Program Manager

Overview

Nakupuna Consulting is looking for a Program Manager to lead our team of talented consultants in support of a Department of Defense (DoD), Office of Secretary of Defense client. The ideal candidate excels in a dynamic environment, has strong leadership skills, and has experience supporting senior-level officials.

Responsibilities

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Lead and motivate a cross-functional and dispersed team to ensure effective collaboration, clear communication, and a shared understanding of project roles and responsibilities.
• Manage the contract requirements of the PWS, including responsibility for contract deliverables.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for government customer leadership.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define program goals and align them with the organization's strategic objectives.
• Engage with key stakeholders, clients, and team members through consistent communication.
• Proactively provide status updates, progress reports, and address concerns or inquiries.
• Identify potential risks and challenges that may arise during the program's lifecycle and develop mitigation plans and contingency strategies to address risks and ensure program success.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the project team. Identify areas for enhancement and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage contract operations to include financial tracking and performance management. Serve as primary supervisor to the team to include hiring processes, timesheet approvals, and performance reviews.
• Executeall financial aspects of assigned projects, ensuring adherence to allocated budgets and compliance with financial regulations. This includes developing budgets, monitoring execution, managing variances, and forecasting expected results (e.g., EACs).

Qualifications

Qualifications: The ideal candidate is familiar and has experience with the following technical knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
• Experience managing a team to include related tasks, such as recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating staff. Experience directing daily staff and task activities and supervising assigned technical and administrative staff, including subordinate managers.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve objectives.
• Experience serving as a liaison with clients to coordinate activities, negotiate tasks, and solve problems.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work with different stakeholders and devise innovative solutions for customer challenges.
• Self-motivated and self-monitoring, exceptional oral and written communications, and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a dynamic, high-paced, and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Willingness to take action to overcome challenges or obstacles and look for ways to improve results.

Education and Experience: This position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least ten years of professional experience. Experience leading teams and supporting the Department of Defense is required. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.

Clearance: This position requires an active SECRET security clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Location: Work is performed full-time on government site at the Pentagon and Mark Center with limited telework and occasional meetings at the Nakupuna Office in Arlington, VA. Core work hours are 0800 to 1600 Monday through Friday except holidays.

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.

The Nakupuna Companies are dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment while providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require special assistance or accommodations during your job application process, please contact [redacted].