Program Director

4 weeks ago


Alexandria, Virginia, United States LIGHTFEATHER IO LLC Full time
Job Overview

LightFeather IO LLC is seeking an experienced Program Director to lead and oversee high-impact projects, delivering exceptional analytics, user experience, and enterprise software development services. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing large teams, delivering high-quality results in a Federal contracting environment, and a deep understanding of both data analytics and software development lifecycles.

This is a full-time, remote position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage 4+ teams, each with at least 10 personnel, including contractors, across multiple projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality analytics, user experience, and enterprise software development services.
  • Oversee and manage all contract activities, ensuring successful delivery of projects by developing and maintaining detailed project plans, including defining activities, milestones, and critical paths.
  • Facilitate effective communication and coordination among stakeholders, including Federal clients, to ensure project success across various products and departments.
  • Monitor program execution, identify obstacles and deviations, implement corrective actions as needed, and conduct continuous risk assessments to mitigate potential risks.
  • Manage project resources, including staffing, onboarding, clearance processes, and training requirements, to ensure project objectives are met on time and within budget.
  • Create and deliver a range of documentation and visual materials, including reports, presentations, charts, and graphs, to communicate project progress and insights effectively.
  • Generate monthly project status reports, compile work products, and prepare budget summaries for review by stakeholders.
  • Proficiently handle configuration management planning, including configuration identification, change control, status accounting, audits, and documentation.
  • Lead multiple teams supporting multiple applications with independent release schedules, managing tasks, performance, conflict resolution, and issue escalation as necessary.
  • Develop and implement training materials to enhance team skills and ensure efficient execution of various processes.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

  • US Citizenship.
  • Active or prior clearance at the Public Trust or above. IRS, Department of Treasury, or DHS ICE clearance preferred. If prior, must be within the last 2 years.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM).
  • 12+ years of relevant experience in an enterprise software development environment.
  • 8+ years of project management experience within Agile software development.
  • Demonstrated experience managing 4+ contractor teams, each consisting of at least 10 personnel, in support of Federal clients.
  • Proficiency with requirements tools and tracking systems, specifically JIRA, and experience developing and managing program schedules using project management software.
  • Extensive experience in Government contracting, with strong problem-solving capabilities and the ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with a proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and stakeholders effectively.
  • Experience in continuous risk assessment and management, configuration management, and developing metrics and reports to track program execution and performance.

Preferred:

  • Background in data analytics, exploratory data analysis, and delivering data pipelines.
  • Familiarity with technologies and tools such as PowerBI, Airflow, Erwin, GitLab, and Python or similar for AI/ML projects.

Why Work with Us?

At LightFeather IO LLC, we're dedicated to making a meaningful impact. Our team is passionate about delivering solutions that address mission-critical needs. We offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for growth and development, and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Commitment to Diversity

LightFeather IO LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.


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