Job Description

Job Title: Program Manager

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The Office of Energy Development is seeking a program manager to direct, plan, control and coordinate one or more office programs, as specified by leadership. Responsible for designing, developing and implementing new programs, including the Energy Research Grant. You will establish program goals, work with office finance to determine budget requirements, set staffing levels and use a variety of statistical reports and analytical tools to evaluate and control program performance and quality. Incumbents may act as the State Coordinator for special federal programs and/or represent the agency on various interagency committees and task forces which determine program policy and service delivery. May supervise subordinate employees.

Principle Duties:

• Manages one or more statewide or agency wide program(s).
• Determines program goals and objectives and/or chairs committees established to support the program.
• Plans and manages projects and/or programs.
• Writes (or discusses) project/program plan(s), recommendation(s) and/or finding(s).
• Monitors and evaluates operations, programs, processes and/or practices for quality and effectiveness; makes recommendations for improvement.
• Develops and coordinates plans and policies, resources, and mission as well as goals, vision, and expectations of agency or program; prepares and updates plans and priorities.
• Develops, evaluates, or reviews plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities; assesses feasibility of proposals.
• May supervises subordinate personnel including: hiring, determining workload and delegating assignments, training, monitoring and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary actions.
• Coordinates projects and ensures adequate administrative controls, quality, and procedural efficiencies.
• Acts as a resource for management and staff; provides technical support within area of responsibility.
• Oversees project deliverables and contract performance of implementers, contractors, and vendors to meet goals.
• Pursue and lead the development, coordination, and response for grants, incentives, and requests for proposals.

The Ideal Candidate:

• 6+ years experience in program management, implementation, and/or a combination of relevant education and experience.
• Knowledge of the energy industry and experience working on projects related to funding energy research and/or development.
• Demonstrated experience with collaborative grant applications.
• The ability to assist in creating and maintaining budgets .
• Self-driven and a team player with established critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to contribute to multiple initiatives simultaneously with demonstrated attention to detail.
• Strong computer proficiency that ensures day-to-day work and meeting attendance can be performed successfully.
• Highly effective communicator in person/virtually, overemail, and over the phone.
• Experience working with state and/or federal agencies.
• Experience with database, data management ,and CRM applications.

**Preference will be give to applicants with grant writing/management experience and/or running/creating state programs.

Why you should join our team:
The successful applicant has the opportunity to make a difference in the State of Utah and its work in the energy industry. You will work with a talented team of professionals to reach challenging goals in a supportive environment. State employees enjoy insurance, generous retirement plans, vacation, and sick leave benefits to help with long-range planning and work-life balance. This is an excellent opportunity to believe in what you do and advance as a professional.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: . To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click .

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