Program Manager

Job Title: Program Manager

Location: Virtual

Other Consideration: U.S. Citizen (Required)

The Program Manager will be responsible for the planning, execution, and oversight of a strategic program with the Department of Veterans Affairs covering over millions of veteran users. This role will involve

working with cross-functional teams, managing resources, mitigating risks, and ensuring the successful delivery of programs aligned with business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, along with a proven track record of managing complex programs from inception to completion.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the overall lead, manager, and administrator for the contracted effort, providing direction and oversight across multiple teams and locations.
• Act as the primary point of contact with the client, ensuring effective communication, timely updates, and overall client satisfaction.
• Provide comprehensive project oversight, including the development of detailed monthly status reports, review of project deliverables, and enforcement of quality standards.
• Direct and coordinate cross-functional teams, including subcontractors, to achieve program objectives and contract requirements.
• Monitor contractor performance, resolve conflicts, and integrate tasks to ensure program success.
• Manage project resources, schedules, and budgets in alignment with program goals and contractual obligations.
• Assume full ownership of program financials, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and profitability analysis.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal regulations, contractual requirements, and company policies.

Success Factors

• Strong decision-making and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to supervise employees.
• Proactive problem solver with a can-do attitude.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.

Qualifications

• 15 Years of Experience leading and delivering IT projects of varying size, scope, and complexity within a Federal Contracting environment
• Master's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or relevant degree (or a bachelor's degree with 10 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted).
• Demonstrated success managing a portfolio of projects, including oversight of concurrent initiatives.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the full Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Expertise in enterprise-wide network engineering and strategic information planning.
• Proven ability to lead business process reengineering efforts, including redesign of organizational structures and management processes.
• Strong background in program management within federal contracting environments preferred.
• PMP Certification or similar is a nice to have.

Transitioning military and/or Veterans with IT/IS, finance, and/or healthcare systems specialties are invited to apply. Sprezzatura is an equal opportunity employer and offers benefits including healthcare and paid vacation time.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

This role requires you to live within the United States.

Evidence of work authorization upon employment is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Completion of USCIS form I-9 will be required to verify employment eligibility within 3 business days of the first day of employment.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Sprezzatura expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Sprezzatura 's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT

This position may require Public Trust clearance. Candidates must undergo a background investigation, including a review of employment history, education, criminal record, and financial history. The clearance process ensures that the candidate is reliable, trustworthy, and of good conduct and character. Employment offers are contingent upon successful passing a public trust clearance process.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Sprezzatura ) is a Washington, DC-area Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that enables client success by supplying insight and leadership at the intersection of people, processes, and technology.