Program Director (Req #197)

Program / Project ManagementRemote, Arlington, Virginia


Description

OVERVIEW
iTech AG is seeking a Program Director to support our federal government customer in Baltimore, MD.  This position provides the opportunity for significant client interaction by learning the client’s business and becoming a trusted advisor.  The ideal candidate will have strong experience with SAFe delivery, a knowledge of the CMS culture, previously led teams implementing a technology solution, and have a proven track record of dynamic delivery in a multi-tenant environment.  This role will report directly to our Director of Digital Platforms within the Delivery Division of our company. 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide guidance and direction at the program (BPA) level of the contract
  • Assist the delivery team with SAFe best practices and procedures
  • Manage large, complex projects (task orders)
  • Interface with the government’s BPA lead, Task Order leads, CO, and COR
  • Work with our Service Lines, Market Lead, and Proposal team to develop task order proposals as requested by the government.
  • Submit all BPA level deliverables and review and approve all task order deliverables before they are submitted to the client
  • Oversee all aspects of the BPA financials working directly with our Operations team
  • Lead and present the latest status of the BPA at internal monthly project health reviews
  • Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience providing Agile Coaching 
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a management position and managing various types of government contracts
  • Ability to manage cost, schedule, and service performance to achieve defined SLAs
  • Experience as the point of contact to customer
  • Experience leading teams of 10+ people
  • Experience using Agile methodologies
  • Experience in delivery of a technical project, specifically low code/no code
  • Experience within service delivery and management of IT service delivery, including managing SLAs
  • Possess strong communication skills verbally and in writing
  • Minimum 10 years of consulting experience
  • Strong logical and analytical problem-solving skills
  • Experience managing subcontractors and teaming partners 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience in ServiceNow – ITSM & CSM
  • Experience with CCSQ
  • Prior experience in management of a BPA
  • Experience with Atlassian JIRA
  • Experience with Human Centered Design
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Certified SAFe® Practitioner
  • PMP Certification
CLEARANCE
  • Active Public Trust or the ability to obtain Public Trust
  • Pursuant to a government contract, US Citizenship or Green Card status holder is required
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.