Federal Program Manager Central Division Federal Sector Leader

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Do you have a passion for managing budgets meeting deadlines and exceeding client expectations Our delivery management professionals are involved in project delivery from initiation and planning to execution monitoring and closeout. Each phase requires strong attention to detail while communicating with internal and external stakeholders. Do you have a proven track record in managing goals and objectives Consider joining our team and work with peers who have vast industry knowledge and experience solving complex problems.

The Federal sector represents a strategic growth opportunity for Kleinfelder. To accelerate our expansion within this sector Red River Area is seeking a dynamic Federal Program Manager to also serve as the Central Division Federal Sector Leader to lead market growth business development and delivery of large-scale multi-discipline federal projects across the Central Division. The role is responsible for expanding Kleinfelders Federal market presence through client development capture planning and pursuit leadership while ensuring successful execution of complex multi-disciplinary federal programs and projects. Success in this role will be measured by market growth client satisfaction project performance and development of internal teams.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale multi-discipline projects (within and outside of the Federal sector) throughout their full lifecycle ensuring quality delivery budget adherence and client satisfaction.
• Manage project and program financial performance risk management resource planning and quality control.
• Lead Federal sector growth initiatives by identifying target clients contract vehicles funding opportunities and strategic pursuits.
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with federal agency clients teaming partners and key stakeholders to expand Kleinfelders market presence.
• Partner with Division leadership Account Managers and Seller-Doers to develop capture strategies and position Kleinfelder for upcoming opportunities.
• Support major pursuits through opportunity identification client engagement proposal development reviews presentations and interviews.
• Drive organic growth by expanding existing client relationships and identifying follow-on work from successful project execution.
• Monitor federal market trends agency priorities funding programs and competitor activities to inform strategic business decisions.
• Represent Kleinfelder at industry events conferences and professional organizations important to Federal and other key clients.
• Coordinate with Kleinfelders National Federal Program to implement company federal initiatives in the Central Division.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree with minimum of 15 years of related work experience.
• Minimum 10 years of project/program management experience and minimum 8 years in US Federal market with multiple agencies and existing client relationships within those agencies.
• Demonstrated success managing large multi-disciplinary complex projects and programs.
• Strong business development client management financial management and strategic planning experience.
• Experience leading high-value pursuits / proposals and preparing technical reports and work plans.
• Professional registration (PE PG or equivalent) and PMP certification preferred.
• Excellent leadership communication negotiation and team-building skills.
• Proven ability to drive growth assess market conditions and develop successful capture and delivery strategies within the Federal market.
• Ability to travel as needed (30-40%).

This position may be based anywhere within Kleinfelders Central Division geographic footprint but the Red River Area (TX/OK) is preferred.

Following an offer candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials a motor vehicle report (MVR) and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder:Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers scientists and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients transportation water energy and other private infrastructure. As a responsive cross-disciplinary team of bright curious and innovative problem-solvers we are dedicated to doing the right thing every day on every project from over 110 offices in the US Canada and great people to the best work is our purpose together we deliver.

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Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity equity and inclusion comes creativity innovation and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits:Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including: medical dental vision life insurance 401(k) plan and paid holidays.

Career Development:We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff offering each employee every opportunity to grow develop and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity:Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

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