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Description
Position: PMO Program Manager
Clearance: Secret
ActioNet is looking for a PMO Program Manager. This role serves as a senior PMO leader responsible for establishing governance frameworks, policies, and performance standards that guide program execution across the organization. The PMO Program Manager partners with executive leadership, including CIO and CTO stakeholders, to ensure programs align with strategic objectives, federal mandates, and modernization priorities. This position drives PMO maturity, integrates cross-division initiatives, manages risk and resources, and ensures projects deliver measurable business value while maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory and security standards.
• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex IT projects and multi-project programs across the enterprise
• Serve as the primary point of contact for program delivery, performance, and reporting
• Establish and maintain PMO governance frameworks, policies, processes, and performance metrics
• Oversee enterprise modernization portfolios and ensure alignment with organizational strategy and mission objectives
• Provide strategic guidance to executive leadership, including CIO and CTO stakeholders
• Ensure alignment with federal governance and compliance requirements including OMB A-11, OMB A-123, and FITARA
• Develop and enforce project management standards, methodologies, and best practices across the PMO
• Manage program budgets, resource allocation, schedules, and financial oversight
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program and project risks while ensuring continuity of delivery
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and integrate efforts across multiple business units and technical teams
• Conduct system and program assessments and recommend operational and technical improvements
• Develop and maintain program documentation including project plans, governance artifacts, and performance reports
• Implement performance tracking, reporting dashboards, and executive level briefings
• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and organizational standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance PMO maturity and operational effectiveness
• Monitor industry trends and emerging project management tools, frameworks, and methodologies
• Represent the PMO in strategic planning sessions, executive decision making, and governance boards
• Mentor and provide leadership to project managers and PMO staff, fostering professional development and best practices adoption
Professional Qualifications and Skills
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field
• 7-12 years of experience in IT project management, program management, or PMO leadership
• Demonstrated experience managing enterprise level programs or modernization portfolios
• Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall
• Experience using project management and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps, JIRA, and Trello
• Strong leadership, organizational, and team mentoring capabilities
• Experience with program budgeting, financial management, and resource planning
• Knowledge of federal IT governance frameworks and compliance standards
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief executive leadership
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and complex stakeholder environments
• Familiarity with enterprise IT systems, modernization initiatives, and digital transformation efforts
Who is ActioNet?
ActioNet is a dynamic, award-winning SEI CMMI Level 4 and ISO 20000/ISO 27000 I Certified IT Services Firm that specializes in Enterprise Software Development involving Full Lifecycle Methodology, Project Management, Information Systems Security, Systems Integration and Training. ActioNet is committed to quality exemplified by our continual efforts to enhance how we do business. Our vision is what sets up apart, we help our customers align their IT strategies with their business goals.
Why ActioNet?
It is simple. We are passionate about the inspirational missions of our customers and we entrust our employees and teams to deliver exceptional performance to enable the safety, security, health and well-being of our nation. We have been awarded the Washington Post Top Places to Work for 8 years in the row.
What's in It For You?
As an ActioNeter, you get to be part of exceptional team and a corporate culture that nurtures mutual success for our customers, employees and our communities. We give you the tools to be successful; all you need to do is bring your best ideas, your energy and a desire to develop your skills, experience and career.
Are you ready to make a difference?
ActioNet is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity 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.