Program Manager

Integration Innovation•Huntsville, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

i3 Defense Technical Services (DTS) is seeking a Program Manager with an extensive DoD background to support a major contract effort for a program located on Redstone Arsenal, AL. Responsible for the overall development life cycle for the environment and the ability to manage complex technical projects on schedule and within budget. Work with customers, senior officials, engineers, and software developers to develop a strategy and road map that provides compelling and value-add innovations and new capabilities. Responsible for all staffing decisions, skill mix, and assessments. Instill best practices for Agile software development and corresponding documentation, ensure designs meet requirements, and responsible for delivering high-quality services. Be an advocate within the team for maintaining the i3 culture and embodying i3 core values. Formulate and enforce work standards, assign contractor schedules, review work discrepancies, supervise contractor personnel and communicate policies, purposes, and goals to the organization. Organize, direct and coordinate planning and implementation of all contract support activities. Be responsible for the business development within current customer base and/or for new customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 21 years of extensive hands-on technical experience. (Masters will substitute for 3 years of experience. Doctorate will substitute for 6 years of experience.)
Defense industry experience required.
Deep understanding of DevSecOps, automation and virtualization technologies, cloud architecture, containerization, storage, etc.
Data analytics focus and firm understanding of digital transformation.
Strong background of leading projects and teams.
Strong business and technical vision.
Deep understanding of a software development team and Agile framework.
Exceptional customer relationship skills to include the ability to uncover true requirements, recommend alternative solutions and approaches, and lead engineering efforts that meet aggressive timelines.
Self-motivated and comfortable with independent and team problem solving.
Excellent organization skills.
Excellent with Oral and Written Communications.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex programs that include multiple subcontractors, material vendors, and demanding customers.
Active Secret Clearance or higher required.
U.S. Citizenship.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall development life cycle for the environment and the ability to manage complex technical projects on schedule and within budget.
Work with customers, senior officials, engineers, and software developers to develop a strategy and road map that provides compelling and value-add innovations and new capabilities.
Responsible for all staffing decisions, skill mix, and assessments.
Instill best practices for Agile software development and corresponding documentation, ensure designs meet requirements, and responsible for delivering high-quality services.
Be an advocate within the team for maintaining the i3 culture and embodying i3 core values.
Formulate and enforce work standards, assign contractor schedules, review work discrepancies, supervise contractor personnel and communicate policies, purposes, and goals to the organization.
Organize, direct and coordinate planning and implementation of all contract support activities.
Be responsible for the business development within current customer base and/or for new customers.