Program Manager - Arlington, VA, United States - Building People LLC/The

Description

As a recognized leader in real estate and facilities services, The Building People provides innovative solutions that integrate technology, buildings, and people through strategic thought leadership and expertise
We enhance our customers' ability to build a culture that optimizes performance in the built environment
Our strategy leads clients towards the future of facilities through a connected real estate model that propagates new norms to deliver organizational efficiency, sustainability, and savings
Real estate and the facilities landscape are changing
Join us, and we will lead this change together
Our top priority is hiring and retaining top talent in all areas of our organization
At The Building People, our goal is to foster integrity and a work culture that motivates and inspires employees to succeed
We are excited that our team is growing rapidly, which means we need you The Building People's Market Offerings and Business Lines include:

• Real Estate & Workplace
• Facilities Management & Maintenance
• Engineering & Construction Management
• Energy & Environmental
• Technology Integration
• Sustainability & Smart Buildings
• Human Capital
• Mission Support Job Description The Building People are seeking a qualified Program Manager to support a growing portfolio of federal government, local government, non-profit, and commercial customers - all while operating remotely

The Program Manager will have the following responsibilities:

• Program Manager will serve as the management representative for the overall management and completion of assigned tasks for the project.
• Responsible for planning and execution of the software development lifecycle for application development, design, testing and implementation of the SaaS product.
• Perform risk management, including identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating risks, and communicating and escalating risks and issues.
• Provide the ability to manage projects that may vary by project type (i.e., a new project, an existing project, a project being transitioned from another delivery provider, etc.), size, complexity, project life cycle phases, Agile development methods.
• Support the development of briefings, agendas, and other general documentation support as directed, including training material and demonstration sessions for new and existing technologies to various stakeholders.
• Support a continuous improvement process by providing recommendations on improving products, services, and processes.
• Develop Communication Plans.
• Develop and manage project schedules, including integrated project schedules, and plans using the tools defined (i.e., JIRA).
• Support management of projects within schedule and budget and as defined
• Assist to resolve issues, as necessary

Work to assure smooth/efficient program and project execution by maintaining information flow among parties
Skills & Requirements Experience Required

• Five years of experience in project management and agile methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a team.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to assess potential risks.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimum oversight while maintaining schedule discipline.
• Strong work ethic and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to meet tight schedules

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (required).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification (required).
• SCRUM Master Certification (required)

Additional Requirements

• Ability to meet Federal & Government security background checks, HSPD-12, Fingerprinting, plus agency-specific screening.
• Ability to operate within a NIST compliant security environment internally and able to support all client-required cyber security data and operational processes.
• Value and protect company, colleague, and customer data.
• US Citizenship.
• 2+ years successfully working from home or a remote location, with minimal supervision

Environment must provide adequate workspace and high-speed internet connectivity.

• Travel may be required for this position based on the company needs of the more remote hiring areas

Qualifications *Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer

The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized
However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC
Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment
In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information
Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address
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