Senior Program Manager

Description & Requirements

This position is contingent upon contract award, and employment will be finalized once the project is officially awarded to our organization.

Maximus is a leading provider of technology, consulting, and program services to government agencies.

We deliver leading-edge digital solutions through our Technology Consulting Services (TCS) division using Advanced Analytics (AI, ML, RPA), Comprehensive Cybersecurity Solutions, DevSecOps, Human Centered Design, and advanced cloud platforms.

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to support a fast-paced, mission-critical national security mission.

The Program Manager will provide leadership and responsible project/program direction through the successful performance of a variety of detailed, diverse elements of IT project management, including but not limited to operations and maintenance, technology modernization, cybersecurity, and infrastructure.

This role serves as a central point of contact, coordinating the efforts of all associated team members, subcontractors, and vendors, managing all work performed for the project, and overseeing contract financials.

The Program Manager assists with overcoming roadblocks that may impact project scope, costs, schedule, quality, and risks, supporting the customer to ensure a successful delivery for the customer's mission.

The candidate will attend meetings and work on-site at the designated customer facility in the DC Metro Area or other locations as necessary.

The selected candidate must be flexible and available to perform other activities as required.

Periodic travel to the Maximus office in Tysons Corner, VA, for management meetings is also required.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS238, M5, Band 9

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organize, direct, and coordinate the planning and production of all IT support activities and resource needs, assigning duties and responsibilities to staff.

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience managing matrixed teams.

• Excellent organizational, time-management, and decision-making capabilities.

• Articulate in both written and verbal communication, effective public speaking skills.

• Engage in collaborative communications, both written and verbal, with employees, government representatives, and corporate management, including Accounting, Contracts, HR, and IT departments.

• Effectively develop and deliver monthly management and government status reports.

• Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors, influencing them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.

This includes conducting employee reviews and assessments, implementing performance improvement plans, etc.

• Demonstrate competence in effectively using data from project management tools to meet required project objectives and reporting requirements.

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