Software Program Manager

OBXtek Inc. is an established award-winning business providing information technology and professional management services to the federal government. OBXtek is a leader in its field and is committed to identifying, developing, and delivering innovative, mission-focused technical and logistical solutions to over 15 civilian and military partners in the Federal Government.

As a prime contractor for 93% of our current work, we possess a robust corporate infrastructure that provides management oversight and support for all our programs. OBXtek pairs lessons learned across disciplines with industry standard quality practices such as CMMI-Dev Level III, ITIL, 6Sigma, PMI, and ISO to create processes that leverage best practices and result in novel, successful solutions.

Manage large scale 50+ person software development program.

• Plans, develops, organizes, coordinates, and manages information technology (IT) projects from initiation to closing.
• Develops and gains approval of project plans; conducts cost benefit analyses and risk assessments; assures that project plans meet functional and technical business objectives.
• Creates and manages project schedules; monitors and reviews project progress; adjusts schedules and plans as necessary; identifies and resolves issues.
• Works with an integrated project team and manages integration across all functional areas to satisfy project requirements; manages project resources; monitors project activities and resources to mitigate risks; implements and maintains quality assurance processes.
• Manages project inquiries and provides project status briefings to internal and external stakeholders; manages customer and internal management expectations relevant to a project.
• Obtains user acceptance of completed products and services.
• Monitors project activities and resources to mitigate risk; implements or maintains quality assurance processes.
• Defines problems, assesses alternatives, and makes decisions regarding issues that stand in the way of successful project completion.
• Enhancing communication among stakeholders, demonstrating exemplary personal communication skills.
• Forms teams; sets milestones; plans meetings; disseminating, tracking, and filing project documentation.
• Performs cost estimates, tracks spending, reconciles invoices, solicits and evaluates vendor quotes.
• Balances stakeholders' conflicting priorities; negotiates regarding budgets, resources, and scope definition.

• 10+ years specialized, progressive experience in program and/or project management
• Bachelor Degree
• ITIL v3 Foundations Certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Experience running projects/programs in a complex, matrix-oriented environment
• Experience executing projects through all SDLC phases
• Knowledge and familiarity with Agile Methodology
• Experience implementing new and emerging technologies and applications
• Experience managing project risks and applying systems security methods and techniques
• Experience developing project cost estimates and performing cost/benefit analyses
• Experience in resolving issues and scheduling conflicts and solving complex problems
• Experience in meeting project milestones within funding parameters
• Excellent listening skills and communication skills include oral, written, and formal presentations
• Microsoft Office suite skills, including MS Project and PowerPoint