People and Internal Operations Department Program Management Manager

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree. A minimum of five years of experience in project management to include establishing a project charter/road map, resource allocation, and monitoring performance and quality metrics. Experience in large-scale construction or capital projects preferred. Coursework or training in Project Management is preferred.

Recruitment Notes

The Program Management Manager is responsible for overseeing a portfolio of County projects, maintaining continuous visibility into the schedule, budget, scope, and risk profile of each project. Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining current visibility into the schedule, budget, scope, change order status, and risk profile of every project in the assigned portfolio.
• Coordinating, overseeing, and, as needed, supervising the work of Program Management Specialists or other staff that may be assigned to projects within the program.
• Identifying projects at risk and escalating to PMO leadership in accordance with established escalation protocols.
• Reviewing project financial documentation across the portfolio, including expenditure requisitions, change orders, payment requests, bids, and award recommendations.
• Reviewing design and construction submittals to ensure alignment with County standards and project requirements.
• Serving as an escalation point for issues between project staff, consultants, contractors, client departments, and external stakeholders, including responses to audits and inquiries
• Handling matters that require elevated coordination beyond day-to-day project management, including contract negotiations, contractual amendments, financial modifications, schedule extensions, procurement coordination, and any change to original resolutions or agreements with vendors.
• Preparing portfolio reporting and supporting documentation for executive review.
• Managing capital projects directly as assigned, including flagship or high-visibility projects requiring manager-level oversight.
• Supporting project closeout, reconciliation, and documentation across the program in accordance with PMO standards and County reporting systems.

Preferences

• Active Registered Architect (RA), Professional Engineer (PE), or Certified General Contractor in the State of Florida preferred.
• Strong written communication skills, with experience preparing executive-level correspondence is desired.
• Experience coordinating across multiple consultant teams, contractors, and client departments/stakeholders simultaneously is preferred.

About Miami-Dade County

Miami-Dade County (MDC) is the largest county in Florida with approximately 2.7 million residents, renowned for its vibrant culture and economic dynamism. MDC has operated since 1957 under a unique metropolitan system of government known as a "two-tier federation" with a strong Mayor and a 13 Board of County Commissioners. The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) is the legislative body, consisting of 13 members elected from single-member districts. Members are elected and serve one four-year term and may serve up to two consecutive four-year terms. The Commission chooses a chairperson who presides over the BCC and appoints the members of legislative committees. In January 2025, the Miami-Dade County transitioned to include five Constitutional Offices with elected leaders including Sheriff, Clerk of Court and Comptroller, Property Appraiser, Tax Collector and Supervisor of Elections.

Benefits

Miami-Dade County offers outstanding comprehensive benefits that include full medical, dental, optional vision and disability insurance; optional 457 pre-tax savings plans, optional flexible spending accounts, 13 paid holidays, one birthday holiday, and three floating holidays; vacation and sick leave; and employee contributory membership in the Florida Retirement System.

Applicants qualifying for employment will be subject to an extensive background check including, but not limited to, fingerprint checks, employment verification and other screening procedures. All documents submitted in response to the advertisement are public records pursuant to Chapter 119 Florida Statutes.

Miami-Dade County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Local and Federal law.