Program Manager - Production Manager

Overview

i3 is seeking a Program Manager to help foster development and manage cost, schedule, and performance of assigned projects.

Provide or coordinate subject matter expertise on respective requirements and standards. Oversee project management, coordinate performance of technical teams in alignment with project needs and goals, and interface / brief internal and external stakeholders per Business Unit Director and Organizational Leader guidance.

Align with Training Aids Devices, Simulators, and Simulations Portfolio, Orlando Business Unit, and assigned Program Organization strategic goals and objectives.

Responsible for growth, development, and nurturing of people, programs, capabilities, and execution activities under purview.

Partake in Business Development, Formal Growth, and Organic Growth activities as directed by the Business Unit Director.

This position is located in Orlando, FL.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple agile software development projects and programs using Jira.
• Develop and maintain program roadmaps, aligning with business objectives and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain a global view of individual projects throughout the production life cycle.
• Facilitate agile events, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Manage program backlogs, ensuring proper prioritization and grooming of backlog.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure successful program delivery.
• Implement and optimize agile processes and best practices across the organization.
• Utilize Jira's advanced features for program management, reporting, and analytics.
• Provide regular schedule updates and reports to stakeholders and management.
• Manage development life cycle of assigned program and manage complex projects to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to develop a strategy and action plan to deliver compelling and value-add innovations and capabilities.
• Coordinate staffing decisions, skill mix, and assessments under Organizational Lead / Senior Program Manager direction.
• Instill best practices, ensure designs requirements met, and deliver high-quality services.
• Advocate i3 culture and embody i3 core values.
• Formulate and enforce work standards, assign contractor schedules, review work discrepancies, supervise contractor personnel, and communicate policies, purposes, and goals to the organization.
• Organize, direct, and coordinate contract support activities.
• Support Formal and Organic business development activities as directed by Business Unit Director and Organizational Lead
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain the ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Qualifications

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree required. Additional experience may substitute for degree.
• Minimum 3-10 years of relevant experience.
• Proven ability to manage costs on multimillion-dollar ($5-$15M) design and development program to include estimates at complete (EAC) and other cost accounting methods.
• Hands-on technical expertise preferred.

Expert-level proficiency in Jira, including advanced configurations, workflows, and integrations.

Strong understanding of agile and Scrum methodologies.

Program road mapping and strategic planning.

Risk management and mitigation.

Stakeholder management and communication.

Data-driven decision making using agile metrics and reports.

• Verifiable background leading projects and teams, managing complex programs that include multiple subcontractors, material vendors, and discerning customers.
• Proven business and technical vision.
• Exceptional customer relationship skills to include ability to uncover true requirements, recommend alternative solutions and approaches, and lead engineering efforts to meet forward-leaning timelines.
• Self-motivated and comfortable with independent and team-based problem solving.
• DoD security clearance (or ability to obtain / maintain).
• Citizenship required.

Knowledge / Skills

• Aptitude for office administration and procedures.
• Exceptional judgment and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and client service skills; ability to clearly.
• Communicate orally and written documents, and to deliver feedback clearly and tactfully.
• Interact with a diverse array of stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to work independently with accountability for accurate and complete results.
• Be extremely organized and exceptionally detail oriented.
• Be energized by a fast-paced work environment and work well under pressure.
• Analyze information and respond appropriately and in alignment with broader Business Unit and Company goals.
• Manage time and prioritize tasks.
• Provide superior customer service.
• Multi-task in a pleasant manner.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regular i3 hours are 8 : 00 . - 5 : 00 . Monday-Friday, however, additional hours may be required on occasion. Regular and punctual attendance is required.

About i3

Headquartered in Huntsville, AL, i3 is a national leader in providing innovative technical and engineering solutions to a broad customer base across the .

DoD. Specializing in missile and aviation engineering and logistic services, electronic warfare and electromagnetic affects analysis, UAS system integration and flight operations, full lifecycle C5ISR engineering services, engineering analysis, cybersecurity and IT / IA innovative solutions and virtual training, simulation & serious game development and implementation.

• We were founded in 2007 with the intent to do business differently.
• Our focus is to leave our team members, our customers and our communities better than we found them.
• Our ultimate goal is to strengthen our Nation and our warfighter.

Perks and Benefits at i3 :

• 100% team member owned
• Outstanding insurance coverage
• 401(k) match
• Health and wellness incentives
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Generous PTO
• Fun culture with company activities
• Countless opportunities to give back to the community through our charitable organization, i3 Cares

We work hard. We compete hard. We play hard. Apply now to join us!

i3 is an AAP / EEO / VEVRRA equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, genetics, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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All candidates who receive conditional offers of employment are subject to drug testing.

As a government contractor, i3, its current team members, and all prospective team members are required to adhere to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Guidance and all associated Federal Acquisition Regulation(s).

There may be additional customer site vaccination requirements based on work location, facility, and travel.

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