Program Manager (TS/SCI) {S}

TSG; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan with contributions

3 weeks of vacation per year

Upfront tuition assistance

Annual bonus program

Company paid life insurance

Job summary

An advanced technologies company is seeking an experienced Program Manager based in King of Prussia, PA. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and over 10 years of experience, including 5 years in Program Management. Responsibilities include overseeing software development programs, ensuring customer requirements are met, and liaising with engineering teams. The company offers competitive benefits such as 401k, vacation time, and tuition assistance. Flexible scheduling options are also available.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance.
• Strong leadership skills and business acumen.
• Successful capture and business experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross-functionally with various teams.
• Oversee and manage programs including budgeting and contracts.
• Build strong relationships with customers.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Relationship building

Business acumen

Education

10+ years total experience

5+ years in Program Management

Program Management Professional (PMP) certification

Tools

Agile methodologies

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Job description

Stratagem Group KoP
900 E 8th Ave
King Of Prussia, PA 19406, USA

ARKA Group L.P. (“ARKA”) is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today.

Join the ARKA team to learn how Beyond Begins Here. Discover your next career opportunity now!

Position Overview

You will be working closely with a talented team to create and deliver software products. In addition, you will have the opportunity work with members of our Leadership team to grow the business and influence the future at ARKA – Mission Applications. Our ideal candidate has an active TS/SCI clearance and has 10+ years of experience with 5+ years of Program Management experience delivering mission critical software platforms to DoD customers.

In support of work/life balance, many positions are available for a flexible schedule within the pay period. Ask us about the opportunity for flex scheduling if that’s of interest to you.

This position is an on-site position located in King of Prussia, PA.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, contracts, business development, operations to ensure programs are running within scope and on schedule


• Liaison between the customer and engineering to ensure customer needs are clearly understood and met through software project lifecycle


• Oversee and manage one or multiple programs to include budgeting, contracts, scheduling and risk management


• Building strong and meaningful relationships with our customers

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance


• 10+ years of total experience with 5+ years of direct experience in Program Management


• Strong leadership skills and business acumen


• Successful capture and business experience


• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders


• Effectively led briefings and strategy meetings for executive management, customer and government representatives


• Demonstrated ability to organize and motivate individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences in pursuit of common objectives

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus and Time and Materials contracts


• Experience leading Agile software programs and/or projects


• Experience with EVM (Earned Value Management)


• Experience as a supervisor or manager of a software team


• Experience managing and directing sub-contractors and/or vendors


• Program Management Professional (PMP) certified

Location: King of Prussia, PA

Situated less than an hour outside of Philadelphia and hosting the largest mall on the east coast, King of Prussia offers the urban feel sought in the city, while also giving opportunities to experience the beauty and history found only in Pennsylvania.

What We Offer

• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts


• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions


• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events


• 13 paid holidays


• Upfront tuition assistance for approved degree programs


• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance


• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance


• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave


• Employee assistance program (EAP)

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to [e-mail] or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements

This position requires an active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Visa Restrictions

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Pre-employment Screenings

Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check, and drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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