Program Management Office (PMO) Director - East Montpelier Vermont

Company: Cayuse Holdings
Location: East Montpelier, Vermont
Posted On: 05/03/2024

Overview
Cayuse Government Operations, LLC - is the management arm of a tribally owned grouping of SBA 8(a) certified companies and small businesses, offering a diverse set of business lines, workforces, and credentials to provide solutions for government clients throughout the world. Our companies have years of strategic and real-world operational experience delivering complex staffing solutions for programs with short timelines and specialized individuals, providing program management, business process services, and technology solutions, delivering high quality services on time and within budget. Explore our companies to learn more about our services, projects, and commitment to excellence.
The PMO Director - Program Management Office (PMO) - is responsible for establishing and executing the PMO strategy for the company and leads the PMO workforce providing support services to the various client projects/contracts with the company. The Director, PMO will define the structure of the Program Management Office, define roles, identify relevant tools with which to provide common support to projects, and develop and manage techniques and processes by which the PMO team can provide standardized services and capabilities to Program and Project Managers as they execute their contract responsibilities. The PMO Director will strive for project delivery excellence, recognizes where to improve project management practices, and has substantial team leadership experience. Position performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of Cayuse.
Responsibilities

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  Define, document, deploy and support the core functions and features of Cayuse's PMO
  
  
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  Analyzes new and complex project-related problems and creates innovative solutions that focus on providing standardized support to a project, normally involving the schedule, technology, methodology, tools, solution components and management (financial, human, stakeholder, etc.) of the project.
  
  
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  Leads a PMO team providing support to the buildout and deployment of PMO capabilities to Project/Program Managers. Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of PMO initiatives.
  
  
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  Provides the necessary services for Project Management to provide the discipline of planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of project goals and objectives based on Cayuse and Project Management Institute (PMI) standards.
  
  
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  Ensures appropriate levels of communications are established and maintained throughout the project life cycle.
  
  
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  Supervises the PMO team to create an atmosphere of trust; seeking diverse views to encourage improvement and innovation; and coaching staff including providing timely meaningful written and verbal feedback.
  
  
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  Creating and maintaining a knowledgebase of service delivery content based on reusable information and knowledge objects, as well as their cross-purposed or leveraged functionality.
  
  
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  Evaluating new support processes, models, pricing, and tools and related competitive offerings delivered by other service providers.
  
  
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  Collaborating and coordinating with Technical Architects, Solution Architects, Sales, Pricing, and Operations teams to interpret client requirements, and craft PMO solutions that satisfy those requirements.
  
  
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  Developing Cayuse's PMO strategy; including writing, communicating, facilitating, and presenting cogently; to and/or for all levels of the company and potentially clients; provide standards and template for project working papers and deliverables, and work with Project/Program Managers to enhance their service delivery capabilities at Clients.
  
  
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  Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  Qualifications
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
  
  
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    Bachelor's degree in business, economics or engineering related field required.
    
    
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    Preferred experience in an SBA Tribal 8(a) business, hub zones, and other social-economic contract preference environments, including benefits to clients of the program and its participants.
    
    
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    Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint/OneNote, etc.
    
    
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    Solid knowledge of IT methods, tools, and techniques
    
    
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    Solid knowledge of ISO quality processes and/or Project Management Institute project management approaches
    
    
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    Solid understanding of Project Management functions in an IT or Business Process setting
    
    
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    Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.
    
    
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    Demonstrated understanding of federal and commercial business practices with a working knowledge of managing projects in a federal environment, including contractual obligations and risks.
    
    
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    Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.
    
    
    Preferred Qualifications
    
    
    
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      Seven or more years in a federal government environment functioning in project management business operations, contracting, PMO, project control, or finance/accounting role.
      
      
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      Project Management Institute PMP Certification(s) desired
      
      
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      Understanding of government contract types, certification requirements, and related contract terms and conditions
      
      
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      Working knowledge of basic Federal Contracting and accounting principles highly desired
      
      
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      Demonstrated working knowledge of the FAR and other government regulations.
      
      
      Minimum Skills:
      
      
      
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        Must possess problem-solving skills.
        
        
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        Ability to forge new relationships, individual and teaming in nature.
        
        
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        Excellent business acumen and industry acumen
        
        
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        Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written
        
        
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        Ability to respond effectively to customers with a sense of urgency.
        
        
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        Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
        
        
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        Highly motivated with the ability to handle and manage multiple tasks at any one time.
        
        
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        Ability to forge new relationships, individual and teaming in nature.
        
        
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        Must be a Self-starter, that can work independently and as part of a team.
        
        
        Reports to: Managing Director
        Working Conditions
        
        
        
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          Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties while standing for extended periods of time.
          
          
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          Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
          
          
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          Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
          
          
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          Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
          
          
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          May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
          
          
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          May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
          
          
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          May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.
          
          
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          Professional office environment.
          
          
          Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
          Affirmative Action/EEO Statement: Cayuse embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Cayuse, and all of its subsidiaries, are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are an affirmative action employer .
          Pay Range
          USD $120,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr.
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          Location US-N/A
          ID 102238
          Category Management
          Position Type Full-Time Salary Exempt
          Remote Yes
          Clearance Required None More...

              

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