Program Manager (US Citizen, Secret Clearance, On-Site)

Powerhouse Institute Inc.; Arlington (VA); Sur place; USD 119 000 - 145 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Powerhouse Institute Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager for on-site work in the Arlington, VA area, supporting government programs.

The role requires an active secret clearance, PMP certification, and 15+ years of progressive program management experience across federal contracts. You will lead cross-functional teams, interface with CORs and stakeholders, manage full lifecycle SDLC activities, and drive risk mitigation, scheduling, and resource planning to ensure on-time,

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active or recently active secret clearance.
• Active PMP certification required.
• On-site in Arlington, VA (DMV area).
• 15+ years of progressive professional and business experience.
• 10+ years in federal government programs/contracts with enterprise scope.

Responsabilités

• Lead cross-functional project teams and contractors supporting government PMs.
• Interface with CORs, PMs, leadership, and stakeholders to address program requests.
• Plan, schedule, execute, monitor, and oversee full project lifecycle and SDLC activities.
• Serve as SME on complex projects, analyzing technology, finance, scheduling, and solutions.
• Ensure successful delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and quality; report progress.

Connaissances

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

SDLC

Agile

Formation

BS/BA in technical field

Outils

Microsoft Project

Description du poste

Description

NOTE: This opportunity is full-time employment position (W2 only) (No 1099 or C2C engagements, third parties or staffing agencies, please). The candidate MUST be a U.S. Citizen with an active or recently active secret level federal security clearance. This is a full-time on-site opportunity in the Arlington VA area and based in the DMV area.

Daily Responsibilities

• Manage cross-functional project teams and contractor staff supporting the government PMs, providing day-to-day leadership, resolving issues, and leading large or complex projects and assignments.
• Interface with government CORs, PMs, leadership, and other stakeholders to address program requests, develop outreach strategies and solutions, build relationships, and facilitate the transition and deployment of developed technologies.
• Plan, schedule, execute, monitor, and oversee projects throughout the full lifecycle, including SDLC activities, release planning, change management, systems development, maintenance, production, and resource planning.
• Serve as a SME on complex projects and assignments, analyzing challenges involving technology, finance, scheduling, methodologies, tools, and solution components and developing innovative recommendations and approaches.
• Ensure successful project delivery by monitoring scope, schedule, cost, quality, performance, and technical requirements; measuring and reporting progress; and ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and meet or exceed expectations and commitments.
• Proactively identify and manage project risks, issues, changes, and escalations using established processes and tools; develop and execute risk response plans and monitor issues through resolution.
• Conduct technical research, assessments, and analyses to evaluate new concepts, emerging technologies, alternatives, methodologies, technical merit, innovation, feasibility, risks, benefits, and potential solutions in support of government requirements and program goals.
• Support the formulation, planning, and management of R&D and technology programs, including developing program concepts, shaping research goals, establishing project metrics, prioritizing work, participating in design reviews and status meetings, and aligning activities with business and mission objectives.
• Develop and present program and technical documentation, including briefings, technical analyses, papers, recommendations, project plans, proposal concepts, evaluation materials, and other required project documentation.
• Implement and manage continuous process improvement (CPI), quality assurance, and project management improvements, including tracking performance and cost outcomes, supporting CPI awareness and training, and documenting and implementing improved processes.

Requirements

• Must of a U.S. Citizen (no dual status), as mandated by our government client.
• Must have an active or recent secret level federal security clearance.
• Must have an active PMP certification
• This is an on-site position; candidate must be local to the Washington DC metro (DMV) area to be on-site in the Arlington VA area.
• 15+ years of progressive professional and business experience.
• 10+ years of key performance measure experience servicing federal government programs/contracts with enterprise level size, value and complexity.
• Proven experience in project planning, monitoring, and financial activities related to program management.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple project teams, and knowledge of projects and programs with well-defined metrics.
• Advanced knowledge of program management and technical monitoring performed by US Government COR technical representative.
• Advance experience to fully utilize Microsoft Project.
• Must have experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Familiar with Agile project management methodologies.
• BS/BA degree in a technical field (e.g. information services, engineering or business administration, or program management). An additional 10 years of related professional experience may be substituted for a BS/BA degree.

Compensation/rate decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. $119k-$145k.