Program Manager - Washington, United States - Akira Technologies Inc.

Akira Technologies Inc.

Verified Company

Washington, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Akira Technologies is seeking a Program Manager to help support our government client in modernizing their enterprise information technology services, which is vital to deploying their mission in disaster and relief programs.

Responsibilities:

Develop comprehensive strategies and objectives for interconnected projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
Coordinate activities across multiple projects, ensuring seamless integration and alignment of efforts to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
Act as Program Manager for existing contracts, overseeing project teams, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and budgetary constraints.
Work closely with Contracts Manager and Finance Department to ensure compliance with contractual agreements, budgetary guidelines, and financial regulations.
Lead and evaluate project managers and other staff involved in program delivery, providing guidance, support, and feedback to optimize performance.
Develop and control project deadlines and activities, monitoring progress and reporting on a monthly basis or as needed to stakeholders.
Assume responsibility for managing relationships with program vendors and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and alignment of interests.
Assess program performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives, aiming to maximize return on investment (ROI) and deliver value to stakeholders.
Resolve higher scope issues that may arise during program execution, employing problemsolving skills and leveraging crossfunctional expertise as needed.
Prepare regular reports for program directors, providing updates on program status, performance metrics, milestones achieved, and any significant developments or challenges.

Job Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree; PMP certified.
Proven experience as a Program Manager or other managerial position with 10+ years of program management experience, 5+ years of Agile portfolio management, 5+ years IDM management experience.
Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods.
Excellent Knowledge of performance evaluation and change management principles.
Excellent knowledge of MS Office; working knowledge of program/project management software is a strong advantage.
Outstanding leadership and organizational skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent problemsolving ability.
Experience working in government contracting or familiarity with government processes is a plus.
Experience working with government systems (i.e., SharePoint) and stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail, time management, and follow through.
Ability to adapt and operate effectively in ambiguous or rapidly changing environments.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments.
Working knowledge and experience of MS Office (e.g. MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Excel).
This is a US government contract and therefore US Citizenship is required.

About Akira Technologies
Akira strives to meet and exceed the mission and objectives of US federal agencies.

As a leading small business cloud modernization and data analytics services provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated solutions and technologies that serve the needs of our customers and citizens.

Akira serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, cyber, defense, civilian, and health markets. Every day, our employees deliver transformational outcomes, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

Akira is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics._