Summary

The job is for an IT Modernization Program Manager at Makpar Corporation, a Great Place to Work™ certified company. The role involves leading major workstreams within large IT modernization programs, developing project plans, managing client relationships, and mentoring a team of consultants. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, 5-8 years of experience in technology consulting, strong knowledge of federal IT systems, and the ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
5-8 years of experience in technology consulting
Strong knowledge of federal IT systems and modernization approaches
Experience with program/project management tools and methodologies
Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills
Must be able to obtain and maintain required security clearances

Responsibilities

Lead major workstreams within large IT modernization programs
Develop project plans, schedules, and resource estimates
Manage client relationships and expectations at the program level
Develop and implement Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) strategies for specific project components
Design and oversee the execution of strategic roadmaps, resource optimization plans, and benefits tracking systems within your workstream(s)
Provide SPM consultation to clients, presenting complex ideas to senior leadership
Manage and mentor a team of Consultants, ensuring high-quality deliverables
Identify workstream-level risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies
Coach and develop more junior consultants

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
Strong understanding of Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) concepts and proven ability to apply them in various contexts

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 Senior Consultant