Summary

Makpar is seeking a highly skilled Principal Consultant to lead major IT modernization projects for federal agencies. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in technology consulting and program management, deep knowledge of federal IT modernization initiatives, outstanding leadership skills, and exceptional communication abilities. The role involves developing strategic plans, overseeing multiple workstreams, engaging with senior stakeholders, and providing thought leadership on emerging technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
10+ years of experience in technology consulting and program management
Deep knowledge of federal IT modernization initiatives and challenges
Proven track record of leading major projects and driving significant business outcomes
Expert in strategic program/portfolio management tools and methodologies
Outstanding leadership and team management skills
Exceptional communication and presentation skills at the executive level
Strong business acumen and ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics

Responsibilities

Lead major IT modernization projects and programs for federal agencies
Develop and implement program management strategies and operating models
Develop comprehensive Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) strategies that align with client's long-term objectives and drive organizational change
Oversee multiple workstreams and integrate efforts across complex portfolios
Engage with senior executive stakeholders (GS-15 level and above)
Drive development of strategic roadmaps and technology architecture plans
Identify and mitigate enterprise-level risks and issues
Provide thought leadership on emerging technologies and methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) tools (e.g., ServiceNow SPM) and agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)) is highly desired
Deep expertise in Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) concepts, methodologies, and tools

Benefits

At Makpar Corporation we understand that we all need to balance work and life – that is why we have a great benefits package, excellent training and career development opportunities, flexible work schedules along with a generous compensation package
At Makpar, we believe in keeping our employees happy, healthy and engaged. We pride ourselves in providing outstanding benefits, creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, collaborate, and be inquisitive in order to achieve goals

Makpar Corporation is hiring a Principal Consultant