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Requisition #: 1065
Job Title: Program Manager | Exempt
Job Title for Careers Page: Program Manager
Location: 12211 Science Dr Orlando, Florida 32826
Clearance Level: Active DoD - Secret
Required Certification(s):
·Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification – candidate must possess Project
·Management Institute (PMI) PMP certification or be willing and able to obtain PMP within 60 days of joining project (Training Assistance provided)
SUMMARY
TENM encompasses the ATEC requirements of the following three projects: Test Network Modernization, ATEC Fiber Modernization, and Future Wireless Network. TENM will provide ATEC the critical on-range test network bandwidth to move large volumes of test data for analysis and decision-making via fiber and wireless technologies. The on-range test network is the foundation necessary to meet the interconnectivity and interoperability demands of Multi-Domain Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) distributed testing, and to move data to the cloud environment. Program requirements include fielding test network hardware capable of addressing bandwidth limitations, and meeting end of life, redundancy, and network management requirements. Other aspects addressed within the programs include installati
Proficient in liaising between business and technical areas to achieve on-time, on-budget, and on-spec program completions. Able to merge customer and user needs with business requirements, budgetary restrictions, and logistical considerations to meet project deliverables.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
·Act as a senior technical advisor to government stakeholders, shaping technical roadmaps and ensuring alignment with mission objectives.
·Engages with Senior Government leadership to strengthen partnership and
·collaboration to ensure overall exceptional program performance and delivery of
·innovative solutions that align with the organization’s strategic initiatives.
·Aggressively leverage their local team and headquarters resources to expand team capabilities, introduce innovation and drive customer success.
·Contribute to management volumes and technical solutioning for proposals, white papers, prototypes, and Agile Lab efforts.
·Possess and actively mature a deep technical understanding of emerging technology, platforms, software and ideas to advance team efficiency and effectiveness.
·Collaborate with BD, capture, and sector leadership to support growth initiatives
·Effectively plan and communicate all project statuses, risks, schedules, etc. to executive level customers and stakeholders.
·Partner with project accountant and leadership team to completely understand and own all aspects of program financial management.
·Coordinate program activities including, but not limited to, cost estimating
·and reporting; financial oversight; subcontractor management; risk management,
·deliverable schedule; expenditure reports and resolution of discrepant areas prior to submission to customer for payment.
·Ensures certification and training compliance for all team members.
·Works directly with the recruiting team to manage appropriate timing and onboarding activities to ensure effective spending and mission performance.
·Develop and maintain business management policies and procedures for all task
·areas.
·Responsible for fully understanding and delivering all recurring and ad-hoc CDRLs, deliverables, etc.
·Identify and improve business processes by leveraging both their internal team and company resources to their fullest extent.
·Implement and consistently improve effectiveness and efficiency of repeatable program management processes.
·Drive results to position Agile Defense as our customer’s trusted advisor to encourage growth opportunities for their team.
·Lead day-to-day technical delivery on a high-visibility programs, advancing the AI and data mission.
·Ensure delivery excellence across data engineering, advanced analytics, and cloud-native architectures.
·Manage subcontractor relationships to ensure strong partnerships, team wide accountability and mission effectiveness.
·Provide both technical and managerial leadership on major tasks and/or high priority
·technology assignments.
·Establish goals and plans that meet project objectives for their customer’s mission, themselves and their team.
·Leads a team of effective managers to provide oversight and direction for projects.
·Facilitate and contribute to strategic planning and milestone development.
·Ensure project documents are complete, current, and archived appropriately.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Certifications
·Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification – candidate must possess Project
·Management Institute (PMI) PMP certification or be willing and able to obtain PMP within 60 days of joining project (Training Assistance provided)
Education, Background, and Years of Experience
·BS/BA degree (or equivalent)
·Experience:
·Minimum of 10+ years of IT program (project) management experience with systems analysis, systems management, networks management and software development.
·US Citizenship.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills
·Experience with focus on the cost, schedule, and performance of the program.
·At least two years’ experience/knowledge with principles of cloud computing, systems
·administration, network engineering, and data warehousing using third party hosting
·providers.
·Experience with the application of Business Intelligence (BI), integration of both
·structured and unstructured data in support of operational processes, and management of a diverse workforce to solve complex information management challenges
·Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels of the program with outstanding listening skills
·Excellent Customer Focus/Satisfaction Skills
·Strong Team/Personnel Leadership Skills
Preferred Skills
·Smartsheet experience (sheet/dashboard creation, reporting, automated workflows & formulas)
·Demonstrates exceptional writing and oral communication skills
·Excellent analytical, teaming, and interpersonal skills
·Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills
·Positive attitude and a team player that is comfortable pivoting and backing up
·teammates when necessary
·Self-starter, self-motivated, and highly detail oriented
·Ability to accomplish a task with little direction and guidance
·Seeks advice/assistance when needed
·Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
·Effectively communicate relevant project information to management
·Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion
·Strong understanding of Risk Management
·Strong understanding of data analysis, metrics and reporting
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions
·Hybrid of work from home setting plus travel and some field exploration and surveying.
Strength Demands
·Light – 20 lbs. Maximum lifting with frequent lift/carry up to 10 lbs. A job is light if less lifting is involved but significant walking/standing is done or if done mostly sitting but requires push/pull on arm or leg controls.
Physical Requirements
·Stand or Sit; Walk; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; See
