Data and AI Program Manager and Process Controls Lead

ManTech; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Data and AI Program Manager to lead innovative projects within their consulting practice. This remote role involves managing diverse teams and delivering cutting-edge solutions for federal clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, experience with Data & AI initiatives, and a passion for driving process improvements. With opportunities for growth and a focus on client satisfaction, this position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. Join a forward-thinking company and help shape the future of technology in the public sector.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of leadership and project management experience.
• Experience supporting Federal Clients on Data & AI projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery for assigned projects, managing client and internal relationships.
• Maintain project timelines and manage scope against contractual baselines.

Skills

Project Management

Data & AI Projects

Analytical Skills

People Management

Agile Methodology

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, IT, Computer Science, or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Collaboration Tools (Slack, MS Office, Google Workspace)

Job description

Data and AI Program Manager and Process Controls Lead

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Data and AI Program Manager to join our Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Consulting practice. This is a remote position, with travel to client locations as necessary to support delivery.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Leading all aspects of delivery for assigned project/program, including client and internal relationships

Leading a diverse team of Data and AI resources to deliver FOAK projects based on ManTech’s project methodology

Maintaining complex project timelines and tracking deliverables. Managing project scope against the contractual baseline and or statement of objectives

Coordinating project/program management meetings, and preparation of briefings and presentations (client and corporate audiences)

Gathering data and updating project/program financial status reports, forecasts, and PM model. Explaining technical issues clearly and accurately to both technical and non-technical audiences. Identifies opportunities for organic contract growth

Gathering pre and post-implementation facts to contribute to the documentation of the ROI and other Business Case components for the Past Performance write-up; Documents Past Performance write-ups

Lead project Process Controls for the Data and AI PMO for all project types, including programs owned by the practice, supported by the practice, staffed by the practice, and internal research and development initiatives. Incorporating process updates as needed to support practice growth. Have people management responsibilities as the practice and PMO grows. Minimum 25% client billable work

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree ( preferably in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science or Engineering relevant experience acceptable in lieu of preferred degree) and a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant leadership and Project Management experience

Experience supporting Federal Clients. Experience with Data & AI projects with a diverse team of resources.

Experience tailoring the project/program management plan and contractual deliverables / project artifacts to adapt to the practice methodology

Experience with Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.)

Experience preparing and presenting project status to clients and corporate leadership

Experience providing strategic account planning

People management experience. Strong analytical and quality assessment skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience as a management consultant for a major Federal consulting firm

Experience working in an Agile team

Experience facilitating workshops

Project Management Professional (PMP) certified

Experience with collaboration tools such as Slack, MS Office, Google Workspace

Citizenship and Security Clearance Requirements:

Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance or higher

Physical Requirements:

The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.

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