Director of Program Management Office (PMO)

ActioNet - Vienna, VA

Full-time - Senior

Vienna, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Director of the Program Management Office (PMO) at IgniteAction is a strategic leadership role responsible for delivering project support services and managing the implementation of program management processes and methodologies for the FAA ITIPSS program. This position requires a leader with extensive FAA experience who can influence and guide stakeholders at all levels within the organization, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering successful relationships with key resources.

Responsibilities

• Implement the FAA ITIPSS PMO framework and raise organizational awareness.
• Coordinate program start-up efforts with internal teams and external partners, including the FAA.
• Provide best practice training for managers in accordance with the ITIPSS Program Management Plan.
• Coach and lead ITIPSS Project/Task Managers in supporting current system operations.
• Facilitate the establishment of strategic business plans and lead project activities to achieve these plans.
• Ensure operational program and project/task plans align with business objectives by setting corresponding goals.
• Manage resources to meet or exceed operational, financial, and technology-related objectives.
• Create challenging roles and assign stretch work responsibilities to enhance organizational capabilities.
• Influence stakeholders through effective communication to accomplish program/project goals.
• Recommend, develop, and implement program and project management methodologies and standards.
• Act as an agent of change by communicating policies and educating stakeholders.
• Integrate FAA architectural standards and PMI best practices into project management methodologies.
• Implement and execute an ITIPSS program/project portfolio review process, including analysis and lessons learned.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for business growth within the PMO scope.
• Develop and maintain relationships with FAA customers and IgniteAction partners to foster new business growth.
• Assist in developing strategies to expand IgniteAction's market footprint.

Requirements

• 8+ years of proven experience in program and project management, with demonstrated experience leading a PMO.
• Recent experience supporting the FAA (2 out of the last 5 years).
• PMP or PgMP certification and strong knowledge of program and project management methodologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or Computer Science.
• Exceptional leadership, mentoring, and coaching skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship management abilities.
• Experience in resource management and strategic planning.
• Ability to act as an agent of growth within an organization.

Nice-to-haves

• Public Trust or above clearance.
• Experience with agile software and systems engineering lifecycles.
• Knowledge of networks and cloud computing.
• Knowledge of data protection operations and legislation.
• Ability to oversee multiple concurrent projects/tasks.
• Problem-solving aptitude.

Benefits

• Tools for success in a supportive corporate culture.
• Opportunities for skill development and career advancement.