At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be! We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.

Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients and our colleagues.

Are you ready to:

• Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?
• Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?
• Join a company which prides itself on its shared values and inclusive culture?
• Be the difference and make it happen?

MetaPhase Consulting is supporting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Chief Information Officer (OCIO) on the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Catalyst Development, Modernization and Enhancement (DME) effort. The MetaPhase team will be advising and leading HUD IT in establishing enterprise-wide strategies around digital transformation and modern technologies. The PMO Lead for this project will serve as an Alternate/Deputy Project Manager and will be leading a large and diverse Agile team to tackle a substantial modernization challenge with HUD.

MetaPhase is seeking an IT Modernization PMO Lead with a minimum of eight years of experience in IT project and program management. This team works to support agency specific legacy modernization as well as system migrations - gathering high level business requirements, developing cost estimates, and working internally with senior executive leadership from all divisions of the IT organization and agency to identify, communicate and meet customer needs.

Basic Qualifications (Required)

• Minimum of eight years of experience in leading and managing large-scale technology modernization and process improvement projects using Agile delivery frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree in degree in Business, Technology, or related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Demonstrated expertise in communication, stakeholder engagement, proactive risk and issue management, and quality control.
• Experience in leading multiple Agile teams, subcontractors, and team leads, as well as experience helping customers learn and thrive in an Agile environment.
• Strong leadership, time management, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
• Experience building and maintaining strong collaborative teams with diverse skillsets.
• Experience overseeing cost, schedule, and performance for a large, dynamic technology project.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and hold an active Public Trust clearance at a U.S. Government Agency; U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS).

Additional Qualifications (Desired)

• Certifications in AWS, Agile and Scaled Agile frameworks, Salesforce, and Product Management encouraged.
• Experience in application modernization using Salesforce.
• Experience in AWS, Azure, Sapiens, API, User Adoption/Training, Release Management, and/or Customer Experience are beneficial.

Essential Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, monitor, track and report technology projects using Agile development processes and techniques.
• Support successful contract execution including managing resources, reviewing and monitoring deliverables, and reporting on project status.
• Serve as right hand to the Project Manager, responsible for overall project success and client satisfaction.
• Manage relationships with two subcontractor teams and across three distinct task areas.
• Apply industry best practices for PMO governance frameworks, methodologies, processes, and tools in project delivery.
• Effectively communicate project status, including risks and dependencies, to stakeholders.
• Proactively engage with clients to identify challenges, recommend solutions and manage expectations.
• Lead a diverse cross-functional team to exceed client expectations in modernizing of legacy systems while aligning to the evolving mortgage industry.
• Foster and maintain relationships with government clients to promote open communication and confirm exceptional delivery.
• Provides mentoring, guidance and emphasis the MPC culture to all project team members.

Work Location

Mix of remote and Contractor site (DC Metro Area). Remote work until further notice due to COVID-19.

Travel

None

Education Level

Minimum Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or related field.

Clearance Level

This position requires the ability to obtain and hold an active Public Trust clearance at a U.S. Government Agency.

About MetaPhase Consulting

MetaPhase Consulting is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team:

Fastest Growing

• Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Company - 2020, 2021, 2022
• Washington Technology Fast 50 Award - 2020, 2021
• Financial Times America's Fastest Growing Companies – 2021, 2022

Best Places to Work

• Washington Post Best Places to Work – 2022
• Washington's Business Journal’s Best Places to Work – 2021, 2022
• Virginia Business Magazine's Best Places to Work – 2021, 2022
• Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms – 2020

Company & Individual Awards

• 2021 Washington Business Journal Small Business - CEO of the Year
• 2021 FedScoop 50 - Industry Leadership Award Nominee
• 2021 Moxie Award Finalist
• 2022 SECAF Government Contractor Awards ($27.5 to $50 Million in Revenue)
• 2022 FedScoop Best Bosses Finalist – Brett McLaren
• 2022 Washington Business Journal 40 under 40 – Brett McLaren
• 2022 FedHealth IT and G2XChange Women in in Leadership Awards – Beth Angerman

MetaPhase Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.