Principal Project Manager

Nava Public Benefit Corp; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nava Public Benefit Corp seeks a Deputy Program Manager to drive key strategic programs, ideally suited for someone with strong project management skills and experience in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. This role involves leading project teams, maintaining quality control, and ensuring effective delivery. The position offers opportunities for client interaction with some travel requirements, emphasizing a collaborative and impactful work culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating days

12 paid federal holidays each year

Performance-based annual bonus

Paid parental leave with meal delivery for new parents

Wellness program with health resources

Remote work flexibility

Learning opportunities and development budget

401(k) match of 4% of salary

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of managing IT implementation projects.
• Experience with risks, opportunities, issues, and change management.
• PMI PMP Certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Leads cross-functional delivery teams supporting the Program Manager.
• Responsible for budget, financial execution, and forecasting.
• Develops program-level milestones and performance metrics.

Skills

Agile Delivery Framework

P&L Management

Change Management

Education

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts

B.S. in engineering, computer science, IT Systems Management

Tools

Jira

Atlassian Products

GitHub

Mural

Visio

Google Suite

Job description

About Nava

Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple and effective. Since 2013, federal, state, and local agencies have trusted Nava to help solve highly scrutinized technology modernization challenges.

As a client services company, we guide agencies constrained by legacy systems to a future with sharp user experiences built on secure, reliable, fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure. We bill for our time, offering our expertise and problem-solving approach to help our government partners enhance their digital products and services.

People are at the heart of our work, from members of the public who rely on benefit programs to government agency staff. Through human-centered design and modern engineering best practices, we help our government partners better understand user needs and deliver on their missions more effectively. This focus gives everyone at Nava the opportunity to do work that is meaningful, impactful, and deeply connected to public good.

Position Summary

Nava is looking for an experienced and self-motivated Deputy Program Manager (DPM) / Principal Project Manager to drive and support one of our key strategic programs with an external customer. The ideal candidate possesses both technical and advanced project management skills with a proven track record leading subordinate project management teams. The DPM will work closely with the Program Manager to create transparent reporting systems, quality control measures, execution plans, and effective standards and procedures for project teams, internal and external stakeholders. A successful DPM will be well versed in both Agile and Waterfall delivery frameworks. The DPM will report directly to the Director of Project Management. This role will require occasional client interface opportunities with occasional travel to New Jersey for onsite meetings and engagements. Estimated travel approximately 25%.

What You'll Do

• Support the contract Program Manager to lead cross-functional delivery teams of design, product, engineering and project management
• Organizes, directs, and manages contract operations support functions in support of the contract program manager
• Responsible for budget, financial execution, and forecasting for the program
• Directly responsible for leading the Project Management team to support an Agile delivery framework for 9 scrum teams
• Develop, track, and report against all program-level milestones in an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for parallel delivery efforts
• Develop and track transparent delivery performance metrics for internal and external stakeholders
• Develop reporting artifacts and escalation channels for risks and opportunities
• Establish integrated dashboards for real-time status reporting
• Implement and manage a change management plan for the contract
• Additional duties as needed in support of the Program Manager or Director of Project Management

Required skills

• Technical skills: Agile Delivery Framework, P&L Management, Change and Quality Management
• Experience: Jira/Atlassian Products, GitHub, Mural, Visio, Google Suite
• Years of experience: 8-10 years of managing IT implementation projects; Education: Bachelor of Science and/or Bachelor of Arts; 15 years of experience in lieu of degree

Desired skills

• Technical skills: PMI PMP Certification
• Experience with: Jira/Atlassian Products, GitHub, Mural, Visio, Google Suite
• Years of experience: 10+ years of direct IT Project Management; 2-3 years platform implementation/deprecation, 5 years of experience with risks, opportunities, issues, and change management
• Education: B.S. in engineering, computer science, IT Systems Management; 15 years of experience in lieu of degree

Other requirements

All roles at Nava require the following:

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Must meet any other requirements for government contracts for which candidates are hired.

Work authorization that doesn't require visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

May be subject to a government background check or security clearance, depending on the contract.

Perks working with Nava

Health coverage - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs.

Time off - Vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating days to rest and recharge.

Company holidays-Enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO.

Annual bonus - When Nava meets goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus.

Parental leave - Paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your home.

Wellness program - Full platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support tools.

Virtual care - See doctors online with no copay through UnitedHealthcare's virtual visit program.

Sabbatical leave - Earn extended paid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest.

401(k) match - Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan.

Flexible work - Remote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilities.

Home office setup - Company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needs.

Utility support - Monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses.

Learning opportunities - Internal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skills.

Development budget - Annual allowance for courses, tuition, certifications, & LinkedIn Learning access.

Referral bonus - Get rewarded when you refer great people who join the Nava team.

Commuter benefits - Pre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicable.

Insurance coverage - Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost.

Supportive culture - A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely care.

Location

We have fully remote options if you reside in one of the following states:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, DC, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.

*If you are not living in one of the states listed above, unfortunately, you will not be considered for a position at this time. Additionally, if employed with Nava, you must be based in the U.S. and cannot work from outside the country.

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