Lead Federal Project Manager/Federal Project Manager II

69553BR Lead Federal Project Manager/Federal Project Manager IIExperienced ManagerJob DescriptionAbleVets, a Cerner company, provides healthcare information technology services and resources to help the VA and DoD improve the lives of the people they serve. As a Senior Manager, Federal Program Manager you will lead and direct the Federal Program Management Office (PMO) through management of teams, tools and processes. You will collaborate with client account and delivery leaders to identify and scope inter-related projects and programs requiring centralized PMO support. You will also define, plan and direct the work of multiple project teams and matrixed support organizations to enable delivery of client projects on-time, on-budget and on-scope. Location in Arlington, VA, Chantilly, VA, or remote.QualificationsBasic QualificationsBachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant work experience.At least 8 years of Project/program management work experienceReceipt of the appropriate government security clearance card applicable for your positionDue to the client contract you will be assigned, this position requires you to be a U.S. citizenPreferred QualificationsAt least 6 years of Federal government project/program management work experienceAt least 4 years of People management work experienceProject Management Professional (PMI) certification preferredExpectationsPlans and directs work of individuals on cross-functional teamsManage program finances with little guidance from direct leader and identifies areas for improvement in program financesAssess, manage and reports on program risks, looking for opportunities in addition to potential problemsCreate estimates and detailed plans for all phases of the programCreate Statements of Work for vendorsSupport business development and sales activitiesEnsure work products meet and occasionally exceed quality requirements as expressed in written form as well as in accordance with client's stated expectationsMonitor and control work, taking corrective action based on variations and puts mechanisms in place to minimize chance of same kind of variation in the futureClient relies on PM and often asks for suggestions related to the programUnderstand how related programs in client environment influence one anotherProvide ideas for improvement to direct leader, account leadership and clientCan comfortably discuss the domain in which the program is operating and is beginning to have specialized knowledge in some areasMentor less experienced team membersDeliver program reviews with some input from direct leaderInterview candidate PMs for organizationIdentify team members with performance issues, coaches them to improve performance, develops and administers formal improvement plans as neededPrepare and deliver performance reviews for team membersExercise hire/fire authorityProvide insights and options while expressing plans and status through written and oral meansCreate and deliver presentations with little guidance from direct leaderHelp team members clearly understand how their tasks support the program's objectives while ensuring tasks are being completedExpress how the program's goals align to organizational objectives and other For full info follow application link.Cerner's policy is to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Cerner is proud to be a drug-free workplace. Applicants for U.S. based positions with Cerner Corporation must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.