Program Manager
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Location: Remote, DC
Posted: 03/10/2025
Position Details:
Job Title: Program Manager
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Remote, DC
Revised: 3/10/2025
Dynanet Corporation Overview:
Dynanet is a small minority-owned business that has been providing IT services to Federal and State customers for more than 25 years. We were established in 1995 to deliver information technology engineering and management services to state and federal governments. Initially focused on IT infrastructure services, the company has expanded its services to include application services, cloud enablement, cybersecurity, automation, and management consulting. Dynanet is appraised on the CMMI ML3 DEV V2.0 rating, highlighting its focus on quality and process improvements. The company's growth and evolution have allowed it to align its expertise with the needs of the federal, state, and IT industries.
About the Role:
The Program Manager shall have sufficient experience and knowledge to successfully lead the HQR Application Development Organization (ADO) to success using Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) development methodology or other CMS approved methodology.
Roles & Responsibilities:
· Ensuring the timely submission of invoices
· Proven successful experience usings SAFe development methodology
· Leading scrum teams to consistently and accurately estimate story points and workload
· Own product backlog and ensure completion by agreed due date
· Communicate openly, honestly, and transparently with CMS to resolve issues and remove blockers
· Organize and lead the entire ADO in the most efficient means available to ensure the success of the HQR program
· Deliver a Program Management Review (PMR) after each Program Increment, to include wins as well as lessons learned/opportunities for improvement
· Provide well-trained staff to meet the evolving needs
Required Professional Skills:
- Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills
- Deep understanding of Agile methodologies, including SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban
- Experience managing government contracts and working within CMS IT environments
- Ability to analyze complex data, manage program budgets, and optimize workflows
- Expertise in Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, and SAFe Program Portfolio Management tools
Dynanet Team Requirements and Expectations:
- Possess Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized with an ability to prioritize, balance, and effectively advance multiple competing priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to interact in a professional and collaborative manner with fellow Dynanet Teammates and the clients, and business partners that we work with.
- Ability and desire to challenge and educate yourself to support and advance IT services delivery in the Federal agencies we serve.
- Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills.
- Respond to team member and client requests via email, MS teams, or other communication means during core business hours.
- Active listening skills to understand clients' needs, and collaboration skills to work with other developers and designers.
Education/Experience Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience:
- Experience managing large-scale Agile software development programs.
- Experience leading SAFe Agile transformations in government healthcare IT or CMS-related projects.
- Strong background in software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and CMS regulations.
- Experience working with Agile Release Trains (ARTs), Program Increment (PI) Planning, and Lean Portfolio Management.
- Demonstrated ability to engage with stakeholders, present program updates, and drive Agile best practices.
Certifications (Preferred but Not Required):
- SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or SAFe Agilist (SA) certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- ITIL, Lean Six Sigma, or other Agile certifications
Employee Benefits Overview:
- Industry Competitive Compensation
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off/Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plans with Matching
- Remote Work
- Paid Training
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Development Program
