Ignite is an ISO 9001:2015 and CMMI Services Level 3 certified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), headquartered in Huntsville, AL. By design, Ignite is a provider of professional services to customers in educational, federal, and commercial industries and in every action seeks to be the preeminent provider within this business space. Ignite upholds our values of competency, collaboration, innovation, reliability, and results through everything we do.

Ignite is currently seeking a driven, detail-oriented Program Manager to join our team supporting the US Air Force, in Fort Worth, TX. This position is expected to be onsite. Under the guidance of the Air Force Lead this position assists in the analysis and execution of Air Force programs.

Duties Include:

• Formulate, organize and monitor inter-connected projects
• Decide on suitable strategies and objectives
• Coordinate cross-project activities
• Lead and evaluate project managers and other staff
• Develop and control deadlines, budgets and activities
• Apply change, risk and resource management
• Assume responsibility for the program’s people and vendors
• Assess program performance and aim to maximize efficiency of program
• Resolve projects’ higher scope issues
• Prepare reports for Air Force program directors

Requirements and skills:

• Proven experience as a Program Manager or other managerial position
• Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods
• Excellent Knowledge of performance evaluation and change management principles
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office; working knowledge of program/project management software (Basecamp, MS Project etc.) is a strong advantage
• Outstanding leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• Ability to operate independently in meeting program objectives
• Experience with the F-35 program or with Foreign Military Sales a plus

Requirements:

Bachelors Degree and a Top Secret Clearance

Minimum of 5 years of experience in supporting programs

Other Requirements:

Must be a US citizen and be able to obtain and hold an active Top Secret Security Clearance