Grant Program Manager

Grant Program Manager

Duration: 5 Months

Location: Portland, OR Hybrid (Maybe Open to Remote)

Work Hours: Mon to Friday 4 Hours per Day

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Grant Program Manager to join our team, where you will play a critical role in managing our grant programs. Your focus will be on coordinating and fulfilling the Statement of Project Objectives (SOPO) for various grants, including high-profile projects like the Pelton Round Butte transmission line upgrade. This position requires skillful negotiation of unique SOPOs with different governing agencies and partners.

In this role, your responsibilities will include overseeing the execution, scheduling, and reporting of multiple grants, requiring strong communication skills as you liaise with government bodies and external partners. You'll also work closely with the Senior Infrastructure Program Director in external reporting to stakeholders and the Public Utilities Commission. Ideal for someone with excellent project management and negotiation skills, this position offers the opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams and make a significant impact in our grant management efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and Innovate: Manage diverse projects, including business system improvements, strategic implementations, and pilot programs. Your leadership will shape the future of our operations.
• Strategic Partnership: Work closely with operations managers, aligning projects with strategic goals, optimizing costs, and minimizing operational impacts. You'll be the bridge between vision and execution.
• Project Mastery: Craft comprehensive project plans, manage schedules, budgets, and resources. Anticipate risks and devise effective mitigation strategies.
• Team Leadership: Guide and inspire your team. Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Your leadership will be key to our collective success.
• Quality and Compliance: Ensure projects are delivered with the highest quality, on time, and within budget. Your attention to detail will set the standard for excellence.
• Effective Communication: Develop and implement communication strategies, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and engaged.
• Process Improvement: Lead initiatives to refine processes and policies. Your insights will drive efficiencies and innovations across the organization.
• Collaboration: Engage with peers, customers, and other utilities to share best practices and strengthen partnerships.

Requirements

• Is utilities experience required? (Y/N) It would be helpful.
• Education Requirements (Experience in Lieu of Degree): Four year college degree
• Certification Requirements (Any Preferences): PM certs
• How many years of experience are you looking for?: Five years

Top 3 Must-Haves (Hard and/or Soft Skills)

• Be comfortable in managing ambiguity
• Must be highly organized
• Able to develop relationships quickly and be able to leverage those.

Top 3 Nice-To-Haves (Hard and/or Soft Skills)

• Grant experience
• PM certifications