AI CJADC2 Program Manager

$200,001 - $240,000/Yr

SAIC - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The AI CJADC2 Program Manager at SAIC is responsible for leading and managing the design and operation of integrated Enterprise IT solutions that deliver AI-enabled capabilities to support the Department of Defense's missions. This role requires a dynamic project manager who thrives in a fast-paced agile environment, focusing on data-centric AI and decision support solutions. The position involves collaborating with stakeholders, managing project goals, and ensuring alignment with business objectives while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop major concepts, initiatives, processes, procedures, PM tools and programs.
• Facilitate and lead agile processes such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to determine project goals, project scope, and deliverables.
• Manage and prioritize product backlog by working closely with the product owner.
• Support the development team by removing obstacles and bottlenecks, allocating resources, and escalating major issues as necessary.
• Monitor project progress and provide timely updates on project status to stakeholders using agile metrics and visual management tools.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, self-efficiency, and continuous improvement to foster agile teams.
• Apply agile methodologies, principles, and practices to drive efficient project development.
• Act as a servant-leader by coaching and mentoring team members and fostering a positive agile environment.
• Provide consulting services and analyses for developing project metrics and performance standards based on project milestones and outcomes.
• Directly support PMs in executing their programs, preparing briefings, documentation, and working with customers, stakeholders, and team members.

Requirements

• Possess a minimum of an active Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree and 10 years of related experience.
• Experience as an agile project manager or a similar role in product management or program management.
• In-depth knowledge of agile frameworks and a solid understanding of their principles and practices.
• Familiarity with traditional project management methodologies.
• Proficiency in using traditional and agile project management tools and software.

Nice-to-haves

• TS clearance and SCI eligibility.
• Program Management Professional (PMP), ITIL-3 or ITIL-4, and/or agile or scrum related certifications.
• Familiarity with change management, facilitation, organizational assessment, process modeling, business planning, business process reengineering, consensus building, organizational restructure, design, and implementation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $200,001 - $240,000.
• Ongoing application acceptance with no deadline.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic team focused on AI transformation in the public sector.