Program Manager

Job Title: Program Manager Department: Environment, Safety, and Security Location: College Station, Texas Salary: $4,180.17 - $7,617.75 per month commensurate with experience. Job Type: Staff The System Offices, part of the Texas A&M University System, provides a comprehensive benefits package including competitive health benefits, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, a defined benefit retirement plan, optional defined contribution plans, tuition assistance, and wellness programs. This position serves as the ESS Program Manager and oversees program and project activities, including developing, implementing, and monitoring department and project budgets, tracking timelines and deliverables, and providing periodic evaluations and reports. The role also delivers analytical and advanced administrative support to ESS, developing procedures, strategic plans, and materials for ESS programs, and coordinating departmental administrative and operational processes. Program Management Responsibilities Assist in defining the ESS project mission, vision, scope, and delivery objectives. Manage project portfolios aligned with organizational business strategies and established project management standards. Develop and implement procedures for the administration of ESS programs. Research, develop, and write white papers and prepare presentations. Plan, schedule, and coordinate project activities through regular engagement with internal and external stakeholders. Coordinate project resources in collaboration with resource holders to support effective execution. Manage projects of moderate complexity where problems and solutions are generally defined. Oversee project quality control and assurance to ensure deliverables meet defined standards. Establish and monitor goals for project delivery, applying best practices in vendor selection, contract negotiation, and project life cycle management. Provide budget input and monitoring for projects with minor to moderate financial impact. Maintain current knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and national guidelines impacting environmental, health, safety, and security programs within the A&M System. Coordinate and track updates to A&M System policy and regulations, of which ESS is the primary contact office. Manage and coordinate the development and implementation of special projects for ESS. Serve as lead coordinator for ESS project teams and special initiatives. Administrative, Compliance, and Program Support Responsibilities Assist with yearly budgetary and contract processes. Prepare vouchers, purchase orders, and requisitions. Coordinate with accounting personnel and other support staff. Assist with coordination of ESS operational programs and events, including conference planning, blood drives, and training activities. Provide administrative support for departmental personnel processes, including employee onboarding, personnel records maintenance, evaluations, and expense reporting. Serve as custodian of departmental websites and SharePoint sites, ensuring content integrity, data governance, records retention, and disposition in accordance with A&M System records management requirements and applicable standards. Perform other related duties as assigned in support of ESS operations and leadership priorities. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Five years of related experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Advanced skills in word processing, spreadsheets, Microsoft applications, and project management software such as Asana and TeamDynamix. Excellent knowledge of business correspondence formatting, grammar, and punctuation. Advanced planning and organization skills. Position is security sensitive. Must comply with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System policies, regulations, rules, and procedures. All tasks must be performed safely in compliance with System safety requirements. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Preferred Qualifications Professional Project Manager (PMP) Certification. Four years of project or program management experience at a state agency or an institution of higher education in Texas. Other Requirements Position is security-sensitive and restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered. Incomplete applications may result in rejection without the option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application. All applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and other information required by the institution’s procedures. Equal Opportunity Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr