Program Manager

Summary

Join LightFeather as a Program Manager to lead and oversee high-impact projects, delivering exceptional analytics, user experience, and enterprise software development services. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing large teams, delivering high-quality results in a Federal contracting environment, and a deep understanding of both data analytics and software development lifecycles.

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, with a proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and stakeholders effectively
• 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, including contractors, across multiple projects, 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, including defining activities, milestones, and critical paths
• Facilitate effective communication and coordination among stakeholders, including Federal clients, to ensure project success across various products and departments
• 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, to ensure project objectives are met on time and within budget
• Create and deliver a range of documentation and visual materials, including reports, presentations, charts, and graphs, to communicate project progress and insights effectively
• Generate monthly project status reports, compile work products, and prepare budget summaries for review by stakeholders
• Proficiently handle configuration management planning, including configuration identification, change control, status accounting, audits, and documentation
• Lead multiple teams supporting multiple applications with independent release schedules, managing tasks, performance, conflict resolution, and issue escalation as necessary
• Develop and implement training materials to enhance team skills and ensure efficient execution of various processes

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