Program Manager
Job Location:
Reston, VA - USA
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Job Summary
Who Are We
Groundswell is a premier technology integrator and solution provider resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name Groundswell represents our commitment to be an unstoppable seismic change in government. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results. Are you ready to be audacious be bold and drive change at a rapid pace Join us where well make a greater impact together.
What Youll do:
Groundswell is seeking an experiencedProgram Managertolead the day-to-day management and execution of a flagship Intelligence Community modernization program. Reportingto the Executive Program Director this individual willserve as the programs operational leader withresponsibilityfor contract executionprogram controlscustomercoordinationfinancial performance integrated schedule management risk and dependency management subcontractor performance and coordination with OEM and government stakeholders.
While the Executive Program Manager provides executive oversight strategic direction and senior customer engagement the Program Manager willbe responsible forthe daily operation and execution of the program. This individual will ensure Groundswell meets contractual requirements Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) performance standards milestones deliverables financial commitments and customer expectations.
The Program Manager will work closely with the OEM Program Management Office (PMO) to manage cross-program dependencies schedules risks and decisions that couldimpactGroundswells delivery commitments. The Program Manager will also provide leadership and oversight to Groundswells Workday Delivery Lead and other functional and technical workstream leaders ensuring individual delivery effortsremainaligned with the overall program plan.
This role is designed to assume increasing program leadership responsibility as the program matures and transitions frominitialimplementation and establishment into steady-state program execution.
Key Responsibilities:
Program & Contract Execution
Lead the day-to-day execution and management of the task order under the strategic direction and executive oversight of the Executive Program Manager.
Manage compliance with contract terms requirements performance standards and customer commitments.
Manage contractual deliverables milestones reporting requirements and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) performance measures.
Establish andmaintainthe programs operating cadence governance processes performance reporting and management controls.
Ensure contract deliverables are completed reviewedsubmitted and tracked through customer acceptance.
Coordinate across technical and functional workstreams to ensure executionremainsaligned with contractual requirements and programobjectives.
Serve as the primary escalation point for day-to-day program execution issues.
Integrated Schedule Risk & Dependency Management
Developmaintain and manage the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) incorporating Groundswell subcontractor OEM customer and other external milestones and dependencies.
Lead program-level risk issue dependency action and decision management processes.
Identifycross-workstream and external dependencies that could affect program milestones contractual commitments cost or performance.
Develop and drive mitigation and contingency plans for program-level risks and schedule impacts.
Coordinate with the Workday Delivery Lead and other workstream leaders to incorporate detailed delivery plans and milestones into the overall IMS.
Escalate significant risks issues decisions and potential contractual impacts to the Executive Program Manager and government leadership asappropriate.
OEM & External Dependency Management
Serve as the primary day-to-day program management interface with the OEM PMO.
Coordinate schedules milestones dependencies risks issues and decisions between Groundswell and the OEM program.
Assess changes to OEM plans and schedules for potential impacts to Groundswells scope IMS resources deliverables and contractual milestones.
Drivetimelyresolution of cross-organizational dependencies and issues involving Groundswell the OEM subcontractors and government stakeholders.
Maintain clear visibility into external dependencies and proactively communicate potential impacts to program leadership and the customer.
Financial & Contract Performance
Manage day-to-day program financial performance including budgets forecasts staffing plans burn rates and cost performance.
Coordinate and oversee program invoicing activities to ensureaccurateandtimelybillingin accordance withcontractual requirements.
Monitor actual and forecasted performance against program financialobjectivesandidentifypotential variances.
Partner with Groundswell contracts finance and corporate leadership to address financial and contractual issues.
Provide the Executive Program Manager with regular visibility into program financial health and areas requiring executive action.
Customer & Program Governance
Serve as a primary day-to-day interface with government program leadership and stakeholders.
Lead recurring program status reviews schedule reviews risk reviews performance reviews and other program governance forums.
Prepare and deliver program-level reporting covering schedule contractual performance financials staffing risks dependencies deliverables and required decisions.
Support the Executive Program Manager in executive-level customer engagements strategic discussions and escalations.
Build trusted relationships with government stakeholders through transparency responsiveness and disciplined program execution.
Team Subcontractor & Delivery Oversight
Provide operational leadership across Groundswells technical functional cybersecurity program management and operational workstreams.
Provide management oversight to the Workday Delivery Lead and other workstream leaders whilemaintainingclear accountability for their respective areas of delivery.
Manage subcontractor performance at the program level including contractual commitments staffing schedules deliverables dependencies and overall performance.
Coordinate with subcontractor leadership to resolve performance issues andmaintainalignment with program requirements.
Ensure delivery teams have the priorities resources decisions and support necessary to meet program commitments.
Foster a culture of accountability collaboration transparency customer focus and delivery excellence.
Executive Program Manager Partnership
Serve as the principal deputy to the Executive Program Manager and act on their behalf for day-to-day program execution.
Maintain continuous visibility for the Executive Program Manager into program health customer concerns financial performance contractual matters risks and decisions requiring executive attention.
Translate executive program direction into actionable plans and ensure execution across the program organization.
Assume program leadership responsibilities when delegated by the Executive Program Manager.
Support the evolution of program governance operating models and leadership responsibilities as the program matures.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in information systems Engineering Business or a related field or equivalent experience.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Equivalent certification such as DAWIA Level Three in Program Management may be acceptable.
10 years of experience managing complex Federal technology programs task orders or enterprise system implementations.
Experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) and/or Department of Defense (DoD) programs.
Demonstrated experience managing Federal contract requirements deliverables performance measures and customer commitments.
Demonstrated experience developing and managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) program-level risks issues dependencies and corrective actions.
Experience managing program financials including budgets forecasts staffing cost performance and invoicing.
Experience coordinating complex dependencies across government customers OEMs subcontractors and delivery organizations.
Experience managing subcontractor and vendor performance in Federal or other highly regulated environments.
Strong leadership communication executive presentation organization and relationship management skills.
Demonstrated ability tooperateindependently make sound program decisions and appropriately escalate risks issues and decisions in a complex customer environment.
Must be a US Citizen per contract requirements
Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI access and Counter Intelligence (CI) Polygraph. Candidates who currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph will receive priority consideration.
PreferredQualifications
Experience managing large-scale enterprise ERP or HCM implementations preferably Workday.
Experience supporting Intelligence Community programs within highly secure customer environments.
Experience coordinating program schedules milestones risks and dependencies with an OEM or external Program Management Office (PMO).
Experience managing contract performance against Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASPs) Service Level Agreements (SLAs) or similar performance standards.
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) cost and schedule performance analysis and program forecasting.
Experience supporting programs through Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
Familiarity with the Workday implementation lifecycle andmethodology.
Work Location & Travel Requirements
Must be local to the Washington D.C. metropolitan area and willing to work onsite within customer SCIF environments a minimum of four (4) days per week.
Approximately 5% travel within the Washington D.C. Maryland and Virginia (DMV) region is.
Occasional non-standard work hours may beto support mission and program needs.
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Why Youll Never Want to Leave:
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans
- Flexible Spending Account
- 4% 401K Match (immediate vesting)
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition reimbursement certification programs and professional development
- Flexible work schedule
- On-site gym and childcare option
The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Groundswell it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
$183760.00 - $308181.00
NOTE:Groundswell does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Groundswell and Groundswell will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy genetic information disability status as a protected veteran or any other protected category under applicable federal state and local laws.
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Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Groundswell is a highly specialized systems integrator leveraging world-class talent and SaaS intellectual property to help government entities enhance service delivery and achieve strategic objectives.
