Program Manager

JOB TITLE : Program Manager

LOCATION : Sheridan Barracks, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

DUTIES :

• Provide program management assistance services including tracking the plans and intentions of program team leaders and handling details associated with funded events (unlimited) 
• Maintain liaison with the PfPC Operations Director, Program Managers, and the Operations & Administrative Support specialist
•  Consult past budget execution statistics in the PfPC Operations Calendar to assist in estimating costs for future events
•  Input essential event information into the Government database via the Resource Requirements Worksheet (RRW) function on SharePoint or other Government-directed site
•  Ensure a thorough planning process resulting in the smooth execution of high-quality PfPC events.
• Conduct general facilitation of SME travel and event execution through regular liaison with RM Resource Specialist to ensure travelers are ticketed in a timely manner, funds transferred (e.g. interpretation, transportation, meals, lodging, advance per diem) to the SCOs supporting events, and SMEs are reimbursed in a timely manner
• Analyze the event execution, report to Government on any changes to determined objectives or intent, and coordinate contingencies.  Receive participant team lead inputs or requests for future events, clarify these inputs or requests, and report these to PfPC Program Managers
•  Facilitate communication in the common language of English between speakers and readers of different languages, due to the multinational aspect of the PfPC mission.    

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS :

•  Must be proficient using the following Microsoft products: EXCEL, WORD, POWER POINT and TEAMS. Must be able to perform database input and update functions.
•  Must have at least three years’ experience drafting correspondence and preparing written materials such as equipment status reports, after action reports, expenditure reports, supply requests, budget reports, and personnel reports. Must have at least three years’ experience as an operations specialist, office manager, or like experience.
• Must be familiar with the countries and dynamics of the Eurasia area of responsibility with experience in the region. Experience working in an international environment
• Must have English language proficiency equal to Level 3
• Must have the ability to facilitate communication in English, between speakers and readers of different languages.
• Facilitate communication in the common language of English between speakers and readers of different languages, due to the multinational aspect of the PfPC mission.    
• Must have experience as an action officer, program manager, or other responsible position requiring the application of problem solving and time management techniques, staff action processes, and effective oral and written communication skills