Program Manager

Responsibilities & Qualifications

We are seeking a Program Manager to join our team supporting a program that provides technical services for system development and lifecycle maintenance of an AWS-based microservices-based system, along with supporting legacy systems and databases. These systems provide efficient, reliable, and secure IT solutions to receive, consolidate, and distribute information in coordination with federal partners. Overall contract support consists of O&M, Help Desk, DevOps, Program Management, and software development.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience with at least 5 years of experience managing large teams of 20+ employees and operating across multiple large and complex systems.
• Due to the hybrid telework/onsite nature of this program, the PM shall have proven experience successfully managing large teams geographically dispersed and/or remotely located.
• Experience performing the duties and responsibilities as listed above.
• Have demonstrated experience managing a task of 70+ FTEs in a hybrid onsite/telework environment.
• Possess in-depth knowledge and understanding of O&M, Help Desk, DevOps, Program Management, and software development
• Experience using the Agile framework

Clearance

• Active Top Secret security clearance

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is for an on-site technical Program Manager (PM) in Winchester, Virginia. The technical PM provides contractor oversight/management and administrative and technical interaction with Government stakeholders.

• The PM will require regular travel between the Winchester, VA and Washington, DC work locations.
• Experience leading cutting edge development and devops teams demonstrating the ability to stay on the most up to date technology and cloud systems
• Responsible for all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned projects and provides a single point of contact for those projects.
• Takes projects from original concept through final implementation.
• Interfaces with all areas affected by the project including end users, computer services, and client services.
• Defines project scope and objectives.
• Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
• Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis.
• Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables.
• Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables.
• Provides technical and analytical guidance to project team.
• Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solutions of problems.

COMPETENCIES 

• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Strategic Thinking
• Technical Expertise
• Initiative
• Foster Innovation
• Results Oriented
• Teamwork

Overview

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Location: Winchester, Virginia
• Remote or In-Person: in person
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Active Top Secret security clearance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Additional Job Information

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. Apply now to explore jobs with us at www.TekSynap.com. 

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. 

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact [email protected] for assistance.