The CNECTS Program Director is responsible for managing the implementation of multiple enterprise initiatives and ensuring their alignment with business strategies and objectives. The position is accountable for developing and managing an effective project management and quality assurance discipline and ensuring that CNECTS enterprise projects are delivering on their promised benefits to our government customers on time, within budget, in scope and with exceptional quality.
Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.
As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to obtain and maintain the required customer clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment and property.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from Project Management Institute (PMI). Graduate degree preferred.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Develop and implement program strategies and objectives to achieve organizational and contract specific goals.
Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of programs and projects.
Monitor program performance and make necessary adjustments to meet targets.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure program success.
Provide leadership and guidance to program staff, fostering a positive work environment.
Prepare and present program reports to senior management and stakeholders.
Supports enterprise project portfolio management, financial management and operations for the Business Services practice area.
Develop relationships with key business units, providing thought-leadership around project framework and delivery methods and helping support strategic planning and execution.
Receives executive level guidance on improving the performance of the business.
Leads program plans for business development, proposals and technical delivery.
Demonstrates leadership for specific market opportunities, competitive analysis and financial and operations business impacts.
Responsible for operating profit/loss and customer satisfaction for programs.
Supports organizational business development by leading capture on organic growth. Demonstrates capabilities in business development life cycle: capture management, proposal management, solution architecture, pricing and competitive assessment.
Provides thoughtful leadership by leveraging the full breadth of the corporation's capabilities and expertise in developing and enabling innovative ideas, unique strategies, tools and techniques for delivering complex client solutions.
Effectively communicates with Executive Leadership, partners and clients with the ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all organizational levels with clear messaging.
Uses a collaborative leadership style with ability to work across organizational boundaries; ability to be comfortable in environment of uncertainty leading multiple high-energy project teams; and passionate about helping clients solve hard problems.
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