[Hiring] Technical Project Manager @TISTA Science and Technology Corporation

Role Description

TISTA is seeking a Project Manager to provide management, direction, administration, quality assurance, and leadership of project staff execution for each of the assigned Service Programs. This person will provide day-to-day support of financial services programs and projects including quality monitoring and SME-level inputs to improve the overall performance of the assigned programs/projects.

• Risk management, configuration management, and budget and cost analysis.
• Release support and assessment and authorization support to VA IT development/sustainment project(s).
• Provide day-to-day management guidance and direction to project personnel in the execution of tasks defined in the PWS.
• Use proven project management and software development methodologies, including Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS), SAFe, VIP, and Process Asset Library (PAL).
• Proactively monitor the performance of Programs and Program-related Projects.
• Provide expert SME input to PMO and client leadership to improve overall maturity of the PMO and programs.
• Manage team assignments and oversee daily tasking of project teams in close collaboration with Scrum Masters.
• Maintain and improve Program/project related process documents in the PM Playbook.
• Act as primary interface with the client and ensure client’s needs are met within the scope of this project and our contract.
• Provide project financial and resource management to ensure programs/projects are adequately staffed.
• Identify, communicate, mitigate, and manage project risks; provide weekly updates to Portfolio Risk Manager on issues/risks requiring escalation.
• Manage resources and project to cost, schedule, and performance, aligned with timelines established in the Project schedule.
• Prepare and deliver on-time input to contractual deliverables such as dashboards, pipeline, and monthly status reports.
• Provide quality assurance over program/project deliverables and ensure timely submission of all contractual deliverables.
• Participate in PI-Planning sessions and support Portfolio Director as required.
• Apply scaled lean agile methodology and framework (SAFe).
• Manage the project in compliance with VA’s Veteran-focused Integration Process (VIP) governance model.
• Manage multiple projects aligned with the program/service line.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of full systems development life cycle, enterprise-wide network engineering, strategic information planning, business process re-engineering, structure, and management practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years’ experience required.
• 5 years of experience leading a program using Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS) and SAFe.
• Experience managing program management tasks within VA, specifically working knowledge of VA’s VIP management process.
• Knowledge of methodologies, technologies, frameworks, and toolsets such as Agile methodology, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Pega technology, VIP, Project Management Institute Project Management Body of Knowledge, Lean Six Sigma (LSS), and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) technology.
• Deep understanding of scaled agile development methodologies (SAFe).
• Education: Master's Degree required.
• Certified in Leading SAFe 4.5 (or higher) (nice to have).
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Certified Scrum Master (preferred).

Requirements

• Ability to obtain Moderate Background Investigation (MBI) clearance.

Benefits

• Above Industry Healthcare Benefits.
• Remote Working Options.
• Paid Time Off.
• Training/Certification opportunities.
• Healthcare Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account.
• Paid Life Insurance.
• Short-term & Long-term Disability.
• 401K Match.
• Professional development reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Holidays.
• Military Leave.
• And much more!

Company Description

At TISTA, you’ll do meaningful, mission-driven work that improves lives alongside teammates you trust and leaders who are transparent and supportive. We invest in your learning and internal mobility so you can build a career that keeps advancing. We’re proud to serve and hire Veterans, and we put people first in everything we do.