Senior PM / Director

NextGen Federal Systems, LLC (NextGen) is seeking a proactive, experienced, and entrepreneurial professional for the role of Senior Program Manager (Senior PM) / Director supporting Department of War (DoW) and Intelligence Community (IC) programs. This position provides an important leadership role serving a diverse portfolio of programs and projects that deliver software/IT solutions and technical services. Successful candidates need to thrive in a fast-paced environment, wear multiple hats, and be driven by strong growth potential within a highly competitive market. Must be a self-starting, high-energy leader focused on delivering results as well as promoting strong employee and customer engagement. Responsibilities span managing and growing the business, as well as staff professional growth, to further advance the business. Significant customer-facing interaction is expected to sustain current business and to position the company to win new business. As a leader in the company, the Senior PM / Director reports to a Division Manager and regularly collaborates with the executive and senior management staff for the overall growth and benefit of the company.

Travel: Up to 15% travel to customer, program, staff, and NextGen locations as needed

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day business and related operations of program/project teams and staff, including hiring and training of employees; delivering solutions and services to customers; managing contractual and financial aspects of the business portfolio; pursuing new business opportunities; managing program execution; and resolving project, organization, and staff challenges and issues. Connect with local-area Business community by networking and attending relevant events; use the networking opportunities to improve NextGen's marketing, relationships with partners, improving our profile within the local area, and report on the activities on a regular basis. Direct, manage, and grow business commitments for all customer, employee, program, financial, and new business short- and long-range strategies. Proactively build and leverage relationships with other company managers, staff, and corporate functional support to collaborate across the company for optimal program and company success. Develop Win-Win teaming relationships and partnerships with other organizations and companies. Engage in strategic thinking and planning by understanding the “big picture” from the technological and business case perspectives for both new and existing market initiatives. Increase market share in current and create new capabilities in new and tangent industry market areas. Make thoughtful, systematic decisions and act accordingly; work under pressure; get input and build consensus; make unpopular decisions; and consider the impact of decisions.

Qualifications

Program management, capture management, and proposal development. Manage multiple contract types (e.g., CPFF, T&M, FFP, etc.). Establish objectives, plans, and budgets for the programs, and projects. Manage the operational, financial, and technical performance of programs and projects. Identify, capture, and win profitable business opportunities, in coordination with business development staff Support proposal win strategy development and risk assessment; contribute to writing and editing of proposals. Increase business base by growing organically and promoting direct labor on existing programs. Employ and utilize corporate processes across the organization; demonstrate improved efficiencies based on process improvement; support the development and improvement of processes. Represent the company across industry, partners, as well as internally with staff; communicate corporate capabilities, value, and excitement.

Additional required qualifications include

Bachelor’s degree required

8+ years operations and/or program management experience with increasing levels of responsibility, including

Progressive success leading an organization in growth, continuous improvement, and change. Track record and success in growing and developing organizations across technical services, solutions, and/or software systems programs with annual revenue of $5-15M+. Experience and ability to interact with senior-level customers, achieving high levels of customer intimacy and collaboration. Ability to establish and articulate a strategic vision and achieve meaningful change and growth.

8+ years of direct staff supervisory and/or management experience, including

Ability to manage and lead a team of up to 20 staff Experience in recruiting, hiring, retaining, and separating of staff. Establishing and maintaining an effective and efficient organization while enabling and mentoring project managers, team leads, supervisors, and senior staff for success and growth.

Excellent verbal communication and written communication skills to

Produce accurate, punctual reports. Deliver presentations and training; effectively share information with others. Communicate with all levels of employees and deliver complicated or difficult information clearly and diplomatically. Create a culture where employees are motivated to succeed through collaboration, clear and open communication, and transparency. Highly ethical performance and behavior that is conducive to professional growth, employee engagement, and continuous staff development. Ability to interact with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.

Desired Qualifications Education and/or experience in engineering, computer science, or technical domain(s). Strong experience, knowledge, and understanding of DoW and IC research and development (R&D) related markets and customers. Established DoW or Federal related industry, customer, and partner relationships. Advanced business and proposal writing skills; ability to lead proposal through development and submittal. Ability to lead effective and persuasive discussions and make presentations on controversial or complex topics to all levels of an organization. Ability to build strong relationships while balancing ethical and professional behavior. Relevant industry-relevant certifications (e.g. PMP)