Planet Technologies is looking for a highly motivated Program Manager with excellent technical and leadership skills to manage, plan and execute large-scale IT projects and programs with Microsoft technologies. The position requires the individual to serve as the point of contact and manager of the activities needed to establish and manage multiple projects. In this role you will be setting the strategic technical direction then ensuring the success of the deliverables. The candidate must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and be able to effectively communicate complex technical matters to upper management, as well as users of all levels. The individual must also be able to work well under pressure, multi-task, and prioritize items as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ability to effectively manage multiple Agile projects and coach the team and customer in Agile best practices.

• Set the strategical vision and roadmap for the program and its subsequent projects.

• Manage programs to their individual and broader budget and managing for success against outstanding goals; hiring decisions and financial impact.

• Manage staffing which includes hiring and assessing appropriate coverage for various projects as they mature or change.

• Balance multiple projects, each with significantly sized teams while keeping project milestones both technical and financial on track.

• Identify and provide solutions to mitigate constraints and risks in the development process.

• Coach team members on project management processes and best practices.

• Collaborate with senior leaders and cross functional teams to make decisions and achieve program objectives.

• Provide program updates, growth opportunities, and any escalation issues to the Planet executive team to ensure success.

Skills Required

• Experienced practitioner of Agile methodologies to include but not limited to SAFe, Kanban, Scrum, etc.

• Previous experience managing and directing enterprise scale technical efforts to modernize and improve internal systems, as well as deploying new solutions.

• Proven communication to manage remote work force and customer base with demonstrable results.

• The ability to assess and negotiate financial, technical, and practical challenges as they arise and understand when to escalate issues internally and with clients.

• Technical expertise in Cloud technologies, Microsoft tools, migration, automation and Agile software development methods, operations and/or Engineering.

• Experience taking complex concepts and presenting to large groups with varying expertise.

• Knowledge of SharePoint capabilities (SP 2013, 2016, and SharePoint Online)

Essentials

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 10 years’ experience leading large, complex Federal Programs and specific technical background working with Microsoft Cloud products.

• Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Certified Scrum Master, and SAFe 6 are preferred

• Location: Hybrid, 25% on site in Washington, DC

Planet Technologies is the leading provider of Microsoft Consulting Services to public sector and commercial organizations. Planet has significant experience in deploying business intelligence, cloud services, unified communications, and systems management with an emphasis building, deploying, and managing custom solutions that transform the business operations of federal government agencies.

Planet Technologies does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. Federal Agency Clearance Requirements may require up to a 10 year background investigation - US Citizenship (clearable) is required.

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