Senior IT Transition ManagerTeam Lead
Mechanicsburg, PA - USA
Job Summary
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Senior IT Transition Manager to support a federal client through a complex technology roadmap and transformation effort. This role serves as a primary point of contact for administration quality assurance and leadership in the design communication and execution of multi-system cross-organizational transition activities. The Senior IT Transition Manager works closely with government personnel JMA leadership and delivery teams to set priorities identify risks opportunities or concerns communicate guidance and coordinate resolution of issues that impact transition success.
Responsibilities:
- Define program roadmaps plan large-scale projects and support alignment with client objectives.
- Serve as the principal systems analyst for the governments IT roadmap.
- Provide management direction administration quality assurance and leadership in support of IT transition planning and execution.
- Support the design communication and execution of multi-system cross-organizational transformation efforts.
- Meet frequently with key government personnel including on short notice when needed to discuss priorities risks concerns decisions and next steps.
- Communicate government guidance priorities and direction to assigned teammates and supporting personnel.
- Manage and monitor cost schedule technical performance risks dependencies and delivery progress for assigned transition or program activities.
- Work with government stakeholders to set priorities identify risks opportunities or concerns and coordinate resolution of identified issues.
- Collaborate with executive leadership and program leadership to support program success and the use of effective program management practices.
- Lead or support major initiatives process improvements and best practices that strengthen program execution and transition outcomes.
- Identify risks issues and opportunities related to IT transition activities and develop mitigation or resolution plans.
- Coordinate across technical teams project managers support staff subcontractors and other stakeholders to support aligned execution and timely delivery.
- Provide team leadership for assigned transition activities including direct supervision of a small number of employees and indirect leadership across project technical and support teams.
- Provide direction feedback coaching and development support to assigned employees.
- Support team coordination workload planning onboarding and resource needs for transition-related work.
- Review and approve timesheets and time-off requests for assigned direct reports as applicable.
- Participate in the hiring process including supporting job description development hiring strategies candidate evaluation and hiring as needed.
- Contribute to company publications such as white papers or blogs related to the program customer environment or IT transition area.
- Support the Business Development Team as appropriate with sales strategies and participation in sales events.
- Carry out other related duties as assigned to support evolving customer program platform and company needs.
Clearance Level:
- Current or ability to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance is required.Note: To obtain a security clearance you must be a U.S. citizen and meet the 13 adjudicative guidelines.
Required Qualifications:
- 12 or more years of experience managing federal IT programs.
- 12 or more years of experience integrating large-scale DoD IT software systems.
- Experience planning budgeting communicating and supporting strategy discussions with senior or flag-level military officials.
- Experience interpreting DoD policy and synthesizing or prioritizing system requirements based on policy changes.
- Experience supporting large-scale IT software systems system integrations technology roadmaps or enterprise transition efforts.
- Experience supporting cost schedule technical performance risk management issue resolution and delivery coordination.
- Experience identifying and managing risks issues opportunities dependencies and mitigation plans in a federal IT environment.
- Experience providing direct supervision or indirect leadership in support of IT transition project program or delivery activities.
- Strong verbal written and presentation skills.
- Strong organization problem-solving communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities respond to urgent customer needs and support resolution of complex transition or delivery issues.
- Bachelors degree in computer science Business Administration or relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 12 or more years of Navy IT experience.
- Familiarity with Navy ERP ERP or related Navy enterprise system environments.
- Experience supporting NAVSUP or other Navy customer environments.
- Experience supporting comprehensive communication strategy stakeholder engagement or politically sensitive customer environments.
- Experience with large-scale systems analysis and execution.
- Experience managing risks issues and opportunities in a federal IT environment.
- Experience developing executive briefings transition updates white papers blogs proposal content or customer-facing materials.
Creating an Environment of Respect and Opportunity:
At JMA Resources we value the many paths people take to develop their skills and expertise and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. Your qualifications may come from a variety of experiences including formal education certifications professional development mentorship hands-on work or a unique combination of these. We encourage you to share the distinctive journey that has prepared you for this role during your interviews.
Location & Commitments:
- Position: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
- Hybrid - On-site at our client site in Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania. The number of days on-site will be determined by client needs after hire.
- Travel Requirements: May be required
- Location Preference: Must reside within a 50-mile radius of Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania due to the on-site/hybrid nature of the position.
- Work Hours: A typical workday consists of eighthours totaling a forty-hour workweek. We understand that there may be times when employees will need to adjust their work hours due to client needs or personal reasons. To help balance these demands we offer some flexibility in work schedules.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and discretionary bonuses.
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical dental and vision insurance.
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
- Hybrid/remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Employee recognition programs and company events.
JMA Resources is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a workforce with an environment free of discrimination and harassment. All aspects of employment including recruitment hiring promotions transfers discipline terminations wage and salary administration benefits and training are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race age color physical or mental disability religion gender sexual orientation gender identity/expression marital status national origin political affiliation or protected veteran status.
At JMA Resources we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for all qualified individuals. We provide reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities to ensure equal access throughout the application and hiring process. If you needassistanceor require an accommodation please reach out to Amy Foy VP of Employee Experience at.
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Required Experience:
Manager