Job Description

The Building People are seeking a qualified Program Manager to support a growing portfolio of federal government, local government, non-profit, and commercial customers – all while operating remotely. The Program Manager will have the following responsibilities: 

• Program Manager will serve as the management representative for the overall management and completion of assigned tasks for the project.
• Responsible for planning and execution of the software development lifecycle for application development, design, testing and implementation of the SaaS product.
• Perform risk management, including identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating risks, and communicating and escalating risks and issues.
• Provide the ability to manage projects that may vary by project type (i.e., a new project, an existing project, a project being transitioned from another delivery provider, etc.), size, complexity, project life cycle phases, Agile development methods.
• Support the development of briefings, agendas, and other general documentation support as directed, including training material and demonstration sessions for new and existing technologies to various stakeholders.
• Support a continuous improvement process by providing recommendations on improving products, services, and processes.
• Develop Communication Plans.
• Develop and manage project schedules, including integrated project schedules, and plans using the tools defined (i.e., JIRA).
• Support management of projects within schedule and budget and as defined
• Assist to resolve issues, as necessary. Work to assure smooth/efficient program and project execution by maintaining information flow among parties.

Experience Required

• Five years of experience in project management and agile methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a team.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to assess potential risks.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimum oversight while maintaining schedule discipline.
• Strong work ethic and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to meet tight schedules.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (required).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification (required).
• SCRUM Master Certification (required).

Additional Requirements 

• Ability to meet Federal & Government security background checks, HSPD-12, Fingerprinting, plus agency-specific screening. 
• Ability to operate within a NIST 800-171 compliant security environment internally and able to support all client-required cyber security data and operational processes.
• Value and protect company, colleague, and customer data. 
• US Citizenship. 
• 2+ years successfully working from home or a remote location, with minimal supervision. Environment must provide adequate workspace and high-speed internet connectivity. 
• Travel may be required for this position based on the company needs of the more remote hiring areas.

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