
Manager, Program/Project III
Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Director
Remote
Remote
Compensation
$160,000-$200,000/year
Benefits
Career Development
Job Description
Manager, Program/Project IIIClearance: Public Trust Background Investigation Position SummaryThe Project Manager serves as Key Personnel for a Department of War (DoW) Development and Sustainment program, providing the overall Agile program/project management for the sustainment, enhancement, cybersecurity compliance, and modernization of a public-facing website and supporting CMS. The PM is the primary management interface with Government stakeholders and is responsible for coordinating technical execution, priorities, schedule, risk, reporting, and contractual deliverables. This is a Remote/Telecommute position.The role will be a direct employee of Nationwide IT Services. 1099s will not be considered.Key Responsibilities
- Lead Agile software development program management across application sustainment, enhancements, cybersecurity activities, and modernization efforts.
- Facilitate bi-weekly work-planning and priority-setting sessions with Government representatives.
- Maintain and manage the Government-accessible product backlog, including priorities, milestones, deployment dates, velocity, and progress against the program roadmap.
- Identify, assess, track, and mitigate program and technical risks; maintain the project risk register and report risk status to the Government regularly.
- Coordinate closely with the TPOC/COR, Government technical stakeholders, developers, architects, cybersecurity personnel, and other team members to ensure priorities and technical activities remain aligned.
- Oversee schedules, milestones, dependencies, change-management activities, software releases, and overall delivery performance.
- Ensure timely preparation, review, and delivery of required CDRLs, including the Project Management Plan, backlog-related deliverables, status reports, and other required program documentation.
- Provide management oversight for projects operating under DoD RMF and STIG compliance requirements, coordinating cybersecurity activities with the technical and cyber teams.
- Support Government reviews, status meetings, release planning, issue escalation, and management reporting.
- Promote effective Agile execution while maintaining visibility into cost, schedule, performance, staffing, risks, and Government dependencies.
- Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience managing agile software development projects within a NIWC or Department of the Navy (DON) enterprise environment, specifically supporting programs with a public-facing, secure web presence.
- Must demonstrate experience managing projects subject to DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and STIG compliance.
- Located in the United States; work cannot be performed outside of the US
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Background Investigation
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What is the work location for this position at Nationwide IT Services?
This job at Nationwide IT Services is located in Fairfax, VA, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Nationwide IT Services?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $160,000 and $200,000 per year.
What employment applies to this position at Nationwide IT Services?
Nationwide IT Services lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Nationwide IT Services?
Nationwide IT Services is looking for a candidate with "Director" experience level.
Does Nationwide IT Services allow remote work for this role?
Yes, this position at Nationwide IT Services supports remote work, giving candidates the flexibility to work outside the primary office location.
What benefits are offered by Nationwide IT Services for this role?
Nationwide IT Services offers Career Development for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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