Deputy Program Manager - Government Services

HORNE is a professional services firm founded on a cornerstone of public accounting. As a top 25 business advisory firm, our 2,000+ team members serve clients from offices and project locations across the nation and Puerto Rico. Our Government Services practice is at the forefront of economic recovery programs nationwide with one of the most experienced and innovative teams anywhere. Our team provides program and project management, compliance, grant management, subject matter expertise and disaster recovery solutions needed to help government agencies affect positive change.

HORNE’s Government Services team seeks an experienced Deputy Program Manager to play a key leadership role implementing the IRA DOE Home Energy Rebate program for the State of Montana.

The person selected for this role will be charged with overseeing the development, administration, and monitoring of federally funded programs and projects being implemented in Montana.  The selected candidate’s primary responsibility will be to ensure that programs are eligible under both State and federal regulations, adhere to the outlined program guidelines and procedures, and maintain proper documentation to support all eligible expenses incurred by the State agency. As the Deputy Program Manager, you will be expected to provide high-level expertise across a broad range of subject matter areas including, project management, compliance and monitoring, federal reporting, procurement, energy efficiency, and eligibility standards applicable for each project.  This role will be stationed in Montana. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports to the Program Manager.
• Manage and track agency spends and project progress.
• Interface with state client agency, as well as senior program staff.
• Supervise a dynamic staff of direct reports, creating opportunities for growth.
• Ensure the delivery of timely, effective, and high-quality results to support the goals of the State of Montana agency.
• Ensure provision of high-quality service to all clients, taking action as necessary to maintain the firm's high reputation for superior client services.

 

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Project Management role, additional experience in residential energy-efficiency and rebate programs a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Professional reputation for consistent excellence in delivering on client commitments, ensuring effective program and project quality review processes, and driving a customer satisfaction culture.
• Experience with state and local governments, and the types of initiatives necessary to help them build their economy and culture.
• Demonstrated ability to internally monitor all program and project activities to ensure quality control and quality assurance and be prepared for Federal audits of program activities.
• Demonstrated success managing complex cross-functional teams to achieve high levels of production, meet tight deadlines, and deliver compliant, quality work products.
• Demonstrated success in program execution, client relationships, and profitability.
• Proven track record of leading a team and accomplishing successful business results.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, emotional intelligence, critical thinking skills, and integrity and ethics.
• Team player with the demonstrated ability to build organizational capability, motivate teaming partners/staff to ensure high levels of engagement, and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project Management Software).

HORNE Values…

• A forward thinking, anticipatory professional driven by a passion to pursue your full potential and dreams.
• A work environment that promotes collaboration, consistency, and community service to empower people.
• An inclusive culture that promotes career/life integration and invests in developing people in areas of focused expertise.

HORNE Offers…

• An unrivaled distinctive, special culture that values collaboration, innovation, and positive energy which HORNE calls “Deliver with Care.”
• A team of professionals grounded in strong, personal relationships and a sense of belonging to a common purpose for adding value and making a difference.
• A dedicated team of individuals from diverse backgrounds working together to leave our clients better than we found them.

 

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