Overview

**This position is contingent upon contract award**

SOSi is seeking an experienced Program Manager with a deep understanding of IT Program Mangement supporting large government contracts. This position will be the single point of contact for the Government Task Monitor and COR. This position will be located in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

• Program Planning and Coordination: Develop program strategies and plans that align with the Government objectives; Coordinate various projects and teams within the program, ensuring that they complement and do not conflict with each other.
• Team Leadership and Development: Lead and mentor project managers and teams within the program; Foster a collaborative environment and encourage high performance and professionalism.
• Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for program stakeholders; Communicate program goals, objectives, and progress effectively to all stakeholders, including senior management, project teams, and external partners.
• Resource Management: Oversee the allocation and utilization of resources across projects to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Risk Management and Problem Solving: Identify potential risks and issues within the program. Develop and implement strategies for mitigating risks and resolving issues.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor and evaluate program performance using appropriate tools and techniques; Adjust program strategies as necessary to ensure successful outcomes; Ensure proficient or can quickly gain proficiency in project management software and tools utilized by the Government.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage program budgets; Ensure that program spending is in line with financial objectives and constraints.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that program outputs meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in planning, directing, and managing projects/operations in an organization similar in size to this acquisition with at least managing two major software development implementations, to include agile development.
• Knowledge and supervision of employees of various labor categories and skills in efforts similar in size and scope as this acquisition.
• Knowledge of industry accepted standards and best practices related to Project Management.
• Proven track record delivering on time and within budget for large, complex projects. 
• Experience with managing the entire agile software development lifecycle, including frequent production delivery
• Experience with researching and fielding new and innovative technology
• Experience with software procurement.
• Experience with program management in either commercial, Federal, DoD, Army, Intelligence Community (IC), or State programs of similar scope and complexity to AMP; Federal, DoD, or Army experience preferred.
• IT experience in either commercial, Federal, DoD, Army or IC, IC, or State programs of similar scope and complexity to AMP; Federal, DoD, or Army experience preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification (e.g., Program Management Institute (PMI)-PMP)required.
• Leading SAFe Certification required.
• Agile Project Manager certified required, Agile Product Owner Certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in an IT, Business Administration or Program Management related field, or equivalent experience (minimum 12 years) with similar type of program.
• In scope DOD Secret clearance required to start

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in an IT related field. 
• Agile Product Owner certification is desired.

Working Conditions

• This position is typical of an office environment.