Senior Project Manager - PM

Empower AI Inc.•Reston, VA

About The Position

Empower AI is AI for government. Empower AI gives federal agency leaders the tools to elevate the potential of their workforce with a direct path for meaningful transformation. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Empower AI leverages three decades of experience solving complex challenges in Health, Defense, and Civilian missions. Our proven Empower AI Platform® provides a practical, sustainable path for clients to achieve transformation that is true to who they are, what they do, how they work, with the resources they have. The result is a government workforce that is exponentially more creative and productive. For more information, visit www.Empower.ai. Empower AI is proud to be recognized as a 2024 Military Friendly Employer by Viqtory, the publisher of G.I. Jobs. This designation reflects the company’s commitment to hiring and supporting active-duty and veteran employees.

Requirements

A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in project and program management
PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) or the equivalent relevant work experience (5 years)
A minimum of five (5) years of experience managing Infrastructure IT projects and program
Proven experience with managing using DevOps and Agile concepts (3 years)
Exceptional technical aptitude and effective written and verbal communications skills

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification strongly desired

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Vision
Develop and drive long-term operational strategies aligned with corporate vision and market trends.
Lead cross-functional initiatives to position the organization for future growth and competitive advantage.
Enterprise-Wide Operational Oversight
Oversee multiple programs within the business unit, ensuring consistency and excellence in financial performance and operational execution.
Set and monitor enterprise-wide performance metrics, benchmarks, and KPIs.
Financial Stewardship & Resource Allocation
Direct enterprise-level budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation to maximize ROI and operational efficiency.
Lead cost optimization and investment prioritization across the organization.
Growth
Lead on-contract growth, meeting or exceeding growth targets for programs in portfolio.
Support new business development in markets adjacent to delivery portfolio supporting achievement of overall business unit new business growth targets.
Technology & Innovation Leadership
Guide adoption of emerging technologies and operational best practices.
Sponsor enterprise-wide technology initiatives and digital transformation programs.
Executive Stakeholder Engagement
Represent operations to the executive level, influencing organizational direction.
Build strategic partnerships with external stakeholders, including key clients, regulators, and industry leaders.
Talent Development & Succession Planning
Develop senior leadership talent pipelines and succession plans for critical operational roles.
Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.