Program Manager at The Amatriot Group in Arlington, VA

Job description

• Amatriot is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead IT teams supporting a DEA program. This role is responsible for leading project teams through the design, implementation, modernization, and maintenance of web-based applications while ensuring delivery meets customer requirements, quality standards, schedule, and budget.
• The ideal candidate is an experienced Agile leader who can work effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, customers, and subcontractors to drive successful outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Work Location: Onsite (split between Arlington and Merrifield, VA)
• Clearance: Active Secret

Responsibilities

• Project and Program Management
• Lead and direct one or more project teams supporting the design, implementation, modernization, and maintenance of IT applications.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans, identifying the technical and business resources needed to successfully deliver projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and within defined technical, quality, and scope requirements.
• Provide technical and analytical guidance to project teams and help remove roadblocks to delivery.
• Identify and address issues, assess risk, and support change management activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable IT governance policies and procedures.
• Apply Agile methodologies and practices to support effective development and project execution.
• Work with stakeholders to discuss, review, and clarify requirements and ensure alignment between technical and business needs.
• Interface with customers, stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams to ensure requirements and expectations are met.
• Application Operations and Modernization
• Manage ongoing Operations & Maintenance (O&M) activities and modernization efforts for existing applications.
• Oversee application and system documentation, ensuring quality, accuracy, and adherence to established processes.
• Manage and oversee the application decommissioning process.
• Subcontractor and Stakeholder Management
• Manage subcontractors and coordinate their work to support program objectives.
• Prepare and deliver customer and company progress reports, status updates, and other required deliverables.
• Workforce Planning and Talent Management
• Partner with Shared Services and program leadership to anticipate staffing needs, support workforce planning, and identify workforce risks and skill gaps that could impact program delivery.
• Collaborate with Shared Services to build and maintain a strong talent pipeline, support retention efforts, and ensure recruiting activities align with current and future program requirements.
• IT and Business Practices
• Stay current on advances in IT and evolving business and technology practices.

Requirements

• Education
• Bachelor's degree in Technology, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. [Required]
• Experience
• 15+ years of IT experience. [Required]
• 5+ years of Project Management experience supporting the implementation and maintenance of web-based applications. [Required]
• 5+ years of management experience leading teams of 10+ employees using Agile or other software development methodologies. [Required]
• Deep knowledge and practical experience with Agile practices. [Required]
• Experience with both Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) and Time & Materials (T&M) contracts. [Required]
• Experience managing subcontractors. [Required]
• Certifications
• PMP certification or equivalent. [Required]
• Clearance
• Active Secret clearance. [Required]

Skills

Required

• Project and Program Management
• Agile methodologies and practices
• Technical and analytical guidance
• Risk assessment and change management
• IT governance policies and procedures
• Requirements management
• Stakeholder management
• Subcontractor management
• Workforce planning and talent management
• PMP certification or equivalent