Program Manager

<span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Job Title: </span></span></span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Program Manager</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Location: </span></span></span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Remote</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Clearance Required:</span></span></span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"> Secret  </span></span></span></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Position Type: </span></span></span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Full-Time<b> <br><br>About the company:  </b><br>At VivSoft, we aim to solve complex federal problems using emerging and open technologies in a collaborative and rewarding environment. VivSoft is a diverse team of strategists, engineers, designers, and creators experienced in building high-performance, effective software, with a focus on impactful organisational design and software delivery dynamics. We build secure Software Factories based on DoD reference designs and NIST Frameworks for Cloud and DevSecOps. These factories deliver AI/ML Applications, Data Science Platforms, Blockchain and Microservices for DoD, Healthcare and Civilian Agencies</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Job Summary:</span></span></span></b></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are seeking a highly experienced Program Manager to lead and oversee mission-critical federal programs upon contract award.<span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="line-height:107%;"> The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing contractual commitments, driving program execution, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and maintaining strong stakeholder engagement. This role requires expertise in Agile delivery, risk management, and performance monitoring within a compliance-driven environment.</span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Key Responsibilities:</span></span></span></b></span></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Act as the primary point of contact for government stakeholders (COR/COTR) and ensure contract compliance</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Lead weekly, monthly, and quarterly program reviews and executive briefings</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Manage CDRL deliverables, including reports, transition plans, and security documentation</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Drive Agile practices: sprint planning, backlog management, velocity tracking, and retrospectives</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Maintain staffing plans, handle personnel changes, and oversee subcontractor performance</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Manage and maintain an integrated risk register with timely escalation and mitigation</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Ensure adherence to ISO, CMMI, and organizational compliance standards</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Monitor program performance metrics and implement corrective actions when required</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Skills Required:</span></span></span></b></span></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Must possess an active secret clearance</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Strong program and project management experience, preferably in federal/DoD environments</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Expertise in Agile methodologies (sprint planning, backlog management, velocity tracking)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Power BI, ServiceNow</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Solid understanding of risk management, compliance frameworks, and performance metrics</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Experience managing cross-functional teams and large-scale programs</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Strong stakeholder communication and executive reporting skills</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Knowledge of security and compliance tools (eMASS, STIGs, etc.)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 20000-1, and CMMI Level 3 standards</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Experience with Service Summary (SS-1 to SS-23) metrics and SLA tracking</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Ability to drive data-driven decision-making and reporting</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:15pt;"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is required.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Preferred Certification:</span></span></span></b></span></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Active TS/SCI Clearance</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level I or II (Security+, CAP, or equivalent)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">SAFe Agilist or Scrum Master Certification</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">ITIL 4 Foundation Certification</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Benefits:  </span></span></span></b></span></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (Healthcare benefits are 100% employer-paid for employees only)  </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Life Insurance  </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Paid Time Off (Flexible/Combined PTO, Bereavement Leave, 11 Company Paid Holidays)  </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">401K Retirement Plan with employer match  </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Professional Development Training Reimbursement.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul>

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