Program Manager

at  9th Way Insignia

COMPANY INTRODUCTION

9th Way Insignia is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business bringing transformative technology to our government customers so they can achieve their missions. Our specialties include cybersecurity, cloud modernization, software development, data analytics, enterprise architecture, enterprise IT, and artificial intelligence. Learn more about 9th Way Insignia at https://9thwayinsignia.com.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, project management, or related field.
• 15+ years of proven experience as a Program Manager in software development, with a strong track record of delivering projects on time.
• 10 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies, such as Agile, or Scrum.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and manage diverse teams.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to issue resolution.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for conveying complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality results.
• Familiarity with project management tools and software for scheduling, tracking, and collaboration.

• Resource Allocation: Manage all company and contractor resources and supervise all staff in the performance of work on this contract. Allocate resources efficiently, balancing workloads and skill sets to optimize productivity and meet project milestones.
• Communication: Establish a communication approach that provides effective, consistent, and clear communication to all key stakeholders such as the customer Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), project team, and other contract teams.
• Ensure timely submission of contract deliverables such as monthly status reports and cumulative key performance indicator (KPI) reports.
• Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, goals, timelines, resources, and budget, in collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Team Leadership: Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams, including developers, data engineers, business analyst, and testers, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Scope Management: Define project scope, track changes, and manage scope creep, ensuring that project deliverables remain within agreed-upon parameters.
• Risk Management: Identify potential project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively address issues to keep projects on track and minimize disruptions.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee quality control processes, ensuring that deliverables meet established quality standards and user expectations.
• Documentation: Maintain thorough project documentation, including requirements, specifications, change logs, and other relevant records.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate strong relationships with clients, users, and internal teams, understanding their needs and expectations to drive successful project outcomes.