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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. Salary: Up to 200K plus competitive benefits package 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. ActioNet has earned recognition as a Top Workplace for 13 consecutive years (since 2014) and the Top Workplace for Commuter Award for five years in a row, reflecting our focus on employee well-being and work-life balance. ActioNet is mission-focused, client-centric, and results-driven, following both Project Management Institute (PMI) methodologies and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) best practices to deliver excellence across every engagement.
Our industry-leading certifications demonstrate our dedication to quality, security, compliance, and continuous improvement: • CMMC V2.0 Level 2 Assessed by Authorized C3PAO
• CMMI-DEV® V3.0 Level 4 (Certified since 2003)
• CMMI-SVC® V3.0 Level 4 (Certified since 2018)
• CMMI-SEC® V3.0 Level 4
• CMMI-DATA® V3.0 Level 4
• ISO 27001:2022 (Information Security & Risk Management)
• ISO 20000-1:2018 (IT Service Management)
• ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management)
• HDI Certified Support Center (Customer Service Excellence) With strong expertise in Cloud-based Solutions, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, and Agile Software Engineering, ActioNet combines technical excellence with a culture rooted in fairness, integrity, innovation, and employee empowerment. If you’re looking to grow your career in a mission-driven, people-first organization where your skills make an impact every day, this is the place to build your future—come join us at ActioNet.
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
ActioNet is an equal opportunity employer and value inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. ********Direct Applicants, only. No Agencies, No third-party recruiters, please********