Ensure projects are delivered with the highest quality, on time, andwithin budget. Your attention to detail will set the standard forexcellence.
- Effective Communication:Develop and implement communication strategies, ensuring all stakeholdersare informed and engaged.
- Process Improvement: Leadinitiatives to refine processes and policies. Your insights will driveefficiencies and innovations across the organization.
- Collaboration: Engage withpeers, customers, and other utilities to share best practices andstrengthen partnerships.
Requirements Requirements
- Is utilities experiencerequired? (Y/N) It would be helpful.
- Education Requirements(Experience in Lieu of Degree): Four year college degree
- Certification Requirements(Any Preferences): PM certs
- How many years of experienceare you looking for?: Five years
Top 3 Must-Haves (Hard and/or Soft Skills)
1. Be comfortable in managing ambiguity
2. Must be highly organized
3. Able to develop relationships quickly and be able to leverage those.
Top 3 Nice-To-Haves (Hard and/or Soft Skills)
1. Grant experience
2. PM certifications
