IT Program Manager

M9 Solutions•Washington, DC

2h•$120,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

M9 Solutions is seeking an IT Program Manager to work on-site in Washington, DC, supporting a government contract. The role provides day-to-day leadership for contractor staff and cross-functional project teams supporting government Program Managers, and oversees large or complex projects and assignments across their full lifecycle. The Program Manager works with government and other stakeholders to support program requests, develop solutions, and facilitate technology transition and deployment. The position includes planning and monitoring project delivery, managing risks and changes, evaluating technical concepts and emerging technologies, supporting research and technology programs, preparing program and technical documentation, and implementing continuous process and quality improvements. The role also serves as a subject-matter expert on complex assignments involving technology, finance, schedules, methodologies, tools, and solution components. The role requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Sciences, or a related IT discipline, or an additional ten years of related professional experience in place of the degree; at least ten years of relevant federal-contract program management experience; and PMP certification. The position is identified as full-time, with a stated salary range of $120,000–$145,000 USD. M9 Solutions provides a competitive compensation package; benefits are referenced via a link but are not itemized in the posting.

Requirements

BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Information Sciences, or a related IT discipline; an additional ten years of related professional experience may substitute for the degree.
At least 10 years of program management experience servicing federal government contracts of similar size, value, and complexity.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Knowledge of project planning, monitoring, and financial activities related to program management.
Knowledge of managing multiple project teams and meetings.
Knowledge of projects and programs with well-defined metrics.
Knowledge of program management and technical monitoring performed by a contracting officer's technical representative for the U.S. government.
Ability to fully utilize Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

Manage contractor staff and cross-functional project teams, providing day-to-day leadership, resolving issues, and leading large or complex projects and assignments.
Interface with government contracting officers, program managers, leadership, performers, and other stakeholders to address program requests, develop outreach strategies and solutions, build relationships, and facilitate technology transition and deployment.
Plan, schedule, execute, monitor, and oversee projects throughout their lifecycle, including SDLC activities, release planning, change management, systems development, maintenance, production, and resource planning.
Monitor project scope, schedule, cost, quality, performance, and technical requirements; measure and report progress; and ensure deliverables are timely, within budget, and meet or exceed commitments and expectations.
Identify and manage project risks, issues, changes, and escalations; develop and execute risk response plans; and monitor issues through resolution.
Conduct technical research, assessments, and analyses of new concepts, emerging technologies, alternatives, methodologies, technical merit, innovation, feasibility, risks, benefits, and potential solutions.
Support formulation, planning, and management of R&D and technology programs, including developing program concepts, shaping research goals, establishing project metrics, prioritizing work, participating in design reviews and status meetings, and aligning activities with business and mission objectives.
Develop and present program and technical documentation, including briefings, technical analyses, papers, recommendations, project plans, proposal concepts, evaluation materials, and other required project documentation.
Implement and manage continuous process improvement, quality assurance, and project management improvements; track performance and cost outcomes; support CPI awareness and training; and document and implement improved processes.
Serve as a subject-matter expert on complex projects and assignments, analyze challenges involving technology, finance, scheduling, methodologies, tools, and solution components, and develop recommendations and approaches.