Senior Program Manager

Program/Project Management Reston, Virginia


Description

Description

At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be!  We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.  
 
Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients and our colleagues. 
 
Are you ready to:
  • Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?
  • Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?
  • Join a company which prides itself on its shared values and inclusive culture? 
  • Be the difference and make it happen?

Role Summary

MetaPhase is seeking a Senior Program Manager with experience leading enterprise-level website development and IT support services programs for the federal government with a focus on legacy systems modernization. This includes oversight, hands-on leadership, and client engagement of various projects and initiatives focused on design, development, integration, and operations of internal and external-facing web applications and mission-critical IT systems. The Senior Program Manager will be a member of the senior leadership team within the Federal Civilian Market of Metaphase and is expected to lead by example, exemplify our core values, and continue to evaluate and optimize program performance.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Senior Program Manager, you will be responsible for collaborating with government clients and corporate leadership in shaping the strategic direction of the program and managing customer relationships. At the discretion of Metaphase leadership, you may serve as the primary decision maker for the program. A Senior Program Manager is a people manager, leader and mentor that effectively manages team members in support of delivery success. You will have an advanced ability to employ structured project management/process methodologies in order to meet scope, schedule and budget requirements. You will successfully lead through direct reports, and effectively communicate and execute against program and organizational objectives. A Program Manager must exhibit strong communication skills, with the ability to lead and resolve conflict in order to meet revenue goals, while ensuring contractual compliance. Primary expectations of a Program Manager include:
 
  • Develops and maintains regular status reporting to include weekly status reports, program management reviews, monthly financial reports, staffing plans, and any additional reports requested by the customer.
  • Experienced in the ability to manage all aspects of program performance (i.e. technical, contractual, administrative, financial) and coordinating program activities across multiple projects
  • Manages planned contract revenue, billable utilization, and gross margin achievement
  • Exhibits stakeholder management skills, with the ability to develop and maintain strong customer relationships, while serving as a trusted partner, and advises customers on strategic vision and direction
  • Manages contractual obligations and oversees and manages output of sub-contracting partners
  • Manages project activities and ensure they are compliant, completed on time, and within budget within a highly complex environment
  • Recognizes issues and conflicts and problem solves solutions, strategically turning barriers into opportunities.
  • Advanced ability to partner with practice and growth leaders to identify and drive organic and new growth opportunities, develop strategic program plans that benefit the organization over the long term, and identify program risks, implementing mitigation techniques in a timely manner.
  • Adherence and in-depth understanding of ISO and CMMI quality standards
  • Responsible for hiring, performance management, timecard reviews, PTO management and team development

What We Need From You (Required)

  • Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in program management leadership of an enterprise-level ($50M TCV+) web application design and development, and IT support services contract for the federal government
  • Previous experience managing enterprise mission-critical program with a broad spectrum of stakeholders
  • Previous experience managing a multi-vendor team of 50-100+ FTEs across various workstreams and initiatives, with multiple client oversight
  • Ability to decipher stakeholder engagement and authorities, as well as DoS policies 
  • An Active Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • Experience working with and cultivating external partnerships and relationships across the federal government and industry
  • Knowledge developing and maintaining client relationships -- adjust requirements and timelines as necessary 
  • Possess excellent strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven experience with Agile project management methodology and project management software tools

Bonus Points (Desired)

  • Extensive knowledge supporting the development of large-scale projects and deliverables to present to clients 
  • Federal consulting experience at the Department of State (DoS); preferably in working with Senior-Level executives 

Work Location

Reston, VA

Travel

None

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree required, Masters Preferred

Clearance Level

Top Secret Clearance required; U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS

About MetaPhase Consulting

MetaPhase Consulting is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team:
 
Fastest Growing
 
  • Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Company - 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 
  • Washington Technology Fast 50 Award - 2020, 2021
  • Financial Times America's Fastest Growing Companies – 2021, 2022, 2023
 
Best Places to Work
 
  • Washington Post Top Workplaces – 2022, 2023
  • Washington's Business Journal’s Best Places to Work – 2021, 2022
  • Virginia Businesses Best Place to Work – 2021, 2022, 2023
  • Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms – 2020
 
Company & Individual Awards
 
  • 2021 Washington Business Journal Small Business – CEO of the Year
  • 2021 FedScoop 50 – Industry Leadership Award Nominee
  • 2021, 2023 Moxie Award Finalist
  • 2022 SECAF Government Contractor Awards ($27.5 to $50 Million in Revenue)
  • 2022 FedScoop Best Bosses Finalist – Brett McLaren 
  • 2022 Washington Business Journal 40 under 40 –   Brett McLaren
  • 2022 FedHealth IT and G2XChange Women in in Leadership Awards – Beth Angerman
  • 2022 George Mason University Prominent Patriots in Business – Fred Costa
  • 2022 TiE DC Capital ELITE Award
  • 2023 Elev8 Engage GovCon Finalist
  • 2023 Maryland Tech Council ICON Awards Finalist for Government Contracting Company of the Year: Over $50 Million
  • 2023 Greater Washington Government Contractor of the Year ($25 to $75 million) Awards Finalist
 
MetaPhase Consulting is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.