Senior Program Manager

As a Senior Program Manager at MetroStar, you will lead the team building the largest data product for one of the largest data agenices in the nation. This role is highly strategic and plays a critical part in enabling our customer to meet their vision of promoting open data and using it to spur innovation across our nation. 

We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers. 

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below! 

What you'll do:

• Lead team development by maintaining accountability, removing roadblocks, increasing capacity, and (most importantly) mentoring and developing team members
• Promote empowerment of the team, ensure that each team member is fully engaged in the project and making a meaningful contribution, and encourage a sustainable pace with high-levels of quality for the team.
• Define project scope and schedule, organize and lead project status and working meetings, prepare and distribute progress reports; manage risks and issues, correct deviations from plans, and perform delivery planning for assigned projects
• Manage customer expectations for project deliverables, facilitate stakeholder communications, and ensure an effective system of project governance is implemented
• Define and manage the project management process and champion process improvement initiatives within Agile Project Management

What you’ll need to succeed: 

• 20+ years of experience leading delivery for high-end technology programs within the public sector
• 15+ years as a Program Manager on complex, enterprise-scale IT projects, including scheduling, staffing, planning, cost control and risk management in an agile environment
• A Master’s Degree and active Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Serve as a trusted advisor leading strategic discussions with senior government clients (e.g., GS-15, SES) and C-suite executives
• Provide strategic and management support for large and complex mission-critical government systems development projects and teams
• Orchestrate cross-functional teams to develop and articulate value-added solutions and capabilities to clients
• Exceptional people leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance

It would be great if you have:

• Experience leading a portfolio of 100+ team members across multiple simultaneous efforts
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with business and technical colleagues to create differentiated solutions that meet client requirements
• Ability to act as primary, “last-pass” author for contract deliverables, senior executive presentations, whitepapers, and orals presentations
• Agile Certification (PMI-ACP, CSM, etc.)
• Expertise in Federal Security Protocol, including OPM, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Homeland Security Presidential Directives (HSPD)

Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades. 

Don’t meet every single requirement?   

Studies have shown that women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  At MetroStar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture, so, if you’re excited about this role, but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to go ahead and apply.  We pride ourselves on making great matches, and you may be the perfect match for this role or another one we have. 

The Admin Stuff:  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

The Legal Stuff:  MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of MetroStar Systems.