Lead a dynamic cybersecurity program supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs to implement, deploy and maintain Prisma Cloud and XSIAM.
Oversee successful completion of all program tasks, including technical work, administrative actions, and business development activities.
Ensure all task order deliverables are high quality and submitted on time.
Direct program activities to meet customer and organizational objectives and serve as a liaison with customers to coordinate activities, negotiate tasks, and solve problems.
Supervise assigned technical and administrative staff, including partner teams and leads, and perform personnel actions such as hiring and performance evaluations.
Maintain positive relationships with key Government Points of Contact (POCs), respond to requests or concerns, and conduct frequent check-ins to ensure customer satisfaction.
Continuously develop the team and organize resources to optimally achieve program goals and objectives.
Coordinate and monitor subcontractor activities and administer subcontractor deliverables and financials.
Ensure compliance with relevant corporate and government policies and standards.
Utilize management tools and technologies to support tracking, status reporting, collaboration, and workflow management.
Perform business development activities at all stages, including support of technical and cost proposals.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or higher - equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
5+ years of project, portfolio, and program management experience related to the delivery of IT systems and solutions.
Experience managing cybersecurity projects and programs in the Federal government space is preferred.
Program and project management certifications are a plus (PMP, PgMP, CSM, CSPO, SP, SSM, etc.)
Thorough understanding of project and program management techniques and methods.
Strong understanding of Cybersecurity tooling especially Palo Alto Products such as Prisma Cloud.
Experience with Agile project management methods and frameworks such as SCRUM and SAFe is preferred.
Working knowledge of program/project management software (Microsoft Project, Jira, Microsoft 365/Teams applications, etc.)
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills.
Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
Strong leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively with a team of peers.