Program Manager SME

Hive Group, LLC; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hive Group, LLC in McLean, Virginia, is seeking a Program Manager SME to support a bid process for DHS USCIS. This fully on-site position requires extensive experience in project management, particularly in complex federal programs.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of ten years of relevant experience, including strong skills in Agile methodologies, stakeholder engagement, and risk management. Joining Hive Group offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical projects while promoting collaboration across federal agencies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of experience in program/project management.
• At least 5 years managing large-scale federal programs.
• Required certifications: PMP, PgMP, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate collaboration among federal stakeholders.
• Develop strategic roadmaps and implementation plans.
• Oversee project execution and apply PMBOK principles.
• Monitor project performance and provide status reports.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Cross-functional team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Agile tools

Job description

Hive Group, a HUBZone-certified SDVOSB and multiple award‑winning organization, delivers innovative solutions to address complex, mission‑critical program challenges for the federal government.

We are seeking a Program Manager SME as part of a bid process associated with a Statement of Work supporting DHS USCIS. Candidates are encouraged to submit their information and resumes highlighting their relevant experience. This position will be fully on‑site work in the Washington, D.C. area.

Position Responsibilities

• Facilitate/promote enterprise‑wide collaboration among VER, FOD, USCIS, and DHS objectives.
• Proactively and continually seeks to understand USCIS and DHS offices, directorates and the organizational landscape to facilitate all work within the scope of responsibility.
• Provide experienced personnel resources with product owner and project management experience along with relevant professional certificates (i.e., Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), and Project Management Professional (PMP)).
• Develop strategic roadmaps and implementation plans. Roadmaps and plans will be comprehensive, reflecting people, process, and technology efforts to realize strategic objectives in an Agile, measured, and implementable way.
• Provide governance support through regular project health assessments, identifying risk and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Oversee project execution, including coordinating with stakeholders, improving product delivery, applying Agile methodology and Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) to business processes.
• Establish performance monitoring mechanisms to track project outcomes, providing monthly status reports.
• Support end‑to‑end project execution, including testing, integration, deployment, and post deployment evaluations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Technology or a related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in program and project management, including at least 5 years managing large‑scale, complex federal programs or initiatives.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage competing priorities. Experience with Agile methodologies, program planning, risk management, and performance reporting.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills at the executive level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Agile or SAFe certification

A Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Hive Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to fair and unbiased employment decisions. We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex (including gender and transgender status), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic partner or civil union status, gender identity, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our hiring and promotion decisions are based exclusively on an individual’s qualifications and suitability for the role.