Program Manager Communications

Outreach Strategists an awardwinning marketing and PR firm is seeking an experienced communications program manager who will operate as an individual contributor to support a largescale public project. The selected candidate will complete general activities related to the programs management and not specific to design or construction contract administration activities.

Background:

In November 2022 Harris County voters approved three bond propositions totaling $1.2 billion. The Harris County Engineering Department (HCED) bond package funds public safety facilities roads drainagetransportationrelated programs parks and trails.

This role is ideal for an agile innovative resultsdriven professional with experience in government processes stakeholder engagement project management and communication.

Expectations for this role include but are not limited to:

Work onsite with HCED staff to assist in managing capital projects in design and construction.

Conduct daytoday management of projects under general oversight and guidance by HCED and Jacobs Engineering staff.

Schedule attend and/or conduct regular meetings with Harris County design engineers contractors and stakeholders to present project metrics including overall program schedule design progress budget updates funding updates construction progress and identified issues with recommendations.Prepare agendas and meeting minutes.

If required assist Harris County in holding meetings with establishment owners the public HOAs committees municipalities and stakeholders to discuss the works progress and the steps going forward.

Develop guidelines to ensure consistent application of public relations management for public engagement meetings ribboncuttings groundbreaking ceremonies 3D video renderings meeting management (e.g. moderators questionandanswer support technical speakers etc.) rehearsals and flyer or sign distribution.

Work with additional program project managers precinct communications teams and stakeholders on the selection and setup of the groundbreaking and ribboncutting ceremony site.

Support design analysis review and public engagement efforts related to planning programmingand prioritization of public park facilities.

Qualifications:

Proven experience in government communications stakeholder engagement and project management.

Ability to selfgovern and strategically prioritize deliverables.

Excellent leadership communication negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Ability to analyze and distill complex information for public consumption.

Bachelors degree in communications public affairs or a related field.

Interested candidates please email a resume and cover letter detailing your experience and suitability for the role.

Remote Work :

No