Senior IT Portfolio Manager

CACI•National Harbor, MD

About The Position

CACI is seeking a Senior IT Portfolio Manager to oversee the delivery of a broad portfolio of performance-based IT services to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its components. The role is responsible for setting and enforcing work standards, supervising staff, communicating policies and goals, and interfacing with senior customer personnel across multiple task orders. It provides management oversight of technical execution and program personnel to ensure high-quality work and contract-compliant deliverables. The position also drives on-contract growth, pursues new opportunities, and develops strategic relationships with customers and stakeholders. The Portfolio Manager supports day-to-day program management and develops long-term objectives to address future customer requirements. The role owns portfolio profit-and-loss responsibilities, supports business development and proposal efforts, manages Agile delivery, and ensures contractual performance and deadlines. It supervises and develops staff, handles customer concerns, and coordinates with internal functional groups. The position also champions AI-enabled solutions and Agile practices and requires the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with a flexible schedule and availability to be on call.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS EOD Suitability Clearance; active EOD is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 10 years of experience in a related field, including supervisory or management experience with enterprise IT, service management, and program management.
At least 2 years managing a federal government contract with more than 150 FTE.
Demonstrated program-management experience in a large program environment of more than 150 FTE, including contract, subcontract, financial, quality, personnel, and performance management.
Proven success driving on-contract growth and cultivating customer relationships.
Experience managing Agile teams and projects.
Working knowledge of AI/ML concepts, applications, and implementation.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
ITIL Foundation certification, or ability to obtain it within the first 6 months.
Strong communication, leadership, relationship-management, and business-development skills.
Working technical knowledge of cloud, systems, and network administration and engineering in an enterprise environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and be on call.

Nice To Haves

Active DHS EOD Suitability Clearance.
Previous DHS or DoD experience.
Agile certifications such as CSM, SAFe, or PMI-ACP.
AI/ML-related certifications or coursework.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of program and project management support services, including day-to-day program operations and long-term strategic objectives.
Own portfolio P&L responsibilities and drive on-contract growth by identifying and capturing expansion opportunities.
Coordinate frequently with contracts, subcontracts, project control, and security teams.
Ensure task-order deliverables and schedules are completed on time using Agile methodologies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Supervise, train, and direct staff; conduct performance evaluations; and serve as a contact for customer issues or concerns.
Meet contractual performance criteria and due dates and ensure successful project completion.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with customers, stakeholders, and executive-level contacts to expand CACI’s footprint and support customer satisfaction.
Support development of rough-order-of-magnitude estimates, pricing, and technical proposals for new pursuits and growth initiatives.
Develop briefings, position papers, and other supporting materials.
Direct technical and programmatic resources and report on technical progress, issues, and problem areas.
Ensure timely staff recruitment and training.
Promote adoption of AI-enabled solutions and Agile practices to improve efficiency and innovation across the portfolio.
Handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and maintain a flexible schedule with availability to be on call.