Program Manager (40196)

Job Duties/Scope Of Work

The Workforce Solutions (WFS) team administers benefits and compensation, talent acquisition, employee development, employee and labor relations, and all other Human Resources functions as part of an overall commitment to maintain a highly skilled workforce.

This position resides within the Workforce Resources and Development (WRD) department with in WFS and will support the expansion and increased demand for employee development services and programs.

This position resides within a highly complex, challenging, and fast-paced environment, and has a high level of autonomy. To be successful in this position, the selected candidate must demonstrate a high degree of initiative and be able to implement development programs from concept to delivery, while interfacing with HMIS senior leadership and meeting schedule-based milestones and time-sensitive deadlines.

To be successful, the candidate selected for this position must utilize a proactive approach to oversee the expansion and implementation of new organizational development initiatives.

The selected candidate must be able to perform all of the following essential job duties:

• Oversee and manage the administration of multiple development, recognition, and training programs.
• Proactively evaluate current employee development programs and propose new development initiatives to WFS management and HMIS senior leadership.
• Initiate and facilitate meetings with all levels of management.
• Construct and implement customized, ad hoc development and training curriculum, tailored upon request from managers or other customers.
• Coordinate with WRD's Buyers Technical Representative (BTR) to support contract activity during the coordination of outside support from external vendors and resources, as needed.
• Certify HMIS employees to be fully qualified Development Dimensions International (DDI) instructors and provide coaching, development, and guidance to HMIS certified instructors during facilitation of classes.
• Provide day-to-day performance management consulting to leadership (e.g. coaching, counseling, and guidance on employee development and strategic resource management goals and objectives.)
• Manage maintenance of and updates to the company's succession planning process and incorporation of development platforms that enhance the readiness of successors for key or critical roles in the company.
  
  

Other Job Duties Of This Position Will Include

• Introduce and champion company-supported outreach and community involvement initiatives and oversee resources/support needed during implementation.
• Interface daily with all levels of management and employees, including senior leaders, legal counsel, represented employees, Department of Energy representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate organizational development and leadership development classes for both employees and managers, as needed.
• Maintain effective working relationships with teammates in other WFS departments and collaborate on shared tasks.
• Maintain knowledge of current laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements, as applicable to area of expertise.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience in employee/organizational development, training, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a leadership role such as project manager, program manager, supervisor, or lead.
• Skilled in articulating information and facilitating discussions in both classroom and virtual settings.
• Clear and concise communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Efficiently manage heavy workloads and multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines and adapting to changing priorities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to interface with management, employ