Program Management Office Manager jobs in Washington

Unissant, Inc. is an innovative solutions development and consulting company committed to delivering simplicity through innovation. We meet this commitment by delivering state-of-the-art enterprise technology solutions to both government and commercial clients. Our workforce continually strives to advance y(our) collective intellect through collaborative fortitude, and we are looking for further talent to join that effort! To learn more about our exciting organization, please visit us at www.unissant.com.

We are seeking a Program Management Office (PMO) Manager to join our team and support our clients in the Washington DC-Baltimore area. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that CMS project management standards are upheld and clearly defined throughout the entire process of the project's life cycle.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and ensure compliance of all project / program life-cycle processes to the CMS standards and policies.
• Maintain compliance analysis results and collaborate with project and program leads to ensure compliance.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of CMS project management standards and policies.

Work Experience - Required:

• Minimum 7 years' experience involving information technology and related systems.
• Minimum 7 years' experience with program management of one or more complex software application development efforts.
• Show knowledge of program management tools and techniques including Earned Value Management (EVM), program and project planning, tracking, and reporting.

Work Experience - Desired:

• Knowledge of proposal development and the transfer of proposals into program and project plans.

Job Skills:

• Enthusiastic, proactive, positive attitude and high integrity
• Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail.
• Strong desire to mentor, coach team members while providing oversight for all aspects of relevant programs.
• Ability to think and act strategically and proactively approach projects and issues.
• Able to work under pressure and to be flexible with changing priorities.
• Able to find innovative ways to solve problems.
• A genuine interest in looking for opportunities to add value and grow your area of responsibility.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or other related discipline desired.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

• Project management certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP) or equivalent government certification desired.

Communication Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills are required.
• Solid ability to interface, inspire and motivate at various levels of the organization.
• Experience communicating effectively across internal and external organizations.
• Strong writing, listening and presentation skills.

Travel:

• Willing to travel as needed to customer sites.

Environmental Requirements:

• Mainly sedentary; in an office environment.
• May be required to lift to ten (10) pounds.
• Flexible in working extended hours.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Unissant management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, where applicable and available, reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.

Please note: Candidate(s) will be required to go through pre-employment screening.

Unissant, Inc. is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer! (EOE; M/F/Disability/Vets)