Program Manager

2 weeks ago

Washington, DC, United States Akumen Full time

Akumen, Inc. seeks a dynamic, self-motivated Program Manager with experience leading IT project teams. Your expertise will facilitate the execution of cloud-based projects by evaluating project feasibility; establishing, developing, implementing, and controlling project plans; supporting operations; and analyzing project results.

Familiarity overseeing IT-related projects within the federal government, as well as eight or more years of project-related experience, is preferred.

Responsibilities:

  • Establish IT program plans by determining project objectives, technical approach, and schedules.
  • Coordinate and lead project team meetings with technical staff and key stakeholders.
  • Manage IT program contracts, including working with subcontractors on financial, contract, and staffing issues.
  • Support the client's overarching mission by working with client stakeholders and other contractors to drive forward the mission and goals of the client.
  • Manage IT program financial objectives by monitoring and controlling program budget and expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
  • Manage a medium-to-large staff consisting of high-performing individuals across multiple IT disciplines, including hiring, scheduling, and other personnel-related matters.
  • Prepare program status reports and presentations by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.
  • Provide hands-on support to the CIO, DCIO and COR.
  • Work with Deputy Program Manager and Team Leads to manage the day-to-day work supporting the ServiceNow and Azure platforms.
  • Ensure that IT projects and enhancements are aligned with organizational strategies and plans.
  • Manage the control and reporting of changes, issues and risks. Communicate essential information to IT staff as well as client stakeholders.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • PMP and/or PgMP Certification.
  • 8+ years of recent experience in government software/IT project management.
  • Shows initiative, presents ideas to overcome challenges, self-starter.
  • Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
  • Ample experience with all phases of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile (Scrum).
  • Experience with software development, project management and collaboration tools.
  • Experience working with and managing medium-to-large IT teams.
  • Experience with ServiceNow custom-scoped application development.
  • Experience with Azure Cloud application development.
  • Previous IT experience supporting DOD, IC and/or DOS
Preferred Skills
  • Strong Leadership and organizational skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Clearance Requirement
  • Must have an Active DOD Secret clearance or higher


Akumen is a leading management and technology consulting firm that specializes in serving the federal government. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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