Program Manager

Pay Grade: M

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Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.
What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.  
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths. 
• Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.

Under broad supervision from the State Registrar, the program manager will plan, coordinate, organize, and assess the development and implementation of projects within the State Office of Vital Records program. The program manager will develop and implement policies, procedures, and processes which support the functional and technological advancements of records maintenance, retention, delivery and quality. 

Job Responsibilities

• Assists with and coordinates the development and execution of program goals, objectives, and scope to ensure alignment with the State Office of Vital Records strategic vision.
• Assesses the allocation of resources across multiple projects to develop challenging, but achievable project schedules.
• Collaborates with senior leadership to prioritize projects. 
• Identifies and assigns tasks, activities and milestones to Office staff.
• Identifies, assesses, and analyzes risks and issues which could impact program delivery and develops mitigation plans for known risks and issues.
• Communicates project and program progress to stakeholders, to include all levels of staff up to senior leadership.
• Oversees multiple projects to include meeting facilitation, project coordination, progress reporting, performance and budget management.
• Uses transparent communication and proven processes to foster a collaborative environment.
• Executes best practice and project management standards to support the development of a program portfolio.
• Creates documentation to support all program management efforts.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (BASED ON THE NEEDS OF THE POSITION):

• Certified project management professional.
• At least 5 years’ experience managing a portfolio of at least 7 projects.
• Completion of a college degree in business management, public health administration or related degree which supports the successful execution of the job responsibilities OR 7 years’ experience working with a combination of skills and experience which supports the successful execution of the job responsibilities. 

OTHER INFORMATION:

• The candidate selected for this position will not be required to travel
• The candidate selected for this position is expected to complete an 8-hour workday within the hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm.
• The candidate selected for this position must work in-office for two months prior to working a hybrid schedule.

 

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY ON THIS SITE.  YOU MUST APPLY AT https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/georgiadph