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System One Senior IT Program Manager in Vienna, Virginia
We are currently seeking a Senior IT Program Manager. This is a full-time, permanent position located in Tysons Corner, VA and will work a hybrid schedule (1-2 days onsite).
Candidates must be US Citizens and be PMP certified.
The selected candidate will successfully lead a client engagement for Chief Information Officer (CIO) support in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The IT Senior Program Manager will provide leadership and direction in the planning, executing, and managing an IT strategic support services contract supporting a federal CIO. Additionally, the IT Senior Program Manager must also be adept at navigating complex client relationships, including managing challenging and demanding timelines and client priorities. This role requires the ability to establish oneself as a trusted advisor, providing executive support and oversight while effectively managing relationships between senior-level executives and other team members. Specifically, the strategic support services include communications, technology strategy, architecture, and IT governance. This role is pivotal in promoting the strategic transformation of a CIO organization in a highly federated agency.
The ideal candidate shall have at least 10 years of experience supervising employees and managing Government technical contracted work. Duties assigned will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Role Responsibilities:
Lead and manage all strategic support services for the CIO, ensuring successful delivery within scope, time, and budget constraints.
Collaborate with inter-departmental teams, stakeholders, and executives to define project objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
Mentor and guide project teams, encouraging best practices and continuous improvement.
Serve as the point of contact between client leadership and stakeholders with other members of the project team members.
Execute the contract on schedule and budget and monitor quality throughout the execution of the project.
Present project updates, findings, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership
Document activities and invoices.
Manage, monitor, and report significant risks to the project.
Complete weekly status reports
Brief stakeholders and management on project status and progress.
Create management dashboards to communicate, display, and track system owners' progress in achieving the project goals.
Conduct periodic review meetings.
Manage subcontractors and team members.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Master’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Management, or a related field
Experience with IT Program management and CIO support such as governance, EA, or portfolio management.
10+ years of professional experience
10 years of project management experience, preferably in government consulting
Five years of experience with agile project methodologies
Experience managing complex client relationships.
Ability to establish oneself as a trusted advisor to clients, providing executive support and oversight.
Effectively navigates and manages relationships between senior-level executives and other team members.
U.S. Citizenship
Public trust or ability to obtain a Public Trust
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Scrum Manager or other agile certification
Experience supporting HHS IT programs.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.