Program Manager (TS/SCI with Poly Required)

GCI Incorporated•Herndon, VA

About The Position

GCI is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) level Information Technology Project Manager (IT PM) to support two critical enterprise-wide programs within the customer PMO: M365 and Enterprise AI Program. The SME IT PM will provide SME-level project management guidance and leadership to cross-functional teams, ensuring successful delivery. Experience with Agile/Scrum methodology would be highly beneficial due to the fast-paced nature of these programs. The role involves close collaboration with program stakeholders, technical teams, and leadership to develop and manage project plans, resource allocation, risk management, and status reporting. The SME IT PM will also navigate the A&A governance process, oversee security controls, and collaborate with assessment teams and security partners. Responsibilities include leading projects through governance, tracking POA&M items, developing training and communications plans, and coordinating product pilot activities to ensure proper integration and functionality verification for enterprise deployment. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong hands-on experience in project management principles, methodologies, and best practices, with a background in governance boards and integrating security into IT project management. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential, with the ability to work effectively in a team and autonomously, mentoring others as needed. The SME PM will work closely with a government staff PM and Technical Lead.

Requirements

Demonstrated on-the-job knowledge and experience as a SME PM, successfully leading multi-disciplinary project teams and delivering complex programs.
Demonstrated on-the-job knowledge and experience with project management principles, methodologies, and industry best practices, including project planning, resource allocation, risk management, and status reporting.
Demonstrated on-the-job ability to develop and manage project schedules and resource plans, and to identify and mitigate risks.
Demonstrated on-the-job outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, articulating complex project issues to various audiences.
Demonstrated on-the-job knowledge and experience with managing multiple concurrent projects, short deadlines, and competing priorities, including the ability to manage dependencies and prioritize tasks effectively.
Demonstrated on-the-job ability to identify project challenges, risks and constraints, and convey well thought-out mitigation strategies.
Demonstrated on-the-job knowledge and experience with leading cross-functional teams, including technical engineers, operational resources, and stakeholders.
Demonstrated on-the-job ability to build and maintain constructive relationships among customers, stakeholders, technical teams and contractors.
Demonstrated on-the-job knowledge and experience with project management tools and techniques, such as critical path management and risk management.
Demonstrated on-the-job knowledge and experience to manage a project through the accreditation process using ICD-503 and receive ATO.
Demonstrated on-the-job ability to develop and deliver clear, concise, and informative briefings materials, including slide decks, to various stakeholders.
US Citizen
Active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated on-the-job knowledge and experience developing and managing resource-loaded project schedules using MS Project or similar tools.
Demonstrated on-the-job knowledge and experience using various enterprise document repositories (e.g. Confluence, SharePoint).
Demonstrated on-the-job knowledge of customer enterprise technical architecture, services-oriented architectures, security requirements, and operating environments.
Demonstrated broad knowledge of customer IT components, missions, and strategies.
Demonstrated familiarity with Intelligence Community (IC) issues, policies, systems, and working relationships.
Agile and/or Scrum certification

Responsibilities

Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) level Information Technology Project Manager (IT PM) to support two critical programs within the customer PMO: 365 (M365) and Enterprise AI Program.
Provide SME-level project management guidance and leadership to cross-functional teams, ensuring the successful delivery of these programs.
Work closely with program stakeholders, technical teams, and leadership to develop and manage project plans, resource allocation, risk management, and status reporting for both programs.
Ensure that the programs are well-planned and executed, including the transition phase for the appropriate O&M groups.
Navigate the A&A governance process, overseeing the process to ensure security controls are addressed.
Collaborate with the assessment team and other security-related partners, such as CMAP and KMD, to provide supporting evidence for security controls.
Lead projects through the appropriate governance processes, ensuring that POA&M items are tracked and addressed as part of the project plan and schedule.
Work with stakeholders to develop training and communications plans to support the programs.
Oversee and coordinate product pilot activities to ensure proper integration and functionality verification, validating that the solution meets the required specifications and is ready for enterprise-wide deployment.
Mentor others as needed.