Program Manager

Location:Remote United States

Employment Type:Full-Time

Shift:Day Shift

About the Company

Athena Technology Group Inc. (ATG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) focused on Information Technology and Communications consulting system engineering integration deployment and operation ofstate of the artcommand and control and information systems that deliver critical network centric solution to the warfighter. With a proventrack recordof technical support to our customers we are looking for innovative industry professionals to join our team.

ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability

Job Summary

Athena Technology Group (ATG) is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Information Technology Asset Management (ITAM) Program Management Support effort. The selected candidate will oversee enterprise ITAM program execution project management reporting risk management stakeholder engagement governance coordination and delivery of required program artifacts. This role supports PWSareas of5.1 Project Management and 5.3 ITAM Program Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall program execution for VA ITAM support services across project management strategic planning governance and analysis activities.

• Developmaintain and update the Contractor Project Management Plan (CPMP) ITAM Program Management Plan work breakdown structure schedules risk register and stakeholder communication plan.

• Coordinate kickoff meetings weekly status reporting monthly program status reporting and executive-level program reviews.

• Track milestones deliverables risks issues dependencies and corrective actions throughout the period of performance.

• Serve as the primary interface with VA program leadership COR PM CO internal ATG leadership subcontractors and project stakeholders.

• Oversee development of HAM and SAM program schedules strategic roadmaps operational plans and program governance activities.

• Ensure deliverables are completed accurately on time andin accordance withPWS requirements VA processes and applicable federal policies.

• Manage communication across geographically dispersed teams and support coordination of routine and ad hoc data collection and reporting requests.

• Support resource planning issue escalation performance tracking and continuous improvement of ITAM program operations.

• Provide leadership mentorship and direction to analysts planners governance staff and other project personnel.

Qualifications

Required:

• Ability to obtain andmaintainVA Public Trust / VA suitability; position is expected to require Tier 2 Moderate Risk background investigation based on PWS tasking.

• Bachelorsdegree inin computer/software engineering management information systems ora relatedfield..

• 8 years of related experience in computer operations and 3-4 years of business solutions experience with high complexity multiple large application business processes.1Experience managing program schedules risks issues deliverables project plans communications and stakeholder reporting.

• Experience leading cross-functional teams supporting enterprise IT operations IT service management asset management modernization or governance initiatives.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing executive briefings status reports meeting minutes action items and program documentation.

• Experience coordinating with Government customers contractors subcontractors and senior stakeholders.

• Knowledge of federal IT governance compliance cybersecurity privacy and reporting requirements.

• Must be able to read write speak and understand English.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Desired:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• ITIL Foundation certification.

• Experience supportingDepartmentof Veterans Affairs OIT EUS EUO or other federal civilian IT programs.

• Experience with IT Asset Management (ITAM) Hardware Asset Management (HAM) Software Asset Management (SAM) ServiceNow CMDB or enterprise asset lifecycle programs.

• Experience supporting strategic roadmaps program governance boards RACI matrices stakeholder registers and process improvement initiatives.

• Experience using Microsoft Project Microsoft Excel PowerPoint SharePoint Teams and other reporting or collaboration tools.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

• Normal Office Environment. Requires Sitting Standing Near Acuity Speaking with colleagues and customers Listening Sight Use of hands/fingers.

Additional Benefits

• Performance Bonuses and annual salary reviews

• Health dental and vision insurance

• Short Term Disability Long Term Disability and Life Insurance

• 401(k) plan with company match

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment

About the Program

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Information & Technology (OIT) End User Operations (EUO) isestablishingand formalizing an enterprise Information Technology Asset Management (ITAM) program. This effort supports accountability lifecycle management governance strategicutilization modernization and enterprise-wide visibility of VA endpoint devices and IT infrastructure. The program includes ITAM program management strategic planning governance compliance operational planning reporting and support for hardware asset management (HAM) and software asset management (SAM) initiatives. This position is contingent upon award of the contract.

ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion creed color national origin ancestry sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or medical conditions related to pregnancy childbirth or breastfeeding) age medical condition marital or domestic partner status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression and transgender status mental disability or physical disability genetic information military or veteran status citizenship low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.