Project / Program Manager

M Powered Strategies • Falls Church, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Based in Falls Church, VA, MPS is a Small Business, dedicated to empowering our clients through innovative change management services, with a focus on organizational effectiveness. Founded by a former Peace Corps volunteer, our consultants have served executives in the federal sector for over a decade, working on several high-profile initiatives. We pride ourselves on being experienced consultants, trusted advisers, and reliable partners. As a designated Employer of National Service, our core value is a commitment to public service. This posting is intended to help us build a pipeline of qualified candidates for future openings in Project/Program Delivery Analyst. While this is not an active opening, we welcome interest from professionals whose experience aligns with this role. If a matching opportunity becomes available, qualified applicants may be contacted. M Powered Strategies is seeking a Project / Program Manager to lead workstreams and integrated delivery efforts supporting federal healthcare transformation, modernization, and organizational change initiatives. This role is responsible for managing scope, schedule, stakeholders, risks, and deliverables while helping clients move complex priorities from planning into execution. The ideal candidate brings a combination of structured program management, sound judgment, and strong client presence. This person should be comfortable operating in ambiguity, establishing delivery discipline, and coordinating across business, operational, and technical stakeholders to keep programs aligned and moving.

Requirements

• Eligible to work in the US
• Bachelor’s degree.
• 7-12+ years of relevant experience in project management, program management, workstream leadership, or management consulting.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and organizational leadership skills.
• Experience managing schedules, deliverables, risks, and stakeholder expectations.

Nice To Haves

• PMP, CAPM, Agile, Scrum, or related certification.
• Experience supporting federal agencies.
• Experience with VA, VHA, healthcare transformation, EHR modernization, or large-scale implementation efforts.
• Experience leading PMO or governance functions.
• Experience operating in matrixed or integrated delivery environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more project or task workstreams within larger transformation or implementation programs.
• Develop and manage workplans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and dependency tracking.
• Facilitate internal and client meetings, governance sessions, and decision forums.
• Manage risks, issues, assumptions, and escalation pathways.
• Coordinate across functional teams, subcontractors, client stakeholders, and leadership.
• Provide regular status reporting and executive-level updates.
• Ensure delivery quality, responsiveness, and alignment to client priorities.
• Help establish or refine governance, delivery rhythms, and decision-making structures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees