Description

Program Manager 

Currently ranked #48 on the Solution Provider 500, the award winning ThunderCat Technology is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that delivers technology products and services to government organizations, educational institutions, and commercial companies. Led by a combat-wounded CEO, ThunderCat is a systems integrator that brings an innovative approach to solving customer problems in and around the datacenter by providing strategies for Data Storage, Networking, Cyber Security, and Cloud Transformations.  A proven leader, ThunderCat Technology provides and optimizes technologies from best of breed manufacturers. Clients include DOD, DHS, VA, Treasury, FBI, State of Virginia, State of NY, Sony, VISA, and CareFirst. www.thundercattech.com

Program Managers assist senior management and sales with the implementation of significant technology projects for our customers. PMs focus on providing excellent project and contract management.  This requires all projects to be managed in accordance with PMI and ThunderCat processes to enable delivery within scope, time & budget.  Ensure that project objectives along with contractual obligations are managed from start to finish from the initial planning stages, the execution of, and through to final project closure.  Have a clear focus on serving our clients’ needs and supporting their mission. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

Manage the day-to-day activities of projects that are under the oversight of PMO. 
Effectively analyzes and manages risk: contractual, financial and reputational risks
Project Management including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & control, and close out. 
Be an example for all in terms of ethics and compliance.  Adhere to the PMI, Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
Conduct all project management operations in a manner that is consistent with the Company’s Code of Business Ethics and Conduct.
Provide business development assistance to senior management and sales. Specifically, proposal efforts, reviewing for PMO support requirements and contributing to the proposal team.
Effectively communicate with stakeholders and senior leadership of departments and agencies participating in projects.
Organize and work effectively with project teams at partners and agencies participating in various efforts. 
Develop, clarify and manage the scope of various projects including defining contract deliverables and achieving targeted outcomes.  
Participate in a success-oriented, ethical, and accountable environment within the company. 

Requirements

Skills:

Excellent project management including conflict/issue resolution
Strong ethics and integrity 
Knowledge of FAR and other laws and regulations for government contractors. 
Deep understanding of PMI (Project Management Institute) processes.
General knowledge of information technology including LCM (Life Cycle Management) of systems 
Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
 

Experience:

5+ years of technical project management experience preferred.
Federal information technology project management or federal logistics project management preferred.
PMP, Project Management Professional required.
Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.