Senior Manager, Program Manager

The Senior Manager – Program Manager will play a critical role in managing the delivery of high priority initiatives for the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). The Senior Manager – Program Manager will be a member of a program management office (PMO) and is responsible for strategic planning and execution of initiatives. Location: Must be based in the Washington DC area with regular onsite presence mandatory.

Compensation Range: $165,000 - $180,000/yr. Responsibilities Facilitate the planning and execution of strategic initiatives Align programs with agency mission, federal priorities, and budgets Execute program life cycle from Initiation → planning → execution → monitoring → closeout Conduct performance management including creating and tracking metrics and KPIs Track deliverables and progress and drive towards completion Conduct risk management including identifying, mitigating and tracking risks in a complex organizational and delivery environment Provide budget and financial oversight to assist with the management of appropriated funds, forecasting and cost control Provide executive communication including preparing briefings for SES, agency leadership, congressional staff, etc. Support stakeholder management including coordinating across agency departments and vendors Assist with planning and coordinating change management to help drive transformation in highly regulated environments Manage competing priorities, contracts, and policy constraints Qualifications Decisive and action-oriented individual with a strong background in program delivery 12+ years of experience managing large projects and/or programs, a plus if experience is in the VA Bachelor’s degree or higher is required Ability to understand and identify delivery risks and develop mitigation strategies Experience operating within a PMO structure Six Sigma training or PMP project management certification a plus Energetic team player with excellent written, verbal, and conceptual communication skills and experience working with distributed delivery teams and leadership Strong track record of project delivery and benefits realization Strong interpersonal communication, problem solving, negotiation, and organizational skills Excellent organizational, coordination and meeting facilitation skills Self-starter / self-motivated, capable of staying on track and pursuing solutions without supervision Experience in strategic planning of broader company objectives Understanding of federal legislation, a plus if have understanding of VA policies that impact program delivery Experience leveraging Artificial Intelligence to streamline program operations Ability to receive a Public Trust clearance Benefits An inspirational workplace that enables meaningful work and continuous development Compensation commensurate with qualifications, experience, and other factors Total Rewards include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Professional Development Program, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required) RGP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected trait and encourage all applicants to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr