REM Project Manager

SUMMARY

The responsibility of this position is to serve as an advisor to management on the evaluation of the effectiveness of programs and operations. The REM Projects Manager role will encompass a wide range of functions and activities associated with program and project planning, management, and evaluation. Within the context of this broad-based job specification, several duties and responsibilities encompass portfolio, program, project management, and evaluation. The REM Projects Manager will be responsible for the oversight and assistance in the development of policies and standards for in-house programs and projects, cross-functional project management support and coordination, and business process support function. They also develop plans, coordinate project scheduling, budgeting, and perform administrative tasks.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Master’s’ Degree (Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Urban Studies, or a closely related field)
• Project Management Certification preferred
• Previous experience with Microsoft Windows Server 2008, 2012, and 2016 preferred

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

• Program and Performance – Minimum 4 years
• Grants – Minimum of 4 years
• Project Management – Minimum of 4 years
• Non-For-Profit/Government – Minimum of 4 years
• For-Profit Experience – Minimum of 2 years

OTHER REQUIREMENTS 

• Must have or be able to acquire a valid state driver’s license
• Must pass federal, state, and local criminal investigation clearances, and pass a drug screening test administered by the Commission or its designated provider
• Must be insurable under the agency’s insurance policy

KNOWLEDGE 

• Knowledge of Housing & Urban Development Public Housing regulations and policies pertinent to the department
• Knowledge of DHC and departmental policies, procedures, and goals
• Knowledge of the organization’s structure, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of standard office procedures, filing, and standard office equipment, including computer, fax, copier, telephone system
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of automated information systems, and data processing
• Knowledge of basic office practices, procedures, and equipment
• Knowledge of desktop operating systems and applications such as Windows 2000/XP MS Office 2002/2003/2007, MS Project, MS Visio, Adobe Acrobat Professional 8, web tools, and browsers
• Knowledge of relevant government regulations and how to comply with them using computerized IT applications
• Knowledge of local and wide area networks and internetworking
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Information Technology and Telecommunication Technology
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of computers systems and software applications
• Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and institutional procedures
• Knowledge of strategic planning and organizational development techniques
• Knowledge of HUD programs, requirements, and policies/procedures
• Knowledge of the operation of commission and HUD computer system and software
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources management and supervision
• Knowledge of report preparation techniques

REQUIRED ABILITIES 

• Act Independently
• Analyze Situations
• Attend to Details
• Communicate Verbally
• Communicate in Writing
• Concentrate
• Identify Problems
• Initiate
• Manage Pressure
• Motivate
• Multi-Task
• Organize
• Problem Solve
• Think Creatively
• Empathize

REQUIRED SKILLS 

• Analyzes and evaluates, on a quantitative or qualitative basis, the effectiveness of
• program operations in meeting established goals and objectives.
• Develops, administers, monitors, or evaluates economic and community development
• programs, grants, and/or contracts for conformance, effectiveness, and timeliness.
• Develops cost analysis of projects or performs cost-benefit or economic evaluations of current or projected programs.
• Utilizes data collection and analysis techniques to evaluate individual programs; submits.
• Oral and written reports to management personnel for their consideration and decision-making.
• Researches and investigates the new or improved business and management practices for application to agency programs or operations.
• Develops new or modified administrative program policies, regulations, goals, or
• objectives.
• Proficiency with scripting languages.
• Strong interpersonal skills to assist non-technical individuals with complex technical issues

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• TBD

REPORTS TO 

• Director of Real Estate Management

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

[The fundamental job duties the individual must be able to perform, with or without accommodation; removal of these functions would fundamentally change the job]

• Reviews audit and investigative reports to determine appropriate changes or corrective action required;
• Provides assistance to the team in developing proposals and in preparing program plans and project application documents;
• Prepares, processes, issues, and tracks grants/assistance award and ensures and monitors compliance with all terms and conditions of financial reporting requirements.
• Proven network engineering, network operations, and network performance analysis skills;
• Hands-on technical troubleshooting capabilities.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of computing infrastructures.
• Familiarity with server management and monitoring tools.
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving ability.

 SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS 

[These are job duties the individual must be able to perform, with or without accommodation; removal of these functions would NOT fundamentally change the job]

• All other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND DEMANDS 

• Pushing
• Pulling
• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking
• Ascending/Descending Stairs
• Reaching
• Grasping/Finger Manipulation
• Visual Acuity
• Lifting
• Carrying
• Ascending/Descending Ladders
• Bending
• Discerning Colors
• Traversing Rough or Uneven Terrain

EQUIPMENT 

• Phones
• Computer/Laptop
• Copiers/Printers
• Scanners
• Monitors
• Lifts, Hoists, Escalates
• Communication Systems
• Projectors
• Hand Tools

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• Indoor Environment

SOFTWARE 

• Financial Systems
• Project Management Software
• Purchasing Systems
• Spreadsheet Software
• Word Processing Software
• Accounting Software
• Customer Relationship Management Software
• Contract Management Software
• Payroll/Human Resources

MARIJUANA

Although marijuana has been legalized under Michigan law, it is a Schedule I controlled substance and is illegal under federal law. As a federally funded agency DHC’s employees are NOT permitted to use or possess any form of marijuana for medical or recreational purposes. Any applicant for employment who tests positive for marijuana during a pre-employment drug screening shall be ineligible for employment with DHC. Any applicant for employment who advises DHC that s/he uses any form of marijuana will be ineligible for employment with DHC. DHC is unable to grant a request for a reasonable accommodation to use marijuana under any circumstance.