Project Oversight Manager

Overview

Project Oversight Manager

Arlington, VA

Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer's core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Project Oversight Manager to provide governance and ensure the successful delivery of a portfolio of strategic initiatives. This role is responsible for monitoring the project lifecycle across key projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and validating high-quality results on time and within budget. The Project Oversight Manager will act as a champion for delivery excellence by establishing and enforcing best practices, guiding project teams, and driving continuous improvement in project management processes.

Responsibilities

* Performance Monitoring &

Risk Management:

* Monitor a portfolio-level dashboard for tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), milestones, and resource allocation across all projects.

* Implement and manage a portfolio-level risk and dependency management process, identifying and escalating cross-project issues to senior leadership.

* Enforce project management standards and methodologies across the organization.

* Create and manage key project charters and plans to ensure they meet organizational standards for quality, completeness, and strategic fit.

* Conduct regular health checks and audits on key projects to ensure adherence to established standards and identify potential issues before they impact delivery.

* Ensure the integrity and accuracy of project data within Jira, leveraging it to generate portfolio-level insights and reports.

* Stakeholder Management & Communication:

* Serve as the central point of contact for senior leadership regarding the status and performance of the project portfolio.

* Facilitate strategic alignment and resolve conflicts between project teams and stakeholders to ensure a unified approach to common goals.

* Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders to foster trust, transparency, and effective governance.

* Process Improvement & Team Enablement:

* Champion and drive the continuous improvement of project management and Agile practices within the organization.

* Mentor and coach project managers and team lead on best practices, helping them to overcome impediments and improve their delivery capabilities.

* Stay current on industry best practices and emerging trends, assessing their applicability to the organization to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

* Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Business Administration).

* 7+ years of experience in project and portfolio management, with a strong focus on Agile methodologies.)

* Proven experience governing multiple complex projects simultaneously.

* Experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) and principles at a portfolio or program level.

* Secret clearance required with the ability to obtain Top Secret

Preferred Qualifications:

* Certifications such as PMP, PgMP (Program Management Professional), PfMP (Portfolio Management Professional), or SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)

* TS/SCI

* Successfully pass background and drug screening

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Expert understanding of project management principles, portfolio management, and governance frameworks.

* Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to engage with executive-level stakeholders.

* Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

* Proficiency in leveraging Jira for portfolio-level reporting and analytics

* Data-Driven Decision Making:
Proficient in leveraging tools like Jira Align and Advanced Roadmaps to monitor portfolio health with outcome-based metrics (OKRs, Flow Metrics) and make informed decisions.

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