Program Manager

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Are you ready to be part of a dynamic inclusive and fearless team that values your well-being and individuality At Niyam were not just a company; were a close-knit community of experts and leaders dedicated to providing IT solutions for esteemed clients. Niyam provides IT solutions to improve system efficiency while optimizing the value that we deliver to our customers. Our team members have the drive and the right mindset to take ownership of the projects they work on. They partner with our customers going the extra mile when necessary to ensure success.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Weve got you covered with 100% company-paid health dental vision life and AD&D insurance.
• Peace of Mind: Enjoy free short-term and long-term disability coverage ensuring your financial security in any situation.
• Flexible Work Hours: Life doesnt always fit into a 9 to 5 schedule. We offer flexibility to help you manage your work-life balance effectively.
• Remote and Hybrid Work: Niyam understands the value of flexibility. We offer remote and hybrid work options on our projects.
• Paid Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with our generous paid time off policy.
• Retirement Plans: We care about your future. Niyam offers retirement plans to help you secure your long-term financial goals.
• Career Growth: Niyam is not just a job; its a career journey. We provide a supportive environment for your professional development and offer fully paid opportunities (including technology and business conferences) for training and advancement within the company.
• Great People: Our people are the blueprint of who Niyam is to the industry and community.
• Great Environment: Niyam fosters a great environment where innovation collaboration and personal growth thrive.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives. Your unique ideas are welcomed and celebrated every day at Niyam.

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Niyam is seeking a motivated Program Manager to join our team. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. Position is hybrid and will require occasional travel for public meetings. This is in support of one of our federal clients.

Role and Responsibilities:

The Program Manager is responsible for onsite planning management and execution of all aspects of the contract including scheduling finance milestones deliverables and overall program management. This role requires a highly organized customer-focused and detail-oriented individual with strong managerial communication and problem-solving skills. The Program Manager ensures high-quality environmental program support oversees staff performance and maintains compliance.

• Provide comprehensive program management and oversight of administrative technical and management tasks associated with contract performance.
• Efficiently manage all aspects of performance including planning organizing coordinating tracking schedules and deliverables risk and resource management and subcontractor oversight (if applicable).
• Keep the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) informed of any potential issues and provide recommendations for solutions.
• Ensure timely and thorough completion of all assignments and maintain documentation of accomplishments.
• Supervise and monitor employee performance to ensure compliance with labor categories performance standards and reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain a quality assurance plan to ensure services meet task order specifications.
• Support client in developing and implementing Environmental Program policies procedures and guidance.
• Provide support for the continued development implementation and monitoring of the TSA Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Conduct or oversee environmental compliance audits review environmental checklists and recommend updates to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Review and monitor state local and federal environmental regulations and laws; assess potential impacts to client operations and provide recommendations.
• Assist in developing technical regulatory reports summarizing changes recommendations or confirmations of compliance.
• Design and coordinate outreach materials (e.g. posters flyers cards) for client personnel and public use.
• Maintain close contact with Client HQ and field organizations to ensure customer satisfaction and proactive communication.
• Facilitate communication with customer representatives to identify and resolve issues and explore follow-on business opportunities.
• Schedule and conduct formal customer meetings and reviews.
• Ensure successful performance of all work identified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
• Perform full managerial duties including interviewing hiring onboarding training and performance management.
• Plan and manage cost schedule and performance objectives to meet program requirements.
• Monitor and report performance metrics identify problems and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare monthly status reports summarizing completed activities challenges and upcoming plans.
• Present monthly program status overviews to R&K Leadership covering compliance execution and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Coordinate with management subcontractors and technical teams to ensure alignment on milestones and deliverables.
• Develop and refine best practices and tools for project management and execution.
• Ensure compliance with R&Ks ISO 9001:2015 and CMMI Level 2 Services policies and processes.
• Develop and maintain Quality Safety Security and Training Programs as well as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Identify and manage program risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Review problem and resolution trends and introduce process improvements.
• Collaborate with the Proposal Manager and Business Development teams to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Establish and maintain a written Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plan for the contract.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Other essential skills include creative problem-solving organizational skills financial project management skills including earn value management strong production management capabilities and a proven understanding of project management methodologies. The ideal candidate will have an aptitude for leadership a strong sense of ownership and natural communication skills.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• US Citizenship and ability to obtain public trust
• Bachelors Degree in environmentally related field or business.
  
• At least 8 years of experience of Program Management and Supervisory experience.
• Local to Northern VA area.
  
• Expertise in managing mid to large programs in the defined sector (Homeland Security Federal Public Health and Federal Civilian).
• Team Leadership: Demonstrated ability in creating guiding and developing high-performance teams.
• Client Management: Robust skills in managing relationships with both direct federal customers and prime contract stakeholders.
• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving: Ability to strategize and resolve complex problems with a focus on creating solutions.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication capabilities both verbal and written. Ability to work as part of a team and develop effective communication strategies amongst the team and with the customer.
• Project Management: Strong project delivery skills to manage and implement complex projects for key clients. Develop targets maintain schedules and support budget management.
• Ability to learn new ideas and capabilities: Ability to rapidly assimilate new ideas and information through self-driven learning and research.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to travel periodically as needed
• Masters Degree in environmentally related field
• PMP Certification
• Experience managing projects in the government sector
• Industry involvement (e.g. Project Management Institute (PMI) etc.)
  

Application Deadline:This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

Niyam IT Inc. is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color creed religion sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy marital status partnership status age citizenship status veteran or military status medical condition genetic information national origin disability unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal state and/or local laws.

Required Experience:

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