Project Manager, Operations Management, Project & Program Management

About the job   The Senior Project Manager supports the planning, execution, and monitoring of multiple, simultaneous projects within the GSM-O II contract supporting DISA. This role ensures projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget, while adhering to Agile methodologies and relevant policies. The Project Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, facilitating Agile ceremonies and driving delivery of high-quality results for the Defense Information System Network (DISN) and DOD Information Network (DODIN).Responsibilities
* Establish and communicate project vision, strategy, and goals, driving clarity and accountability across cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle.
* Define, document, and oversee project team roles, responsibilities, and authorities, ensuring optimal team performance and development.
* Direct project operations, communications, and executive-level reporting for senior leadership, including the Program Director and Deputy Program Manager.
* Champion Agile methodologies, organizing and facilitating key ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives) to drive continuous improvement and delivery excellence.
* Lead Product Owner Synchronization meetings to ensure strategic alignment, clarify requirements, and resolve competing priorities.
* Monitor, track, and drive resolution of project action items, risks, and issues, ensuring timely escalation and communication to stakeholders.
* Identify, evaluate, and resolve complex project-related challenges, leveraging advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills.
* Drive process improvement initiatives, identifying inefficiencies and implementing solutions to optimize project execution and organizational impact.
* Oversee the management of project artifacts, documentation, and deliverables, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements (including CDRLs), quality standards, and regulatory obligations.
* Develop, maintain, and communicate integrated project schedules, tracking progress, dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies.