ActioNet, Inc

Director / Sr. Program Manager

ActioNet, Inc$120K — $150K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in contract, program, and project management experience
  • Strong background in leading a PMO for US federal agencies
  • PMP or PgMP certification with knowledge of PMI best practices
  • BS in Business, IT, or Computer Science; Master's preferred
  • Exceptional leadership and mentoring skills
  • Excellent communication and relationship management
  • Experience in resource management and strategic planning
  • Proven ability to drive growth within an organization

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the US federal agency PMO framework and improve workflow processes
  • Coordinate program activities with internal and external stakeholders
  • Provide mentorship and manage compliance with Program Management Plans
  • Lead the activities of contract Project/Task Managers
  • Develop and execute strategic business plans to align with federal agency goals
  • Foster relationships with stakeholders and key resources
  • Implement a program/project portfolio review process for continuous improvement
  • Drive business development and expand company footprint in the market

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Education and Professional Training
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Employee Referral and Merit Recognition Programs
  • Employee Assistance and Identity Theft Protection
  • Paid Holidays: 11 per year
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Disability Insurance
Full Job Description
Description

ActioNet is seeking an experienced and strategic Director / Sr.Program Manager in Vienna, VA. This position is responsible for delivering program and task support services, as well as training, and managing the implementation of program management processes and methodologies.

In this role, you will:
  • Oversee US federal agency PMO framework, employing workflow processes and raising organizational awareness.
  • Coordinate the program efforts internally, including leading growth activities, with our back-office team, and externally, including with the US federal agency as well as our subcontractors.
  • Provide best practice mentorship, and lead development/maintenance of contract Program Management Plan and manage organization in alignment to Government and Corporate policies.
  • Oversee contract Project / Task Managers activities supporting program/project operations.
  • Evolve organization strategic business plans and lead project activities to achieve these plans, including program / project / task order responses to US federal agency requests.
  • Establish and foster successful relationships with stakeholders and key resources across ActioNet and organizations.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Alignment with Business Objectives: Ensure operational program and project/task plans align with business objectives by setting goals that correspond with US federal agency goals and objectives.
  • Resource Management: Manage resources to ensure contracts' operational, financial, and technology-related objectives are met or exceeded.
  • Capability Building: Create challenging roles and assign stretch work responsibilities to enhance organizational capabilities and bridge credibility gaps.
  • Stakeholder Influence: Influence ActioNet team, partners and organizational leadership through effective listening and communication to accomplish program/project goals.
  • Program / Project Management Standards: Recommend, develop, implement, and ensure the consistent application of proposed program and project management methodologies, procedures, and standards and alignment with processes and guidelines.
  • Change Management: Act as an agent of change by communicating program and project management policies and procedures at all organizational levels and educating stakeholders as necessary.
  • Integration of Standards: Integrate architectural standards and PMI best practices into the US federal agency program and project management methodologies.
  • Portfolio Review Process: Implement and execute an appropriate program/project portfolio review process, including in-progress analysis and post-mortem lessons learned.
  • Business Development: Identify and pursue opportunities for business growth and expansion within the scope of the PMO. Develop and maintain relationships with existing and potential US federal agency customers, as well as ActioNet partners, to foster new business growth.
  • Strategic Growth: Assist in developing strategies to expand ActioNet's footprint in the market, leveraging the PMO capabilities to support agency business development initiatives.

Basic Qualifications:
  • 8+ years demonstrated experience in contract, program and project management, plus experience establishing and leading a PMO.
  • Recent and relevant experience supporting US federal agencies.
  • PMP or PgMP and strong knowledge of program and project management methodologies, including PMI best practices.
  • BS Degree in Business, Information Technology or Computer Science fields. Masters or above a plus.
  • Exceptional leadership, mentoring and coaching skills.
  • Excellent communication and relationship management abilities.
  • Experience in resource management and strategic planning.
  • Ability to act as an agent of growth within an organization.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Public Trust or above clearance. Secret or above a plus.
  • Experience with agile software and systems engineering lifecycles, infrastructure operations, as well as business process analysis and enablement through technology solutions. Implemented AI/ML solutions experience a plus.
  • Knowledge of enterprise environments, including telecommunications, networks and cloud computing.
  • Knowledge of data protection operations and legislation.
  • Ability to oversee multiple concurrent projects / tasks.
  • Problem-solving aptitude.


Full-Time Employees are eligible to participate in our ActioNet's Benefits Program:
  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Education and Professional Training
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Employee Referral and Merit Recognition Programs
  • Employee Assistance and Identity Theft Protection
  • Paid Holidays: 11 per year
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Disability Insurance

********Direct Applicants, only. No Agencies, No third-party recruiters, please********

About ActioNet, Inc

ActioNet, Inc. is a provider of information technology services to the federal government and commercial clients. The company offers a range of services, including software development, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and data analytics. ActioNet has been recognized for its work in the federal sector, and has received numerous awards for its performance and customer service. The company is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, and has additional offices in Vienna, Virginia, and Honolulu, Hawaii.
Learn more about ActioNet, Inc
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1,000 employees
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Founded
1998

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