Manager, Federal Program Delivery

KPMG

$110K — $130K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Five years of experience in project or program management for large-scale transformation initiatives.
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field from an accredited institution.
  • Preferred certifications include PMP, Business Analyst or ScrumMaster.
  • Proven track record in project delivery and solution development.
  • Strong grasp of project management best practices, including risk and quality control.
  • Experience in fostering relationships with senior stakeholders.
  • Must be able to obtain a U.S. Government clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, schedule, and execute complex cross-functional projects from start to finish leading engagement teams.
  • Utilize project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) and adapt them according to project size.
  • Identify and analyze stakeholder groups to create tailored engagement plans for obtaining buy-in.
  • Design and evaluate training assessments and track progress metrics for training effectiveness.
  • Analyze resource skill gaps and develop structured training programs accordingly.
  • Manage development and analysis of schedules, including project timelines, risks, resources, and budgets.
  • Conduct Critical Path Management (CPM) analysis to ensure project timelines are met.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental plans.
  • Vision coverage, disability, and life insurance options.
  • 401(k) retirement plans designed for long-term saving.
  • Variety of personal well-being benefits to support mental health.
  • Generous Personal Time Off policy with two additional paid breaks yearly.
  • Observed holidays calendar published annually.
  • Flexible benefits aimed at supporting diverse employee needs.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
  • Plan, schedule and execute complex, cross-functional projects or programs from initiation through closure while leading engagement teams
  • Deep understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid frameworks) and how to scale them to project size
  • Ability to identify, analyze, and segment stakeholder groups, establishing tailored engagement plans to secure buy-in at all levels
  • Competency in designing and evaluating training assessments, tracking completion rates, and measuring post-training proficiency
  • Ability to analyze resource skill gaps relative to new capabilities, process and translate those gaps into structured training and capability development
  • Lead development, maintenance, and analysis of schedules and Integrated Master Schedules (IMSs) in include project activities, durations, relationships, milestones, risks, resources use, and project budgets to allow Critical Path Management (CPM) analysis

Qualifications:
  • A minimum of five years of experience with project, program / portfolio management, specifically with large-scale transformation programs, involving business process, organization, and technology components
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field from an accredited college/university
  • PMP, Business Analysts or ScrumMaster Certification preferred
  • Experience in business and solution development, project/program management, and project delivery
  • Strong understanding of project, program, and portfolio management processes and best practices, including reports, schedule management, risk management, quality control, and project financials
  • Demonstrated experience developing relationships with senior clients
  • Ability to travel as required to support firm engagements
  • Applicant must possess or be eligible for a U.S. Government clearance


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