Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ardent Eagle Solutions is seeking a Program Manager to provide planning and technical support for IT application and website development. The role involves managing complex IT programs, developing strategic roadmaps, and ensuring project delivery aligns with federal agency objectives.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of complex IT programs and projects supporting federal agency mission objectives
- Partner with government leadership, including the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), Chief Information Officer (CIO), and key stakeholders, to develop strategic IT roadmaps and implementation plans
- Develop and maintain program management artifacts including project schedules, budgets, risk registers, work plans, and performance metrics
- Provide oversight of multiple IT initiatives to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards
- Evaluate technical proposals, review project deliverables, and provide recommendations to support informed decision-making
- Monitor project performance, identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain successful program execution
- Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, presentations, and briefings that communicate project status, accomplishments, milestones, risks, and recommendations
- Support strategic planning for enterprise applications, public websites, and emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and cybersecurity initiatives
- Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to align IT investments with organizational priorities and mission objectives
- Facilitate project governance activities, including portfolio reviews, prioritization, and re-prioritization of IT initiatives
- Support Project Management Office (PMO) operations by improving processes, developing documentation, and providing recommendations for continuous improvement
- Assist stakeholders in developing business cases, project assessments, and governance documentation for project approvals
- Coordinate and support governance meetings, technical reviews, and executive briefings
- Manage transition planning for program startup, operational transitions, and contract closeout while ensuring continuity of services
- Develop and maintain required program management deliverables, including Program Management Plans, Transition Plans, Monthly Progress Reports, Annual Reports, Final Reports, Project Schedules, and other contractual documentation
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams including application developers, web teams, cybersecurity personnel, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders to deliver integrated IT solutions
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through automation, dashboards, workflow improvements, and process optimization
- Ensure compliance with federal IT policies, project management standards, and organizational governance processes
- Proactively communicate project status, dependencies, and potential schedule impacts to government leadership and stakeholders
Skills
- At least 10 years of management experience and at least 4 years of experience managing projects of similar size and scope for the Federal Government
- Extensive experience managing information technology evaluations
- Extensive experience developing and tracking schedule, cost, and risk for projects of similar size and scope in an Information Technology environment
- Understanding of Federal Government policies and procedures and demonstrated ability to meet fast turnaround deadlines
- Understanding of Federal Government contracting and billing processes along with experience in cost control management
- Requires BS/BA degree in related field (or equivalent)
- Active Project Management Institute (PMI) certified Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
- Matching 401(k) Plan
- Continuing Education Assistance
- Paid Time Off
- Free parking is available for the night shift Operations Watch Officers
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