LightFeather is hiring a
Program Manager

Summary

LightFeather is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead high-impact projects in a Federal contracting environment. The role involves managing large teams, overseeing project plans, facilitating communication, monitoring program execution, creating documentation, and handling configuration management. Required qualifications include US citizenship, active or prior clearance, a Bachelor's degree, PMP Certification, CSM Certification, 12+ years of relevant experience, 8+ years of project management experience in Agile software development, and demonstrated experience managing contractor teams.

Requirements

• US Citizenship
• Active or prior clearance at the Public Trust or above. IRS, Department of Treasury, or DHS ICE clearance preferred. If prior, must be within the last 2 years
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• 12+ years of relevant experience in an enterprise software development environment
• 8+ years of project management experience within Agile software development
• Demonstrated experience managing 4+ contractor teams, each consisting of at least 10 personnel, in support of Federal clients
• Proficiency with requirements tools and tracking systems, specifically JIRA, and experience developing and managing program schedules using project management software
• Extensive experience in Government contracting, with strong problem-solving capabilities and the ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience in continuous risk assessment and management, configuration management, and developing metrics and reports to track program execution and performance

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage 4+ teams, each with at least 10 personnel, ensuring the delivery of high-quality analytics, user experience, and enterprise software development services
• Oversee and manage all contract activities, ensuring successful delivery of projects by developing and maintaining detailed project plans
• Facilitate effective communication and coordination among stakeholders, including Federal clients
• Monitor program execution, identify obstacles and deviations, implement corrective actions as needed, and conduct continuous risk assessments to mitigate potential risks
• Manage project resources, including staffing, onboarding, clearance processes, and training requirements
• Create and deliver a range of documentation and visual materials
• Generate monthly project status reports, compile work products, and prepare budget summaries for review by stakeholders
• Proficiently handle configuration management planning
• Lead multiple teams supporting multiple applications with independent release schedules
• Develop and implement training materials to enhance team skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in data analytics, exploratory data analysis, and delivering data pipelines
• Familiarity with technologies and tools such as PowerBI, Airflow, Erwin, GitLab, and Python or similar for AI/ML projects