Program Director
Company: Red Zone HR Solutions
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Are you an experienced, collaborative program management
professional looking for a new opportunity to build project
management processes and lead culture with a thriving non-profit
organization? Are you interested in working with a value driven
company that promotes western US agricultural products across the
world? - Our Vancouver client is a non-profit trade association
whose mission is to increase international growth of western
agribusiness by providing financial support, export readiness and
business development services to companies located in the thirteen
Western United States, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern
Mariana Islands. They achieve organizational excellence through
efficient and effective people, systems, and processes.Reporting to
the Deputy Director, the Program Director of FundMatch Claims and
Export Readiness directs, administers, and manages all aspects of
the FundMatch and Export Readiness program by developing and
implementing program initiatives, projects, policies, and
procedures consistent with federal, state and company regulation
and policy.
Key Responsibilities:
--- Consistently manage and administer program in accordance with
federal funding regulations and internal company policies--- Manage
FundMatch claims applications, contracting and allocation of
program budget for participating companies--- Manage and own
Unified Export Strategy (UES) ensuring the delivery of activities
for the ER program in the UES from project management, quality
assurance, on time and within budget, in accordance with the
program strategy, plan and program federal regulations--- Manage
all program contributions--- Develop framework for export readiness
program in collaboration with members, participant's and cross
functional leaders--- Coordinate with the Global Connect Program
Director when engaging with in market retainer contractors---
Manage contracting with third party providers including RFPs,
ensure they meet approved contacting guidelines--- Coordinate the
annual preparation, and submission of Unified Export Strategy (UES)
application for assigned programs--- Prepare and submit timely and
accurate reports to meet federal funding requirements--- Support
team on annual compliance review and financial audit --- Track,
monitor, and report out on program results, funding utilization and
other program initiatives--- Provide leadership and oversight of
daily operations of assigned programs, including integration of
best practices and evaluation of program services--- Manage
continuous improvement and performance evaluation processes,
including goal setting, annual reviews, and professional
development of direct reports--- Manage the hiring, training, and
retention activities and initiatives--- Integrate best practices
into day-to-day program operations --- Ensure effective quality
assurance and overall integrity of the program--- Work
collaboratively with other directors and leadership members to
ensure fully integrated programs for all company participants
receiving services through the organization--- Manage, research,
and maintain budgets for activities within the assigned program;
administer approved budgets and direct preparation and maintenance
of detailed and comprehensive reports, records, and files
supporting program operations and activities--- Support planning
and execution of organizations strategic planning and member
meetings--- Take the initiative in thought leadership, innovation,
and creativity--- Attend and participate in all meetings as
assigned, including but not limited to staff and team meetings,
consultations with company participants, member states and
territories, and other third-party partners--- Develop and maintain
strong relationships with internal and external customers to
promote quality, consistency, and efficiency in company
operations--- Promote a culture of trust, service, integrity,
excellence, and accountability--- Create, model, and maintain a
work culture that supports and values inclusion, equity, and
diversitySpecific Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability:Individual must
possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able
to explain and demonstrate that he, she or they can perform the
essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable
accommodation.
--- Requires the ability to learn, interpret, and apply Market
Access Program and other federal and state rules and regulations as
related to the responsibilities of the position--- Requires the
ability to advocate for the programs and support the core values of
the organization--- Ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with internal and external parties---
Requires the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in
writing with team, members, contractors, Foreign Agricultural
Service, and other industry partners--- Ability to work
collaboratively and act in a lead role within a team environment---
Ability to direct, train, and coordinate staff and establish and
maintain cooperative working relationships with team, members,
contractors and other third-party representatives--- Considerable
expertise in establishing and operating all aspects of program
management including planning, organizing, tracking, measuring,
evaluating and executing.--- Define and closely monitor program
KPIs, including qualitative measures and results oriented
management--- Ability to conduct research and present data in a
clear and persuasive manner--- Ability to compose and present
comprehensive reports--- Strong analytical and data analysis
skills--- Requires the ability to develop and administer budgets---
Requires excellent organizational skills and attention to detail---
Requires strong orientation towards taking initiative and ownership
of projects, assignments and programs in their entirety--- Ability
to manage changing priorities, multiple efforts, meet deadlines and
adapt to a changing business environment while building and
strengthening internal and external relationships--- Ability to
make interpret, problem solve and make decisions based on
analytical data --- Ability to conduct research and present data in
a clear and persuasive manner--- Ability to routinely and
independently exercise sound judgment in decision-making ---
Ability to maintain confidentiality and effectively handle
sensitive information with sound judgment, tact, and discretion---
Ability to think strategically and long-term about the needs of the
program value proposition--- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
applications and other cloud-based tools--- Requires the ability to
travel overnight both domestically and internationally up to
15%Supportive Functions:In addition to performance of the essential
functions, this position may be required to perform a combination
of supportive functions as other duties assigned, with the
percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined
by the department leader based upon the requirements of the
company.Other Duties:Positively contribute to organizational
culture through understanding, supporting, and participating in the
company mission, vision, and values. Demonstrate working knowledge
of the service standards. Regular attendance in conformance with
the standards, which may be established by the organization from
time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this
position.Minimum Qualifications:--- Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years
of experience in non-profit, project management, program management
or related field; 2 years additional relevant experience may be
substituted for degree--- Minimum of two years of experience
managing direct reports--- Demonstrated history of strong project
management and organizational skills; ability to independently
manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks with exceptional
attention to detail--- Demonstrated strength in team management;
passion for supporting and developing staff; strong ability to
motivate team members and assess performance---Demonstrated
interpersonal skills; ability to cultivate professionally
collaborative relationships at all levels, from direct reports to
members of the board--- Ability to work independently and maintain
"big picture" perspective
Keywords: Red Zone HR Solutions, Vancouver , Program Director, Executive , Vancouver, Washington
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