Strategic Program Lead

ASM Research

About The Position

Responsible for coordinating new business opportunities and day-to-day execution of Intercompany Work Order for an Infrastructure Services (IS) and/or Business Process Services (BPS) project(s). Responsible for staff augmentation and resource management. Accountable to oversee results of project teams over 50 employees combined and for client satisfaction at the end user level. May have primary responsibility for program growth and may be simultaneously involved in several programs. Responsible for the administrative/operational leadership of a project within the program guidelines set by the Program Manager and customer, and support mobilization activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cyber Security Business, Engineering, Management or a related field.
7-10 years of experience with a minimum of 5 years of Project Management experience and management experience.
Excellent communication skills in working with technical and non-technical staff and the ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships among all levels of an organization and with customers.
Experience interfacing with parent company project leads and managers to understand staffing requirements.
A polished, professional demeanor with good interpersonal skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Must have experience working on government contracts.
Must be capable of working in an environment that is demanding, sometimes stressful and requires independent thinking, problem resolution and responsible actions with minimal direct oversight by senior management.
Ability to interview, screen, and evaluate candidates on common competencies/criteria to ensure a fair selection process.
Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational and program effectiveness.
Strong organizational and time/task management skills.
Requires the ability to provide support to multi-site operations and be capable of effectively build and maintain positive work relationships with geographically dispersed staff.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.
Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational or program parameters

Nice To Haves

PMP or ITIL preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinates employee transfers, new hire onboarding, conducts interviews/screenings, and provides employee counseling for corrective actions and performance improvements.
Identifies Subcontractor Needs, Subcontractor PWS Compliance Process, Subcontractor Task Order creation and revisions.
Maintains timekeeping compliance to include accurate time charging, timecard corrections, charge code management, generating timekeeping reports for Accounting & Finance, and reviewing program-related AP invoices.
Performs charge authorization maintenance and labor category requirement management.
Ensures Project setup in resource and project tracking tools are completed, as well as verifies IWA and IWO establishment.
Solicits OPRs/Job Descriptions and determines ASM LCATs and mappings to Rate Card.
Functions collaboratively as part of a fast-paced, customer-oriented team and performs effectively as a member of a program team.
Builds and maintains working relationships with team members, vendors, client, and other departments involved in the project.
Oversees, directs, and mentors subordinate staff; communicates job expectations and enforces organizational policies, procedures and core values; responsible for recruiting staff, approving timecards, and conducting performance reviews and disciplinary measures.
Ensures that goals or objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.
Reviews quantitative/qualitative human resources market data. Provides consultation on important trend information and makes recommendations for project recruitment efforts.
Participates in the proposal process and contributes to critical milestones in the proposal process including storyboards, proposal technical approach, proposed staffing, and content development discussions, ensuring all deadlines are met.
Reviews and understands the solicitation documents (draft, final, Q&A, amendments, etc.) and assists with developing key proposal artifacts.
Supports the business development department by doing data analysis, data consolidation, running meetings, helping capture managers access resources and driving the administrative activities related to business development.
Ensures that program activities operate within the policies and procedures of the organization and complies with all relevant legislation and professional standards.
Coordinates the delivery of services among different program activities to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
Typically, the deputy on a very large program or the manager for two to three Delivery Leads.