Director, Program Management with Security Clearance - Washington DC

Company: ICF
Location: Washington, DC
Posted On: 04/28/2024

We are seeking to hire a Director, Program Manager to be responsible for leadership, delivery, and oversight of ICF's engagement serving the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)In addition, you will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with clients to ensure close collaboration on existing engagements and to develop future business opportunitiesThe ideal candidate will be a strong leader who combines an entrepreneurial mindset and practical 'get it done' work style with deep subject matter expertise in IT solution delivery including business requirements, software design, development, and implementation,agile program and project management, and quality assuranceExposure to large scale federal programs and initiatives and services, managed services, or information technology operations is fundamental to this positionApplicant must possess superb communication, analytical and time management skillsIn addition, they must demonstrate ability and desire to continually learn new technologies in a changing environment; analytical and problem-solving way of thought; overall resilient, flexible, and enthusiastic personalityThis role is either office-based in Reston, or hybridOnly candidates in the Washington DC metro area will be consideredKey Responsibilities: Customer Delivery Excellence--- Serve as the single point of leadership across multiple Programs and own end-to-end accountability for Program delivery by driving engagements/programs to successful completion - current program involves supporting enterprise modernization efforts for multiple systems.--- Oversee Project Managers and provide leadership and guidance on delivery excellence--- Engage with client leadership to ensure proper expectation settings--- Manage project teams' daily activities, projects and tasks to focus on adhering to best practices, high standards, and on time delivery to the customer.--- Manage customer expectations and maintain constant contact with the customer base at several levels to solicit feedback, resolve issues, and ultimately achieve customer satisfaction through proactive communications.--- Anticipate and identify potential problems or risks for both the project and present alternative solutions to problems.--- Ensure agile methodologies enforce project standards throughout the duration of the ProgramBusiness Development and Account Management--- Foster positive client relationships to help identify new business opportunities at dedicated agencies within the Federal space.--- Develop customer relationships with executives and senior agency leadership.--- Lead capture and business development efforts within agency--- Leverage existing relationships to identify areas for growth and prospective partners--- Participate in the preparation and review of technical and cost proposals.--- Network and identify new channels for exposure of the company to prospective clientsOrganizational Leadership--- Participate in recruiting, training and professional development programs.--- Collaborate with other program managers to enhance the corporate operations and infrastructureRequirements:--- 7+ years of agile IT program management experience--- US Citizenship is required (required by the federal government for this position).--- Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance.--- MUST RESIDE IN THE United States (U.S.) and the work MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States (U.S.), as this work is for a federal contract and laws do applyPreferred Qualifications:--- Bachelor's degree--- Preferred certifications: PMP, CSM, Scaled Agile--- Proven track record of growing business at government agencies, specifically in an "other than small" environment--- Proven track record of identifying new business, either on contract or as a new opportunity, and leading capture on this work--- Proven track record of leading enterprise-scale, complex technology projects successfully using Agile methodology--- Previous people leadership and management skills, including direct experience leading, managing, and mentoring teams of analysts and developers--- Experience with agile software modernization efforts--- Successful track record of delivering programs on scope, on time, on budget, on quality and on benefit--- Demonstrated ability to manage the details of programs / projects in order to drive them to fruition--- Excellent communication, collaboration, team building and relationship management skills--- Ability to communicate to business partners, senior executives, and strategic partners--- Capable of gaining support for initiatives through influence and use of business rationale--- Proven ability to make and implement tough decisions--- Prior experience serving as a consultant to government clients #LI-CCI #Indeed #ER-22 Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultantsWe combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the futureWe can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thriveWe are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran statusTogether, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goalsFor more information, please read our EEO & AA policyReasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment processTo request an accommodation please email and we will be happy to assistAll information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodationsRead more about workplace discriminationrights ,the Pay Transparency Statement , or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage ActPay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the positionThe pay range for this position is :
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