Adaptability. Reliability. Excellence. Synergy
Program Manager
Location
United States
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Program Manager
Ares Enterprise, LLC
• Manage overall contract performance and service delivery. • Serve as primary liaison between USDA and contractor leadership. • Oversee staffing, schedules, budgets, and contract deliverables. • Conduct status meetings and executive briefings. • Monitor contract risks and implement corrective actions. • Ensure compliance with contract requirements, SLAs, and federal regulations. • Review and approve project plans, reports, and deliverables. • Manage subcontractor performance when applicable.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Project Management, Public Administration, or related field.
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience managing large-scale IT or federal programs.
- Minimum 5 years of experience managing federal government contracts.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain USDA Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials.
- Must successfully pass all required federal background investigations and suitability determinations.
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
- Experience supporting federal agencies.
- Experience with contract performance management and reporting.
- Experience facilitating executive-level meetings and presentations.
- Knowledge of federal IT governance and program management practices.
- PMP certification preferred.
- Ability to obtain and maintain USDA credentials and access requirements.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and project management tools.
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