Head of Programme Management

The Alaka’ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a qualified Program Manager to support Corporate Operations out of our office in San Antonio, Texas .

Manages various DoD and other Federal projects within assigned areas of operations to ensure appropriate management controls, for planning, directing program execution and for monitoring, and reporting progress and issues.

Manages all Contracts/Task Orders within assigned area of operations to ensure appropriate management controls, for planning, directing program execution and for monitoring, and reporting progress and issues.

Review and track funding levels on all projects, develop and manage on-going project status and estimate-to-completion reports, manage, track and report labor hours and costs for active projects.

Work with the Business Development unit to identify and qualify new business leads and opportunities.

Review and assist the Finance Department with accounts receivable issues.

Staffing and personnel management oversees the acquisition and employment of program resources; create personnel requisitions, conduct job interviews, coordinate on boarding with the customer and corporate departments.

Problem identification and risk management: provide early and continuous process to identify problems, utilize lessons learned to minimize problem reoccurrence, and to provide follow-up to insure problem resolution.

Review contracts and contract modifications for accuracy.

Respond to questions/concerns of the client in relation to performance and labor.

Participates in special projects and various other duties as required.

Develop and foster relationships with employees, corporate staff, customers and potential customers.

Ability to manage and ensure the successful completion of multiple technical tasks.

Proven ability to quickly assess challenges, identify solutions, and bring immediate value to projects, leveraging both business and technical acumen.

Extensive experience in project management with the ability to scope, plan, and manage initiatives from inception through execution, ensuring quality, efficiency, and alignment with long-term objectives.

Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook & SharePoint.

Ability to prioritize and successfully manage numerous simultaneous activities.

Will be required to travel 25%.

Experience in managing Government contracts in support of DoD Healthcare and IT Support areas

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Management or related field plus four (4) years of experience in project and program management, or an appropriate combination of education and experience in project & program management functions.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Must currently possess a DoD Secret security clearance.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. EOE, including Disability/Vets” OR “Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans”

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which include providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.