Federal Program Manager

Chevo LLC

About The Position

Chevo is hiring an experienced Program Manager to join our expanding firm. This position provides the opportunity for significant client interaction by learning the client’s business and becoming a trusted advisor. Ideal candidates will demonstrate versatility in understanding and performing work related to Service Delivery, Resource Allocation, Communications, Business Intelligence, and Acquisitions related to major Federal IT Programs.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, at a minimum, in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
Fifteen (15) or more years of IT Portfolio/Project Management experience leading largescale, enterprise-level programs, including business process re-engineering and financial management.
Ten (10) or more years of experience leading multi-disciplined teams on medium or large multi-task projects of high complexity.
Eight (8) or more years of experience providing technical direction and identifying improvements, efficiencies, and innovations for portfolio management, governance, financial, or operational processes.
Demonstrated experience managing programs or projects within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), developing a strategic vision, and balancing modernization needs with critical operations. This experience must include direct engagement with CBP Headquarters, an understanding of stakeholder dynamics, and institutional knowledge of The Office of Information Technology’s (OIT’s) role supporting CBP.
Possess an active Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Nice To Haves

Active or recent clearance with CBP

Responsibilities

Align IT programs with business objectives, manage value streams, govern project intake, and plan capacity across teams.
Implement lean budgeting principles, monitor portfolio spending and variances, manage Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and optimize investments. Possess and apply extensive knowledge of CBP OIT financial management practices.
Define and track Agile Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), provide real-time visible reporting, and manage systemic risks and impediments across the portfolio.
Champion Agile principles, facilitate organizational retrospectives for continuous improvement, and mentor practitioners to identify and implement efficiencies and innovations.
Maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, including Headquarters and operational components. Clearly communicate expectations and oversee vendor selection performance.