Program Manager with Security Clearance

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Job description

Copper River Cyber Solutions is seeking a Senior Program Manager to join our team in support of a new contract at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This position will be performed remotely with the occasional need for an onsite meeting in the Washington D.C. area. The Senior Program Manager is responsible for managing resources, schedules, financials and adhering to quality and control guidelines throughout the full systems development life cycle. This also includes management of issues, risks, and project change requests to ensure successful and on-time project delivery. Responsibilities (include but are not limited to): Provide ZSCALER program management
Work with Senior Executives (corporate and government) to foster open communication and ensure customer and company success
Mentor and coach staff, resolve conflicts and ensure our customers are completely satisfied
Manage Project Team Leads to achieve project objectives
Cultivate the relationship with the COR(s) and government team leads with the goal of ensuring program related objectives are successfully metManage project budgets to ensure projects achieve projected revenue, cost, and profit targets
Employ project management best practices and methodologies
Develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with the performance work statement
Ensure project deliverables reflect the work performed and results are accurately documented as it relates to the company objectives and contracted deliverables
Participate in internal planning and reporting processes
Work with Project Team Leads to develop objective performance measurements across all program areas, to ensure consistent, high-quality evaluation, and goal setting for employees
Assist with preparing proposal content, writing, and coordinating proposal efforts throughout the solicitation life cycle
Establish and manage project methodology incorporating structures, standards, processes, documentation, and reporting which supports the needs of the projects and emphasizes risk management and timely project delivery
Ensure project management standards are followed by performing regular project assessments
Gather project data for regular project assessments and monthly program reviews
Participate in special projects as required by contributing and managing internal organization initiatives Requirements: Clearance:
Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
Education:
Bachelors degree or prior, relevant experience in lieu of a degree
Current PMP or PMI certification
Experience:
Minimum of 10 years of project management experience
Experience using Zscaler
Experience creating delivering training on process improvements, specifically in the context of the Zscaler
Experience managing all levels of technical professionals
Experience managing contract financials and contract management
Proven Project Portfolio, Program and Project Manager experience and sound understanding of the principles and frameworks of successful project management
Proven experience in providing service, effectively interacting and relationship building with internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated capability for problem solving, decision making, sound judgment, and assertiveness
Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with senior management from customer/partner companies
Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as excellent presentation skills
Must have understanding and relevant familiarity of latest technology trends
Must be able to understand multi-level customer/user expectations and concerns
Ability to start and manage priorities judiciously
Preferred Skills:
Cloud knowledge and experience
Cyber Security knowledge and experience
SharePoint knowledge and experience
Microsoft 365 knowledge and experience
Platform and data migration knowledge and experience

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