Principal IT Program Manager - Washington, United States - Mathematica Policy Research

Mathematica Policy Research

Verified Company

Washington, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Position Description:
Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. We collaborate closely with public

Responsibilities:

Overall responsibility for successful delivery of large technology and data client projects with total contract value up to $50M; and leading large teams comprising of employees and multiple subcontract partners.
Manage complex client relationships and stakeholder expectations. Primary clients include research, program, or technology offices, up to and including executive leadership of federal agencies.
Effectively manage cost, schedule, scope and quality for large, complex technology and data projects with many parallel deliverables in progress at once. Evaluate project functions and processes and drive changes to meet project deliverables in a timely manner and within budget.
Define clear roles and responsibilities and ensure standards and best practices are followed.
Works to understand client programs and related system and data needs; develops solution options to address client needs; develops schedule and cost estimates; successfully delivers solutions that meet client needs.
Collaborate across internal technology, analytics, and advisory services teams.
Interface with clients for 50% or more of your time, including inperson meetings. Lead more than one project concurrently.
Develop and grow talent on the team, including maintaining robust succession planning of all leadership roles.
Build sense of community among project team; creates a project environment with ability to attract and retain staff.
Ensure strong operational processes in place to support missioncritical, 24/7 systems with tens of thousands of users. Includes delivery and operations of help desk, training and technical assistance support to large, diverse user populations. Highly responsive to the needs of the client.
Contribute to the growth of the business through significant proposal and business development contributions with both existing and prospective clients. May include capture planning/design, content, budget staffing, successfully leading proposals, build relationships with subcontractors.
Foster a strong culture on projects that embody Mathematica's cultural fundamentals.

Position Requirements:

Undergraduate degree in computer science, information systems, public health, analytics, operations management, or another related field.
7+ years of experience managing Federal data or technology projects including attaining Authority to Operate (ATO).
Expert knowledge of project management fundamentals, including the ability to develop and implement accurate work plans, schedules, staffing plans, and budgets, in an Agile methodology.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to describe difficult technical problems and solutions to a nontechnical audience, both internal and external (client) audiences.
Expert organizational skills and the ability to build consensus.
Experience building and leading large teams of both internal staff and external partners.
Experience with IT procurement including negotiating with software vendors. Familiar with federal government procurement processes.
Proven quantitative and analytical skills.
Knowledge of the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence).
Experience implementing systems that meet federal security and privacy requirements such as FedRAMP, NIST, HIPAA, etc.
Understanding of change management and matrix organizational management.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products.
Flexibility to travel to clients at least on a monthly cadence
Preferred: experience directing multimilliondollar projects for federal government clients such as HHS.
Preferred: Project management certifications like PMP, Scrum Master, etc.

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of $140,000 - $190,000. This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, location preference, and salary expectations.

Available Locations:
Remote; Washington, DC; Princeton, NJ; Cambridge, MA

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