Program Manager / Applications Lead **On-Site, security clearance required**

$122,200 - $240,600/Yr

CGI - Newport News, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Newport News, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

CGI is seeking a Program Manager to support a Department of Defense client in Newport News, VA. This role involves planning, organizing, and managing resources to deliver a large government contract within a dynamic environment, utilizing Agile/Scrum methodologies to meet customer requirements effectively.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in design and development of system and application solutions
• Ensures delivered work meets technical and functional requirements
• Lead creation and maintenance of architectures, roadmaps, and plans
• Direct project planning, systems engineering development, and implementation according to cost, schedule, and scope requirements
• Apply expert domain knowledge, professional principles, and theories to develop advanced concepts, techniques, solutions, and standards
• Expertly manage cross-functional teams responsible for delivering high-quality program capabilities on time and within budget, including subcontractors
• Oversee performance to specified contract SLAs and direct changes to meet the SLAs as needed
• Bring proven new ideas and best practices that will enhance performance
• Assists in proper adaption of functional requirements into product design
• Participates in development activities as per defined best practices
• Mentors junior members on the team
• Takes ownership of the components/tasks and make sure they are delivered with high quality
• Stays on schedule with customer deliverables
• Strong technical acumen with the ability to contribute to the application development process
• Proficient with technology-based tools and processes
• Customer service oriented
• Practices continuous improvement
• Ability to analyze, identify, and solve problems
• Consistently meet customer deadlines, requirements, and expectations
• Adaptable to frequent changes
• Participates effectively in team environment

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, Science, or Information Technology
• Certification in Agile Software Development Life Cycle processes
• At least 5 years' experience as a Program Manager on an IT or Systems Engineering related program
• Experience working with and supporting Army Leadership
• Experience with how the Army runs and conducts business
• At least 10 years of demonstrated experience managing software intensive technology projects within complex IT environments
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience applying the Software Development Life Cycle processes and successful delivery of high quality software applications
• At least two years' experience/knowledge with principles of cloud computing, systems administration, network engineering, and data warehousing using third party hosting providers
• Experience leading large, enterprise web-based software applications with complex data federation demonstrated by leading software teams of over 25 staff members
• Experience leading development and maintenance of software applications employing Microsoft technologies including .NET, JavaScript, Azure, DevSecOps, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, SQL Server, and Windows Server
• Experience responding to and expeditiously resolving system availability disruptions and maintaining continuity of operations through ITIL processes
• Experience with the application of Business Intelligence (BI), integration of both structured and unstructured data in support of operational processes, and management of a diverse workforce to solve complex information management challenges
• Experience with cloud service providers, both Government and/or commercial, as well as collaboration efforts with DISA.

Nice-to-haves

• Agile Coaching experience
• Business Consulting experience
• Knowledge of Army Futures Command or Training and Doctrine Command organization
• Knowledge of Army Operational, Systems or Technical Architectures

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Member assistance and wellness programs