Program Manager

Dynanet Corporation•Falls Church, VA

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Manager will serve as the executive integrator responsible for overall program delivery of complex data governance initiatives for federal healthcare organizations. This role oversees the execution of comprehensive data management frameworks, coordinating cross-functional teams and managing schedules, costs, and risks across multi-objective programs. The Program Manager ensures stakeholder alignment, maintains Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) engagement, and provides executive-level reporting and escalation management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems or related fields with 6+ years of Federal senior project/program management experience
Ability to quickly synthesize technical details into actionable information
Ability to manage teams of 15+ IT personnel
Demonstrated experience managing multi-million-dollar programs with complex stakeholder environments
Proven experience managing complex federal IT programs with multiple concurrent objectives and cross-functional teams
Strong schedule and cost management capabilities with experience in fixed-price contract delivery
Experience with Federal stakeholder coordination and government engagement protocols
Knowledge of data governance and enterprise data management program requirements
Proficiency in program management methodologies and tools
Possess Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize, balance, and effectively advance multiple competing priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Ability to interact in a professional and collaborative manner with fellow Dynanet Teammates and the clients, and business partners that we work with
Ability and desire to challenge and educate yourself to support and advance IT services delivery in the Federal agencies we serve
Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills
Respond to team member and client requests via email, MS teams, or other communication means during core business hours
Active listening skills to understand clients' needs, and collaboration skills to work with other developers and designers

Nice To Haves

10+ years of Federal project/program management experience
Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent program management certification
Experience supporting Federal healthcare, defense, or large-scale data governance initiatives
Knowledge of Federal acquisition processes and contract performance requirements
Understanding of enterprise data catalog implementation and metadata management programs
Experience with Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) processes and Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) evaluations
Familiarity with Federal compliance frameworks including National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards and healthcare regulations
Experience managing programs involving User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and stakeholder adoption initiatives
BA in information technology, business, cyber security, or related field (MA preferred)
PMP certification
Active DoD High-Risk Public Trust designation (Active DoD security clearance preferred)
Technical certification(s) in compliance with DoD Directive 8140 (CompTIA Sec+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, etc.) is preferred

Responsibilities

Lead overall program delivery across multiple concurrent objectives including baseline data inventory, repository establishment, analysis of alternatives, automated metadata harvesting, and self-service portal evaluation
Execute comprehensive schedule management using phased execution roadmaps with defined quality gates, executive reviews, and acceptance checkpoints
Manage cost control and budget oversight for fixed-price contract delivery, including resource allocation and performance tracking against targets
Coordinate cross-functional stakeholder engagement including data domain owners, stewards, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Federal leadership teams
Maintain active COR engagement through weekly status communications, monthly progress briefings, and quarterly in-person reviews
Oversee risk management including identification, assessment, mitigation planning, and escalation of program risks and issues
Lead executive reporting including monthly status reports, quarterly review presentations, and ad-hoc stakeholder communications
Manage program integration across objectives ensuring proper sequencing, artifact handoffs, and dependency coordination
Facilitate government decision gates and approval processes for critical program milestones
Oversee knowledge transfer activities and transition planning for sustained government operations