Lead and manage program delivery for the Department of Veterans Affairs, oversee operations, build client relationships, and ensure project success.
Description:
PingWind is seeking a qualified Senior Program Manager to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Location: Remote, preferably DC/MD/VA
Required Clearance: Public Trust
Certifications: N/A
Required Education: Bachelor’s
Required Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience, experience working with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is highly preferred
Responsibilities
• Lead and shepherd the delivery/operations for assigned program(s) and/or project(s)
• Manage cost, schedule, scope, performance, and customer satisfaction
• Own, nurture, and develop strong customer relationships that are evidenced by exceptional customer satisfaction scores
• Work with customers to grow and expand revenue streams, e.g. leveraging optional tasks and/or additional scope
• Proactively communicate with government points of contact on accomplishments, priorities, risks, and issues
• Manage, develop, and refine team resources to fit evolving program/project needs
• Manage partner/subcontractor relationships and associated subcontractor agreements
• Ensure the high-quality creation and timely delivery of required contract deliverables
• Work with PingWind leadership to build business leveraging program/project performance and accomplishments
• Implement best practices for building and growing company culture
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience; 8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education
• U.S. Citizenship; Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance
• Exceptional ability to communicate with leadership, staff, and customers
• Flexible, able to adapt to different customer groups and expectations
• Expertise with IT program/project management, including managing complex, technical projects with integrated systems and processes
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized
• Strong desire and ability to facilitate collaboration at a program level
• Experience working in and with cross-functional teams, preferably developing software
• Outcome-oriented approach focused on delivering value to end users backed by measurable, data-driven results
Preferred Qualifications
• Formal Agile or PM trainings and/or certifications, such as CSM or PMP
About PingWind
PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com
Our benefits include:
Paid Federal Holidays
Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options
401k with matching
Paid vacation and sick leave
Continuing education assistance
Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program through Sun Life Financial EAP Guidance Resources
Veterans are encouraged to apply
PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.
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