Agile Project Manager
Zantech
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Reston • Virginia • United States
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About the role
- Provide support with tasks associated with program office management and all activities associated with program and project management
- Provide advice and recommendations on the management, operations, and control of existing programs and projects, and advisory support of new programs and projects
- Support program management required for major acquisition programs including Business Capability Acquisition Cycle (BCAC) and Software Acquisition Pathway, Acquisition Category (ACAT)
- Implement key disciplines and methodologies necessary for programs/projects
- Provide Project Management Support to Governance with planning, scheduling, compiling briefing materials, meeting management, note taking, editing, and publishing
- Interact with staff and senior leaders across the agency to ensure efficient and effective execution of the governance process
- Provide studies, analyses, scenarios, and reports that advise the best actions as well as interpreting results
- Apply mission level thinking for current and emerging projects/programs, and translate stakeholder needs and expectations into statements assessing requirements
- Perform complex evaluations of existing procedures, processes, techniques, models and/or systems related to project/program issues
- Analyze information from multiple sources to compile complete and holistic solutions
- Communicate recommendations and issues to staff and senior leadership that support the overall strategic plan
- Execute duties guided by DoDD 5000.01, DoDI 5000.02, DoD Issuances governing acquisition programs, and other program management policies addressed in DoD 5000 and 8000 series
Requirements
- 10-15 years of experience (minimum 5 years in each required competency area)
- Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
- Agile Frameworks including user stories, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, backlog management, prioritizing tasks, and adapting to changing requirements
- DoD Acquisition Framework and Process Improvement Methodologies
- Program/Project Management documentation (project management plan, work breakdown structure, risk management plan, project schedule, meeting agendas, meeting minutes)
- DoD Software Development Project and Program Management
- ServiceNow (1-2 years minimum)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, Project, Access)
- Adobe Suite (Acrobat Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, PageMaker, Premier)
- SharePoint and task management systems
- Multitasking and managing multiple concurrent projects
- Stakeholder engagement and communication at all organizational levels
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Strong benefits
- Vacation package
- Fast-paced and exciting work environment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
project managementAgile frameworksDoD acquisition frameworkprocess improvement methodologiesprogram/project management documentationrisk managementstakeholder needs assessmentdata analysisevaluation of proceduresstrategic planning
Soft Skills
communicationmultitaskingleadershiporganizational skillsadvisory supportinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingnote takingediting
Certifications
Project Management Institute (PMI)Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)