What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Senior Manager/Program Manager position at Zantech?
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Zantech is looking for a talented IT Senior Manager/Program Manager to serve as a senior-level program manager responsible for strategic leadership, executive engagement, and comprehensive program oversight for CBP's cloud modernization initiatives for a Hybrid role based out of the Washington DC Metro area.
The Program Manager will play a crucial role in leading cross-functional teams in implementing multi-cloud architecture strategies and infrastructure modernization efforts. Drive collaboration across CBP enterprise stakeholders and provide executive-level communications to support mission-critical modernization objectives.
Responsibilities include, but will not be limited to:
- Implement program management support with quality controls, metrics, and measures
- Lead strategic planning and roadmap development for cloud modernization
- Coordinate ongoing program activities using agile principles
- Create executive-level briefings, talking points, and communication plans
- Engage with executive audiences (EACs, COO, Commissioner) and external stakeholders
- Manage cross-functional teams and interdependencies across CBP programs
- Oversee transition planning and knowledge management activities
- Ensure compliance with CBP policies, standards, and security requirements
Required Experience or Knowledge of the following technologies/functions:
- 10 years of experience
- Advanced program management expertise with large-scale IT modernization programs
- Multi-cloud architecture knowledge (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Federal contracting experience, preferably DHS/CBP
- Executive-level stakeholder engagement and communications
- Agile methodologies and DevOps practices
- Risk management and quality assurance
- Cross-functional team leadership in collaborative environments
- Technology requirements management and rapid response scenarios
Required Education/Certifications:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) from Project Management Institute
Preferred Education/Certifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field
- Program Management Professional (PgMP) from Project Management Institute
- Certification in cloud solution architecture from FEDRAMP accredited cloud service provider
- ITIL Foundation or higher
- Agile/Scrum certifications
Required Security Clearance:
- US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret trust or higher clearance, per contract requirements.
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