Program Manager (Can be Remote)
Leesburg, VA  / Arlington, VA 
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Job Description

The Building People are seeking a qualified Program Manager to support a growing portfolio of federal government, local government, non-profit, and commercial customers - all while operating remotely. The Program Manager will have the following responsibilities:

  • Program Manager will serve as the management representative for the overall management and completion of assigned tasks for the project.
  • Responsible for planning and execution of the software development lifecycle for application development, design, testing and implementation of the SaaS product.
  • Perform risk management, including identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating risks, and communicating and escalating risks and issues.
  • Provide the ability to manage projects that may vary by project type (i.e., a new project, an existing project, a project being transitioned from another delivery provider, etc.), size, complexity, project life cycle phases, Agile development methods.
  • Support the development of briefings, agendas, and other general documentation support as directed, including training material and demonstration sessions for new and existing technologies to various stakeholders.
  • Support a continuous improvement process by providing recommendations on improving products, services, and processes.
  • Develop Communication Plans.
  • Develop and manage project schedules, including integrated project schedules, and plans using the tools defined (i.e., JIRA).
  • Support management of projects within schedule and budget and as defined
  • Assist to resolve issues, as necessary. Work to assure smooth/efficient program and project execution by maintaining information flow among parties.

Experience Required

  • Five years of experience in project management and agile methodology.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a team.
  • Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to assess potential risks.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimum oversight while maintaining schedule discipline.
  • Strong work ethic and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective time management skills with the ability to meet tight schedules.

Education Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (required).
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification (required).
  • SCRUM Master Certification (required).

Additional Requirements

  • Ability to meet Federal & Government security background checks, HSPD-12, Fingerprinting, plus agency-specific screening.
  • Ability to operate within a NIST 800-171 compliant security environment internally and able to support all client-required cyber security data and operational processes.
  • Value and protect company, colleague, and customer data.
  • US Citizenship.
  • 2+ years successfully working from home or a remote location, with minimal supervision. Environment must provide adequate workspace and high-speed internet connectivity.
  • Travel may be required for this position based on the company needs of the more remote hiring areas.

*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

  • Medical & Rx
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Life Insurance/AD&D
  • Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement.


We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.


 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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