Lead and manage multiple DoD software development projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with approved scope, cost, schedule, and performance requirements.
Develop, maintain, and update Program/Project Management documentation, including Project Management Plans, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Risk Management Plans, Integrated Master Schedules, meeting agendas, and meeting minutes.
Facilitate program and project meetings, including sprint planning sessions, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, stakeholder reviews, and executive briefings.
Apply Agile Framework methodologies, including user story development, backlog management, sprint execution, prioritization, and adaptive planning to accommodate evolving requirements.
Oversee and coordinate activities of cross-functional project team members, including software developers, engineers, and support personnel.
Review and approve project deliverables to ensure technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance with DoD standards and contractual requirements.
Manage risk identification, mitigation planning, and issue resolution processes to minimize impacts to program execution.
Utilize ServiceNow to support project tracking, workflow management, task assignments, and reporting.
Monitor program performance metrics and provide status reporting to senior leadership and stakeholders.
Coordinate with DoD stakeholders to ensure software development efforts align with mission priorities and operational requirements.
Ensure adherence to Agile best practices and promote collaboration across cross-functional teams to enhance productivity and delivery outcomes.
Support continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance program and project management effectiveness.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Program/Project Management, Business Management, or related discipline.
Certifications: Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required.
Experience: 5 years of demonstrated program and/or project management experience.
5 years of demonstrated knowledge developing Program/Project Management documentation (Project Management Plan, WBS, Risk Management Plan, Project Schedule, meeting documentation).
5 years of demonstrated knowledge utilizing Agile Frameworks and associated practices, including user stories, sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and retrospectives.
5 years of DoD experience.
5 years of DoD Software Development Project and Program Management experience.
Minimum 2 years of demonstrated experience utilizing ServiceNow.
Demonstrated ability to multitask by managing multiple concurrent projects and overseeing project team members while reviewing and approving deliverables.
Desired/Preferred Scrum Master certification (CSM, SAFe, or equivalent).

Benefits

Comprehensive Group Health Plans (Medical, Dental, and Vision).
Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Plans.
Company-paid Training and Development Programs.
Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay.
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match.
Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

Project ManagementAgile FrameworkRisk ManagementBacklog ManagementUser Story DevelopmentSprint ExecutionProgram Management DocumentationTask AssignmentsContinuous Process ImprovementProgram Performance Metrics

Soft Skills

LeadershipMultitaskingCollaborationCommunicationFacilitationStakeholder ManagementProblem SolvingAdaptabilityOrganizational SkillsTeam Coordination

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Scrum Master Certification (CSM, SAFe, or equivalent)