Program Manager

Description & Requirements Maximus is seeking an experienced and passionate Program Manager to lead and manage the California LifeLine Foster Youth Program. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in program management, youth services, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of foster youth. As a Program Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of our program initiatives, ensuring that we deliver high-quality support to our participants. Why Maximus? - Bonus Opportunities
- UTO (Unlimited Time Off)
- Paid Holidays
- 401k with company matching
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development opportunities Program Specific Requirements : - High School Diploma with 4 years of experience in Project Management - Bachelors preferred - PMP License preferred - Experience in Marketing preferred - Experience working with Foster Youth Programs preferred - Must be able and willing to travel to Los Angeles (LA) up to 30% of the time as needed Home office requirements: - Reliable high-speed internet service
- Minimum 20 Mpbs download speeds/50 Mpbs for shared internet connectivity
- Minimum 5 Mpbs upload speeds **This is a traveling remote position that will require frequent travel to Los Angeles the first 6-8 months and will then be fully remote** Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Responsible for management and oversight of project business units and resources. - Ensure compliance with all Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs.)- Ensure compliance with all internal and external requirements, program business rules, as well as government regulations. - Oversee the quality and timeliness of contractually required reports and deliverables. - Participate with project and executive management to establish strategic plans, objectives, initiatives, and work plans. - Work with project and executive leadership to develop performance goals and objectives for the project and resources while monitoring the achievement of those goals. - Analyze daily, weekly, and monthly reports for performance measurement and efficiencies. - Identify potential problem areas, recommend solutions, and work closely and cooperatively with the client to resolve issues quickly and fairly. - Provide direction to team members and resolve problems in a timely and professional manner. - Facilitate communication on project status including applicable corrective and preventive actions to leadership. - Ensure project budget and related financial schedules meet requirements. - Assist in creation and implementation of innovative methodologies, process improvements, and corrective action plans to continually streamline and improve project operations, outcomes, and quality. - Develop, modify, and execute project policies while ensuring all project team members are in compliance. - Assist with issues and risk management. -Participate in mitigation and contingency actions to address any risks. - Advocate for the needs and rights of foster youth within the community and with policymakers. - Cultivate and maintain relationships with community partners, stakeholders, and service providers to enhance program effectiveness and resource availability. - Design, implement, and continuously improve program initiatives to meet the evolving needs of foster youth. Minimum Requirements - Bachelor's degree in related field. - 5-7 years of relevant professional experience required. - Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree. EEO Statement Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status. Pay Transparency Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.