Deputy PM (Hybrid) - 29298

Job Description

Enlighten is looking for a Deputy Project Manager (DPM) to assist in providing leadership of a cloud big data pilot program. The program requires knowledge of cloud computing technologies, program management concepts, and agile software development. Work is a hybrid schedule with 1-2 days a week in the San Antonio, TX office and on customer site when needed.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Interface with the government contracting officer representative (COR) and the Enlighten management team.
• Aid in customer meetings, trade shows, conferences with public speaking on company capabilities.
• Aid in numerous aspects of the contract to include program execution, meeting or exceeding delivery objectives and milestones, and outstanding cost performance.
• Aid in formulating and enforcing work standards, developing and executing project schedules, reviewing work discrepancies, supervising personnel and communicating policies, procedures, and goals to team members.
• Work with the technical leads to help oversee personnel and technical management of tasks, and will ensure that the full range of corporate resources is available to perform the required tasks.
• Provide management oversight of all program personnel, both Enlighten and subcontractors, ensuring the highest quality of task completion and deliverables in accordance with the contract.
• Aid in day-to-day management of the program, and develop long-term and strategic objectives to help ensure that end user requirements will be satisfied in future years of the contract.
• Perform horizontal integration planning, and interface frequently with other functional areas such as subcontracts, project control, and personnel security.
• Ensure program deliverables and schedules are implemented in a timely manner; provide supervision, training, and direction to staff; and serve as the single point of contact for all customer issues or concerns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Clearance Requirement: Must currently have and maintain an active Secret level U.S. Government Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
• 3 years experience supporting programs of similar scope, type, and complexity within the Federal Government and a B.S. degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science or related discipline, 1 year relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 7 years relevant experience.
• Previous experience leading IT Systems Operations or DevOps management.
• Direct experience in supporting/managing multi-task contracts and subcontracts of various types and complexity including Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
• Superb communication skills and strong public speaking skills.
• Prior experience working in the PMO. Will be responsible in assisting with schedule, program financials, employee resource allocation, milestones, customer interaction, etc.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time as necessary.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending on average 1-2 days a week in San Antonio, TX and on customer site as needed, but that is subject to change per the customer. So, flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed.

Preferred Requirements

• Previous experience leading software development or systems engineering teams in agile software development or cloud computing technologies.
• Prior experience managing technical contracts and prior technical skills is a huge plus.
• Prior experience working on a Cyber or Big Data program is highly desired.
• Prior experience or familiarity with Big Data Platforms or Data Lake architectures.