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NextGen Federal Systems · 7 hours ago

Senior Program Manager

NextGen Federal Systems is an innovative technology and professional services provider specializing in advanced software solutions. They are seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the delivery of a technical program in support of the Department of Homeland Security, overseeing IT services including DevSecOps and Infrastructure.

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Responsibilities

Serve as NextGen’s lead representative and authorized decision-maker on all programmatic, contractual, and operational matters
Provide leadership, guidance, and supervision to all contractor staff assigned under the program, including task assignment, performance monitoring, and resource coordination
Manage overall performance to ensure delivery of high-quality, timely, and cost-effective solutions aligned with contract requirements and government objectives
Oversee the delivery and quality of technical efforts, ensuring alignment with government strategy, performance requirements, and high-level IT objectives
Collaborate regularly with the customer’s senior IT leadership to ensure program activities support organizational and programmatic goals
Supervise cost, schedule, technical capabilities, resource allocation, and risk management to maintain performance excellence
Proactively identify and escalate potential programmatic or contractual risks to the Government, including any issues that may impact the ability to meet service delivery commitments
Ensure the effective management of contractor and subcontractor staff across a range of labor categories and skillsets, supporting diverse and dynamic program needs
Operate independently and take ownership of the successful execution of the program while maintaining compliance with industry best practices and Federal standards
Serve as the primary interface, with full support from corporate resources, with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer (CO)
Coordinate and ensure that there is support for off-hours for any emergencies such as maintenance work or outages

Qualification

IT project managementDevSecOps managementPMP certificationFederal Acquisition LifecycleStakeholder managementStrategic thinkingProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree (equivalent additional years of related experience may be substituted for degree)
Ten (10) or more years of IT project management experience focusing on development projects
At least three (3) years of experience in managing DevSecOps projects
Direct experience supervising and managing a multidisciplinary workforce (including subcontractors) across projects of comparable size and scope
Proven ability to manage program costs, schedule, risks, and technical performance while maintaining client satisfaction and compliance
Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Lifecycle and compliance requirements for IT service delivery and performance reporting
Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to manage senior-level stakeholder relationships

Preferred

Experience supporting programs within the DHS or similar Federal/Defense organizations highly desired
A current Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) is highly desired

Company

NextGen Federal Systems

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NextGen Federal Systems designs, develops, implements, and manages information technology and software solutions.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Jay Reddy
Founder, CEO
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