Program Manager Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Guaynabo, Guaynabo (Job ID 41324)

Description

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to do meaningful work that improves quality of life? At Tetra Tech, you will work with high-performing teams who are passionate about using their expertise to find solutions to complex problems in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Tetra Tech Inc. Disaster Recovery (TDR) is currently seeking a Program Manager for disaster recovery and mitigation programs in Puerto Rico. The successful candidate will have related experience as a program manager for programs related to CDBG-DR, CDBG-MIT, FEMA PA and IA. They will be responsible for functions assigned to them by the Client and TDR senior management team.

This is a Section 3 eligible job opportunity. We encourage applications from individuals who are low income and/or living in Public Housing. Individual - CDBG (pr.gov).

Location: Puerto Rico (Guaynabo Office)

Responsibilities:

• Act as point of contact between the PRDOH or representative and subrecipient(s) elected officials for highly sensitive issues.
• Lead coordination and execution of all program's activities.
• Assist and report to PRDOH or its authorized representative on overall and specific programs activities.
• Monitor program performance status and establish necessary tools for control over programs results.
• Participate in the development and implementation of strategies to successfully obtain programs objectives.
• Lead, coordinate and evaluate performance of all staff and, if necessary, contracted services under Program Manager direct and indirect supervision.
• Lead and manage the coordination of activities for controlling schedule, budget and scope of programs.
• Lead and coordinate the implementation of tools for program change management, risk management and quality assurance.
• Identify program issues and obstacles and develop and implement efficient solutions.
• Lead and review all program monitoring activities to prepare and present reports as required by the PRDOH.
• Identify and promote any other function in support of the successful achievement of the program's objectives.
• Oversee the Program Management team and manage all necessary activities to obtain results on- time and on-budget, as required by the PRDOH.
• Prepare management forecasts as necessary to tack program milestones and anticipate any roadblocks that may affect the development of program activities.
• Lead, coordinate, and facilitate all necessary high profile, program-wide public presentations and meetings, subrecipient meetings and government or non-government stakeholders' meetings.
• Evaluate, estimate and proactively manage program-related workload requirements.
• Coordinate, support, and analyze performance measurement of subrecipients, and report results in coordination with PRDOH or representative.
• Maintain a complete understanding of all applicable Program policies, requirements, procedures, guidelines; and shall possess knowledge of regulatory and statutory compliance requirements for CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT and similar programs/projects.
• Monitor all subrecipient procurement activities and keep PRDOH informed of compliance, regulatory and performance issues that may affect CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT programs.
• Ensure all applicable CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT policies and regulations are compliant and identify/promote all necessary corrective actions. Ensure all program participants, including subrecipients, vendors, and stakeholders are aware of all policy changes.
• Perform any other duties and special projects as required.
• May require travel around the island.

The candidate must have the following qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor's degree or higher education from an accredited institution.
• Must have professional experience in managing FEMA Disaster Recovery Funds.
• Must have professional licenses and/or certifications related to the required degree, valid in Puerto Rico.
• Must have at least five (5) years of experience as a Program Manager, including at least three (3) years of experience with federally funded program or project management.
• Must have fluent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Must be working locally working within Puerto Rico.

The preferred candidate will also have:

• 8 years of program management experience managing large federally funded disaster recovery programs.
• Experience managing contractors and subcontractors.
• Extensive experience with FEMA Match Programs.
• Experience with regulatory filings and testimony preferred.
• Prior experience with CDBG-DR/MIT and federally funded projects.
• 5 years of experience managing teams of professionals.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work attentively with minimal supervision.
• Workdays in excess of 8 hours and/or weekend attendance may be required.
• Have extraordinary attention to detail and work well with a team.
• Ability to learn new software programs as necessary.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.

At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visiting http://www.tetratech.com/en/benefits.

For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.tetratech.com. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter on the Careers portion of our website at www.tetratech.com/careers.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Tetra Tech is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability - No calls or agencies.

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