Program Manager - Enterprise Applications

SAIC is seeking a Program Manager (PM) that provides support to a large federal government agency. Under the direction of the overall PM, this position will manage and lead the performance of a functional service area as part of a larger program.

This position is role is hybrid in Washington, DC. It is Monday through Friday, normal business hours, however, the employee may be required to provide after-hours and weekend support during planned or emergency events.

Description of Duties:

• Perform as the primary customer interface for government executive/director level leadership for technical and business matters, information sharing, and basic problem resolution.
• Manage, lead, and integrate activities in accordance with contract requirements ensuring technical, schedule, cost, and financial performance. Identify and analyze variances and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Define and contribute to the program’s baseline and execute in compliance / accordance with contractual requirements.
• Manage risk, customer relationships, and program staffing.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and escalate challenges to leadership.
• Support business development and program staff management.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and 15 years of experience; Master's and 13; may accept additional experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience managing software development projects or a software development background.
• Experience managing / leading 100 or more program staff including direct labor, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ability to conduct management and contract discussions in coordination with internal cross-functional teams using standard, well-defined processes, procedures, techniques, or tools.
• Experience in personnel management. Possesses the ability to develop leadership and management skills requiring mentoring and feedback from supervisors.
• Ability to escalate program issues to management for assistance. Provide input to corporate activities including performance reviews, compensation-related actions, and staffing and hiring recommendations. Raise personnel issues to appropriate internal support elements.
• Ability to act independently while routinely being reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall quality and content.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivation, professional demeanor and accountability.

Required Clearance:

• US Citizenship.
• Active secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI.

Desired:

• ITIL 4v Foundations certification.
• PMP Certification.
• Risk Management.
• Earned Value Management.
• Experience with ISO-2000 or equivalent.