Project Oversight Manager

Project Oversight Manager

Arlington, VA

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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.

• 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

• 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.
• Top Secret clearance required with the ability to obtain TS/SCI

• 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…