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Ad Hoc LLC

Program Manager

Ad Hoc LLC, Burlington, Vermont, us, 05405


Description

Program ManagerThis is an Evergreen position.We are continuously sourcing for talent while we await anticipated job openings. Candidates who apply to this role understand we may not have an immediate opening and wish to be considered for future opportunities.Ad Hoc is a digital services company that helps the federal government better serve people. Our teams use modern, agile methods to meet the needs of our users while closing the gap between consumer expectations and government.Work on things that matterOur teams connect Veterans with services designed for their needs, help millions of people access affordable health care, and support important programs like Head Start. As we work with agencies to deliver critical services, we're also changing how the government thinks about and uses technology.Built for a remote lifeAd Hoc is remote-first and remote-always. We've designed our culture, communications, and tools to support a nationwide team. Being remote allows Ad Hoc to bring the best people onto our teams and give them the freedom to create a work environment that fits their lives. Maybe you need to adjust your schedule to care for your family or take a bike ride. At Ad Hoc, that's welcomed.Committed to high expectations and a welcoming cultureAd Hoc values acceptance, accountability, and humility. We aren't heroes. We leave our egos at the door to learn from our mistakes and improve the process for the next time.. We build small, inclusive teams to bring the best of consumer technology to the problems of government.The

Veterans Affairs

business unit helps transform the VA into a modern digital services organization where Veteran outcomes are at the center of every effort. We partner with the VA to design and deliver seamless user experiences for Veterans, their families and caregivers, and VA employees. By applying better practices in service design, product management, and technology, we enable VA to increase the usage, quality, and reliability of services and decrease the time Veterans spend waiting for outcomes.Primary Responsibilities:As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for collaborating with program or business unit leadership in shaping the strategic direction of the program and managing customer relationships. At the discretion of leadership, you may serve as the primary decision maker for the program. A Program Manager is a people manager, leader and mentor that effectively manages team members in support of delivery success. You will have an advanced ability to employ structured project management/process methodologies in order to meet scope, schedule and budget requirements. You will successfully lead through direct reports, and effectively communicate and execute against program and organizational objectives. A Program Manager must exhibit strong communication skills, with the ability to lead and resolve conflict in order to meet revenue goals, while ensuring contractual compliance. Primary expectations of a Program Manager include:Develops and maintains regular status reporting to include weekly status reports, program management reviews, monthly financial reports, staffing plans, and any additional reports requested by the customer.

Experienced in the ability to manage all aspects of program performance (i.e. technical, contractual, administrative, financial) and coordinating program activities across multiple projects

Manages planned contract revenue, billable utilization, and gross margin achievement

Exhibits stakeholder management skills, with the ability to develop and maintain strong customer relationships

Effective communication skills, informing stakeholders of changes to program scope, timeline, or budget. Experience with change management best practices.

Utilizes influential skills to translate customer vision and drive project activities to successful outcomes, with the ability to shape customer success outcomes and metrics

Serves as a trusted partner, and advises customers on strategic vision and direction

Manages contractual obligations and oversees and manages output of sub contracting partners

Manages project activities and ensure they are compliant, completed on time, and within budget within a highly complex environment

Recognizes issues and conflicts and problem solves solutions, strategically turning barriers into opportunities.

Manages Project Managers (if applicable) to communicate information effectively to a variety of internal and external stakeholders

Negotiates outcomes and agreements that benefit the project and company

Advanced ability to partner with practice and growth leaders to identify and drive organic and new growth opportunities. Advanced ability to develop strategic program plans that benefit the organization over the long term.

Advanced ability to identify program risks and implement mitigation techniques in a timely manner. Ability to manage ongoing risks and communicate updates to the Senior Program Manager (if applicable)

Adherence and in-depth understanding of ISO and CMMI quality standards

Proven ability to achieve CPARS ratings above Satisfactory

Excellent organizational and time-management skills and communication skills

Proven experience with Agile project management methodology and project management software tools

Advanced knowledge of planning, programming, budgeting, and resourcing

Responsible for hiring, performance management, timecard reviews, PTO management and team development

Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's and 7+ years of experience

Experience with Prime and Sub management in an agile environmentHigh-level stakeholder management skillsProven track record in the successful delivery of highly complex IT programs4 years of experience managing technology service delivery projects

Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or ITIL certification strongly preferred

Agile certification is strongly preferred (PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), AgilePM Foundation, ICAgile Certified Professional (ICP), Certified Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:Prior government or government contracting experience is strongly preferred

Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or ITIL certification strongly preferred

Agile certification is strongly preferred (PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), AgilePM Foundation, ICAgile Certified Professional (ICP), Certified Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist, etc.)

To learn more about working at Ad Hoc, please visit:

https://adhocteam.us/join/Benefits:Company-subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision InsuranceUse What You Need Vacation Policy401K with employer matchPaid parental leave after one year of service

Ad Hoc LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, marital status, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination.In support of theColorado Equal Pay Transparency Act, and others like it across the country, Ad Hoc job descriptions feature the starting range we reasonably expect to pay to candidates who would join our team with little to no need for training on the responsibilities we've outlined above. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and responsibility. The range of starting pay for this role is $xxx-$xxx Our recruiters will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements.

job reference: PROGR001620Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)