AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking an experienced Program Manager in the Washington, D.C. area to lead a large IT federal health program for the Department of Defense. The Program Manager will responsible for leading a staff of remote and onsite workers who provide an integrated set of managed services including IaaS, FaaS, DCaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. The PM will coordinate closely with our government customer to meet their mission goals; and will prioritize multiple projects and tasks in a dynamic environment. The PM will also seek and support opportunities for growth within and outside of the program.

As a Program Manager, you will:

Work with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals. Be part of an empowered accountability culture where each employee-owner has a meaningful stake in the future success and growth of the company.

A week in the life of the Program Manager: 

Ensure that program objectives and activities align with customer priorities. Manage interdependencies between projects and assign priorities accordingly. Ensure team leads, project managers, and other team members have the necessary resources and support. Facilitate and promote communication and collaboration across teams. Actively engage as line manager for a small group of Team Leaders. Provide support, prioritization, guidance, and performance feedback. Engage with onboarding and offboarding of program staff. Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and Government stakeholders to include functional, technical, and Government Contracts stakeholders. Communicate program status, risks, and successes to stakeholders. Meet face-to-face with customers and program stakeholders in DMV area as needed. Work closely with the Senior Financial Analyst to manage the program budget and financials. Allocate human resources and program assets efficiently to ensure project success. Seek out and report on opportunities to sustain and grow the business. Contribute to data calls, proposals, and other business development activities.

Summary:
This is a high visibility role responsible for converting strategic goals into actionable projects and positive outcomes for our government customer and the company.