Director / Sr. Program Manager | Req#4625

ActioNet, Inc.; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Education and Professional Training

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee Referral Programs

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Disability Insurance

Job summary

ActioNet, Inc. is seeking a Director/Sr. Program Manager based in Vienna, VA. This position focuses on delivering program support services and implementing best practices within a PMO framework. You will lead efforts both internally and externally with federal agencies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, including overseeing federal projects, strong leadership skills, and relevant certifications. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and is ideal for someone looking to drive strategic growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in contract, program and project management.
• Recent experience supporting US federal agencies.
• PMP or PgMP certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of program management methodologies and PMI best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate program efforts with federal agencies.
• Ensure project plans align with business objectives.
• Manage resources to meet operational goals.
• Establish relationships with stakeholders and key resources.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Resource Management

Strategic Planning

Change Management

Stakeholder Influence

Education

BS Degree in Business, Information Technology or Computer Science

Masters or above is a plus

Job description

ActioNet is seeking an experienced and strategic Director / Sr. Program Managerin Vienna, VA. This position is responsible for delivering program and task support services, as well as training, and managing the implementation of program management processes and methodologies.

In this role, you will:

• Oversee US federal agency PMO framework, employing workflow processes and raising organizational awareness.
• Coordinate the program efforts internally, including leading growth activities with our back‑office team, and externally, including with the US federal agency and our subcontractors.
• Provide best‑practice mentorship, and lead development/maintenance of contract Program Management Plan and manage organization in alignment to Government and Corporate policies.
• Oversee contract Project / Task Managers activities supporting program/project operations.
• Evolve organization strategic business plans and lead project activities to achieve these plans, including program/project/task order responses to US federal agency requests.
• Establish and foster successful relationships with stakeholders and key resources across ActioNet and organizations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Alignment with Business Objectives: Ensure operational program and project/task plans align with business objectives by setting goals that correspond with US federal agency goals and objectives.
• Resource Management: Manage resources to ensure contracts’ operational, financial, and technology‑related objectives are met or exceeded.
• Capability Building: Create challenging roles and assign stretch work responsibilities to enhance organizational capabilities and bridge credibility gaps.
• Stakeholder Influence: Influence ActioNet team, partners and organizational leadership through effective listening and communication to accomplish program/project goals.
• Program / Project Management Standards: Recommend, develop, implement, and ensure the consistent application of proposed program and project management methodologies, procedures, and standards and alignment with processes and guidelines.
• Change Management: Act as an agent of change by communicating program and project management policies and procedures at all organizational levels and educating stakeholders as necessary.
• Integration of Standards: Integrate architectural standards and PMI best practices into the US federal agency program and project management methodologies.
• Portfolio Review Process: Implement and execute an appropriate program/project portfolio review process, including in‑progress analysis and post‑mortem lessons learned.
• Business Development: Identify and pursue opportunities for business growth and expansion within the scope of the PMO. Develop and maintain relationships with existing and potential US federal agency customers, as well as ActioNet partners, to foster new business growth.
• Strategic Growth: Assist in developing strategies to expand ActioNet's footprint in the market, leveraging the PMO capabilities to support agency business development initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years demonstrated experience in contract, program and project management, plus experience establishing and leading a PMO.
• Recent and relevant experience supporting US federal agencies.
• PMP or PgMP and strong knowledge of program and project management methodologies, including PMI best practices.
• BS Degree in Business, Information Technology or Computer Science fields. Masters or above is a plus.
• Exceptional leadership, mentoring and coaching skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship management abilities.
• Experience in resource management and strategic planning.
• Ability to act as an agent of growth within an organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public Trust or above clearance. Secret or above is a plus.
• Experience with agile software and systems engineering lifecycles, infrastructure operations, as well as business process analysis and enablement through technology solutions. Implemented AI/ML solutions experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of enterprise environments, including telecommunications, networks and cloud computing.
• Knowledge of data protection operations and legislation.
• Ability to oversee multiple concurrent projects / tasks.
• Problem‑solving aptitude.

Benefits Package

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Education and Professional Training
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Referral and Merit Recognition Programs
• Employee Assistance and Identity Theft Protection
• Paid Holidays: 11 per year
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Disability Insurance

ActioNet is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.