Junior Assistant Program Manager - Program Manager Training Program (UTAH)

Company: Surefox North America
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Surefox North America is a veteran owned company that prides itself on creating a diverse and unique culture of trained and talented individuals. We are currently seeking an experienced full-time Junior Assistant Program Manager (Program Management Training Program) with leadership experience and strong organizational skills who can join our team Utah (Salt lake City or Provo). This position will accelerate your learning opportunities and career growth within Surefox by immersing you into the inner workings of the organization with an emphasis on using independent judgment and discretion on tasks intended to train the skills needed for program management. Your primary duties will include performing tasks under the supervision of top Surefox leadership to learn how to successfully manage and execute entire programs in accordance with client and/or Surefox leadership directives. You are expected to have a strong work ethic demonstrated by setting high standards of performance, as well as be able to interact in a professional and respectful manner with fellow employees, employees of our clients, and members of the public. As we encourage veterans and candidates that are currently in the military reserve to apply, we welcome all who share the same passions for protection as we do. We are not offering visa sponsorship for this position at this time. What you will do: Serve as an operational focal point for administrative actions and relevant projects to support the Deputy Chiefs of Staff and the Strategic Area Managers Manage complex projects assigned by Assistant Program Manager and/or Program Managers; lead the collaboration for the projects across all appropriate sections to ensure all stakeholder perspectives are integrated Coordinate projects across staff sections under the direction of the Deputy Chiefs of Staff and Assistant Chiefs of Staff as applicable Format information for internal and external communications in the form of memos, emails, presentations and reports Work closely with the account teams to keep them informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities ensuring to follow up as required Other substantive projects and duties related to the Company's general business matters as assigned by the Deputy Chiefs of Staff for the overall benefit of the organization Provide updates to senior leadership on assigned cross-departmental projects, including progress assessments, resources required, and risks to completion of assigned projects in a matrixed organization Exercise independent judgment and discretion in developing and offering a divergent perspective in operational and strategic decision making Research, find, and introduce industry best practices to support Surefox's continued growth and professionalization/improvement Provide input and guidance to the Deputy Chief of Staff on the Junior Assistant Program Manager training process to enable the improvement of the process What you will learn: How to serve as the program primary leader, responsible for successful management and execution of an entire program in accordance with client and/or Surefox leadership directives How to serve as the primary focal point for communications with client Theory and practice of setting the example while modeling good leadership, decision making, professionalism, and communication for the people within your program How to initiate and set goals for programs according to organizational strategic objectives Development and monitoring of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) How to devise evaluation strategies to monitor program performance and identify improvement areas Implementation of internal methods of efficiency improvement Communication of program issues, statuses, and progress to upper management during Surefox coordination meetings How to assess and prioritize client requirements through key engagements and program manager feedback Consolidation of information for briefings and reports to the client on the health and performance of the program How to lead creation and presentation of quarterly business review (QBR) to the client under Strategic Account Manager supervision Planning and execution of the development of new programs aligned with organizational growth Identification methods of opportunities, coordination of engagements, and implementation strategies to develop new business opportunities How to develop, mentor, and train your assistant program managers and other direct reports to enhance efficiency and productivity in accordance with the Surefox Counseling Program Conducting cross-functional collaboration with other programs and staff to address and solve higher level organizational issues and initiatives How to ensure operations and activities adhere to federal and state regulations as well as Surefox policies How to serve as program's primary focal point for managing and preparing MSAs/SOWs in direct coordination with the Surefox Legal Department and under the guidance of the Strategic Account Manager How to develop, control, and supervise program budgets to ensure resources are devoted to strategic objectives How to audit Time and Attendance on HRIS for respective areas Coordination of proper administrative and logistical support to ensure quality control of services provided What is required: Must be eligible for employment within the United States Must be a full time resident of the state of Utah. Must have passed or be able to pass the Utah Contract Security Company Qualifying Agent Exam. Must have a minimum of 6,000 hours of compensated experience as a manager, supervisor, or administrator of a contract security company. Must be willing to be a corporate officer and hold the contract security company license for the company and maintain the license in good standing with the state of Utah. Cannot be engaged in any other employment on a regular basis including with a government agency Must have Associates Degree or equivalent Must be able to pass an extensive background check and drug screening 2-5 years of work experience in program/project management or similar role Must have exceptional attention to detail Strong organizational and time management skills Must be a self-starter and driven Strong problem-solving skills and analytical abilities Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds Display sound judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions Ability to create and manage budgets Ability to work independently and as a team member Fully vaccinated status related to COVID-19 as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by anticipated start date and ability to provide proof upon request What is desired: Military background is a plus Experience in working with Director Level Employees and Up 4-Year Bachelor's Degree or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

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