Program Manager with Security Clearance

Overview Nakupuna Consulting is looking for a Program Manager to work as a member of an agile or hybrid-agile project management team to execute program management activities to ensure timely and quality delivery of contract requirements for task orders. Responsibilities include implementing a high-level strategy for the program, managing the organization, building and maintaining strong long-term corporate relationships with customers, and reporting program progress to Nakupuna leadership. Success in this position will be determined by the ability to deliver high quality contract requirements on a timely basis; achieve high contract performance assessment marks from our customer; and maintain and improve team member’s job satisfaction and retention. Responsibilities The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. * Oversee the creation and implementation of a strategic plan for the program * Ensure delivery of all program commitments * Provide strategic guidance to project managers and other team leadership to meet the program’s objective * Implement a communication plan to facilitate clear and effective communication channels to team members, customers, and other stakeholders * Conduct daily program management tasks to keep the team and program on target * Monitor and report the progress of the program to Nakupuna and customer leadership * Ensure the coordination of interdependencies between project teams * Manage and utilize resources across projects * Oversee hiring and termination of personnel to meet program staffing needs * Interface directly and frequently with customer leadership, technical staff, and other stakeholders * Align deliverables to the program’s outcome, define scope and objectives, and ensure technical feasibility of the project goals * Maintain employee morale and culture * Ensure the building of qualifications and skills of the team members * Mentor and provide training to develop leadership and managerial skills in supervisors at all levels * Analyze and improve processes to ensure standards of excellence * Work with staff to interpret, organize and draft supporting documents and communications for customer meetings and presentations * Demonstrate problem solving skills when facing impediments * Oversee the management of project tasks and resource requirements in a project schedule * Routinely update full-scale project plans, report on achievement of project goals, and forecast whether project will be delivered on-time * Implement a risk and issue management process for the program, including documenting, reporting and resolving internal and external risks and issues * Monitor, track, and report on changes to functional and technical requirements, business processes, and integrated technology and systems across the project. Communicate changes to project scope and schedule because of identified changes * Ensure all contract deliverables are delivered to the customer on time with Nakupuna standards of excellence * Lead the program to meet corporate goals and policies to include but not limited to turnover rates, profit margins, performance metrics, and other corporate benchmarks * Identify new business opportunities on the program and nurture relationships for existing and new work in the future * Create and maintain a business development mindset among employees as part of growing corporate business and mentoring future leaders within the company * Develop and drive long term planning for employee development, contract success, recompetes, and growth Qualifications Skills/Qualifications: The ideal addition to our Ohana will be responsive, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written, and listening), and be able to work well as a member of a team as well as autonomously. This team member will promote consensus, embrace learning, and be a consummate problem solver that thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, have a positive can-do attitude, be confident in analyzing business processes, and share suggestions for improvement. This team member will be self-motivated and self-monitoring, possess analytical and problem-solving skills, and show strength in multi-tasking and organizational capabilities. Education/Experience: This position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with seven (7) to ten (10) years of professional experience. The following experience is desired: * PMP Certification * Experience with Project Management principles associated with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), specifically Planning, Implementation, Testing, Documentation * Experience working in Agile or Hybrid-Agile Project Management Environments * Experience in projects involving direct client delivery of ERP software for a large organization * Experience managing large teams (>100) of people * Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio) * Use of Atlassian Tool Suite, Jira and Confluence Clearance Requirements: A background investigation at the T3 level is required, as this is not currently a classified position. Must be a U.S. citizen. Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation : * Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers. * Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations. * Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer. The Nakupuna Companies are dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment while providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require special assistance or accommodations during your job application process, please contact .