IT Program Delivery Manager

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Lawelawe is a Native Hawaiian Owned Small Disadvantaged Business (NHO SDB) that specializes in providing a range of services to federal government clients, including program management, digital solutions, human capital and training, and medical staffing. Lawelawe leverages our NHO status to secure federal contracts that not only drive business success but also support our overall mission to uplift economically disadvantaged Native Hawaiian families and preserve the Native Hawaiian heritage.

You are a dynamic and strategic leader with a deep understanding of software development and engineering principles. As an experienced Program Manager, you excel in managing complex projects with a forward‑thinking approach that ensures successful delivery and exceeds client expectations. Your exceptional organizational and communication skills enable you to lead teams through every phase of the project lifecycle, from initial concept to completion, while serving as the primary liaison for both internal and external stakeholders.

With a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement, you leverage advanced project management practices and agile methodologies to drive performance, maintain flexibility, and achieve outstanding results.

The remote IT Program Delivery Manager will support the U.S. Army Human Resources Command and will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful execution of critical projects. The ideal candidate is a forward‑thinking leader with a strong understanding in software development and engineering principles, coupled with exceptional organizational and communication skills as an experienced Project Manager. This role demands a strategic mindset with the ability to manage complex, multi‑faced projects, drive performance, and deliver results that exceed client expectations.

• Lead and oversee the full project lifecycle, from initial concept to successful delivery, while serving as the primary point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strategically define project scope and objectives by aligning with client goals and cross‑functional team requirements, ensuring clarity and consistency throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations, while actively identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Facilitate high‑level project meetings with leadership, end users, and technical teams to ensure alignment and progress against critical milestones.
• Utilize expert‑level project management practices to track, analyze, and report on project performance, driving continuous improvement and maintaining adherence to the highest quality standards.
• Foster strong relationships with vendors and partners, managing their integration into project workflows and ensuring that deliverables are met in a timely and efficient manner.
• Provide strategic direction and technical guidance to project teams, empowering them to achieve project objectives while anticipating and resolving challenges proactively.
• Supports the Program Manager and Integrated Product Team Leads in program execution, preparation of briefings, ad‑hoc development activities, and ensuring smooth communication between customers, stakeholders, and team members.
• Champion agile methodologies such as Scrum to enhance project coordination, streamline workflows, and foster innovation while maintaining flexibility in response to evolving project needs.
• Drive the continuous enhancement of program management practices, leveraging advanced risk management tools, Critical Path Analysis, and stakeholder feedback to ensure successful outcomes.
• Organize and maintain detailed information repositories, ensuring that all project documentation, master schedules, and collaboration tools are up‑to‑date and accessible to relevant stakeholders.
• Lead efforts to prepare contingency planning documents, ensuring readiness to adapt to any changes or challenges that may arise during the course of the…