Program Manager - Clearance Required

Cydecor; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Cydecor seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead the Navy Readiness Reporting Enterprise (NRRE) contract. The role oversees 70+ employees across multiple software applications and teams, aligning agile delivery with government expectations and enterprise goals.

The ideal candidate will drive program execution, manage cross-functional stakeholders, and maintain compliance with security and DoD requirements, including CPAR score accountability and budget oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of program management or related experience.
• Experience managing large, complex U.S. Navy software development programs.
• Knowledge of US Navy Readiness systems and reporting.
• Active Secret security clearance (must be able to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Develop and track detailed project plans and schedules across the enterprise to ensure integrated management objectives.
• Identify obstacles, risks and mitigation strategies; report milestones to senior management and Government customers.
• Manage a team of enterprise-level staff supporting software development life cycle.
• Coordinate with Government PMO and Enterprise PMO on accountability items.
• Ensure CPAR scores, budget execution, and monthly status reporting.

Skills

Program management

Navy/DoD programs

Agile/Scrum

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Cydecor is a premier Federal Government solutions provider, delivering differentiated innovations in mission systems and business platforms. We leverage leading-edge secure systems and software development, backed by industry-leading subject matter expertise, and business intelligence to enable decision-support and remain ahead of ever-evolving national security challenges. Our success rests squarely on three bedrock principles: People, our center of gravity; Mission, what inspires us; and an unyielding commitment to Excellence, what separates us.

Job Description:

Cydecor is seeking an experienced forward-thinking leader to be a Program Manager for the Navy Readiness Reporting Enterprise (NRRE) contract. This position is responsible for the execution of the complete enterprise contract project consisting of multiple software applications and project teams with 70+ employees.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist the project team Project Leaders (PL) to develop and track detailed project plans and schedules across the entire enterprise to ensure integrated project management objectives are met from a coordinated portfolio perspective.
• Identify obstacles and risks, implement risk mitigation strategies, ensure clear communication of risks to project stakeholders and management and create, monitor and report project milestones and performance metrics to senior management and Government customers.
• Manage a team of enterprise level employees who assist the projects in the execution of the software development life cycle.
• Coordinate with an enterprise project manager in resolving conflict and responding to emergent customer priorities and issues.
• This position will work directly with the Government Project Management Office, Enterprise Project Manager, and Project Leads on the following accountability items:
  • Clear understanding of customer's business environment, problems, and requirements to ensure solutions meet enterprise needs in an iterative and agile manner.
  • Accountability for Maximum Project CPAR scores.
  • Business Acumen items such as execution of budget, project team balance (level and compensation), and monthly status reports.
  • Regular in-person updates and collaboration with the Government Program Manager or Project Officer.
  • Face-to-Face review of the Monthly Status Report (MSR) covering progress the pillars of CPAR including Schedule, Quality, Cost Control, & Management.
  • Accountability for full project compliance with CMMI-Dev L3

Here’s what you need:

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of program management or related experience
• Proven experience managing large, complex U.S. Navy software development programs of significant scale and scope, with responsibility for multiple applications, cross-functional teams, integrated schedules, and competing customer priorities across an enterprise environment.
• Knowledge of US Navy Readiness systems and reporting
• Strong interpersonal skills in or to develop rapport with multiple teams and stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Accomplished leader both of direct reports and matrix style cross-functional teams
• Pro-active thinking and attitude; self starter
• Willingness and ability to mentor and coach others
• Experience with strategic planning and requirements development
• Experience with software development and agile principles
• Active Secret security clearance (must be able to expeditiously obtain)
• Strong project management skills

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Agile PMP qualification, PMP, Agile Training, ITIL, ISO 9001 experience is desired.
• Ability to understand and advise customers regarding US Navy readiness community of interest.

Security Clearance:

• DOD Secret

Education:

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of program management or related experience

Compensation and Benefits:

The projected compensation range for this position is $165,000-190,000. There are numerous factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the role, work location, education/certifications, and a contract's Labor Categories.

Cydecor offers a comprehensive compensation package including Health and Dental Insurance, Vision and Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(K) + company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Company Holidays, Tuition and Professional Development Assistance and more.

What We Believe

We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Cydecor has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Cydecor is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA). All employment and hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, nationality, gender, ethnic origin, disability, age, sex, gender identity & expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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