Program Manager

About DMI DMI is a leading provider of digital services and technology solutions, headquartered in Tysons Corner, VA. With a focus on end-to-end managed IT services, including managed mobility, cloud, cybersecurity, network operations, and application development, DMI supports public sector agencies and commercial enterprises around the globe. Recognized as a Top Workplace, DMI is committed to delivering secure, efficient, and cost-effective solutions that drive measurable results. Learn more at www.dminc.com About the Opportunity DMI LLC is hiring a hands-on Deputy Program Manager to run day-to-day delivery of firm-fixed-price (FFP), milestone-based software development for modern Army applications. You'll be the customer's daily point of contact. You'll keep development sprints on track, steer each milestone through Government acceptance, and manage customer expectations so there are no surprises at a milestone review. You'll work under DMI's Program Manager on new cloud-native applications in Army cloud environments, with legacy systems sustained in parallel until cut-over. This is a growth role: the Deputy is expected to step into the Program Manager position later in the program. Duties and Responsibilities: Run day-to-day delivery of milestone-based software development: sprint planning, backlog management, stand-ups, sprint reviews and demonstrations to the customer. Own each FFP milestone end to end. Translate acceptance criteria into scope, schedule and work packages; track progress against them; and assemble the Serve as the daily liaison with the Government product owner, the COR and functional stakeholders. Set and reset expectations early, document decisions, and keep feedback from turning into unplanned scope. Run change control. Identify requests outside the agreed milestone scope, document their effect on schedule and cost, and route them for a decision before work starts. Coordinate the development, test, DevSecOps and cybersecurity teams so authorization activities (RMF artifacts, security scans, ATO and continuous ATO milestones) stay in step with the build schedule. Coordinate legacy sustainment work alongside modernization so the two don't compete for the same people or change windows. Maintain the integrated schedule, the risk and issue log, and the action item tracker. Escalate issues to the Program Manager with recommended courses of action. Prepare the Monthly Status Report, meeting minutes, the Project Management Plan updates and milestone briefings. Make sure every contract deliverable is reviewed for quality before it's submitted. Track labor and milestone progress against the FFP baseline so delivery stays within budget. Supervise and assign work across the delivery team, with oversight of technical staff in development, integration and sustainment. Act for the Program Manager when they're absent, and take on Program Manager responsibilities over time as the program matures. Qualifications Education and Years of Experience:  Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related field preferred  7+ years of program management experience on federal IT contracts  US. Citizenship required.  Experience defining requirements and preparing task proposals, including budget and schedule development  Experience developing policies, procedures, and work instructions  Experience with project management tools  Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience briefing senior government executives  Working knowledge of IT and cybersecurity capabilities  PMP certification, or 10+ years of demonstrated program management experience in lieu of certification  Required Skills & Certifications:  Either a master's degree from an accredited college or university and at least 10 years of program or project management experience, or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, a current PMP certification, and at least 12 years of program or project management experience. That experience must include overseeing multi-disciplinary technical teams in a systems development, integration and sustainment environment, and planning and managing work under tight budget and schedule constraints. Experience delivering software development under firm-fixed-price or milestone-based contracts, including managing to Government acceptance criteria. Working experience with Agile or Scrum delivery and tools such as Jira and Microsoft Project. Experience as a daily customer-facing lead with Government CORs and product owners. Strong written and spoken communication, including briefing Government program leadership. Preferred qualifications Agile certification (PMI-ACP, Certified ScrumMaster or SAFe). Experience on cloud-native or low-code/no-code modernization programs moving to AWS or Army cloud (cArmy). Working knowledge of RMF, ATO and continuous ATO processes and how they affect delivery schedules. Experience with Army or Department of War personnel or enterprise systems. Experience managing a legacy-to-modern cutover Clearance Requirements: Must possess an ACTIVE SECRET.  Citizenship Status Required: Must be a U.S. Citizen Physical Requirements: None required. Location:  The role is hybrid: DMI headquarters (McLean, VA), Fort Belvoir, VA, Fort Knox, KY, and remote. You'll be on site for Government meetings and classified (SIPR) work, and you must be able to join meetings in person or by phone within two hours' notice. Travel to supported sites as required. Minimum Salary Rate $149,568 Median Salary Rate $186,960 Working at DMI DMI is a diverse, prosperous, and rewarding place to work. Our culture is shaped by five core values that guide how we work, grow, and succeed together: Do What’s Right  – We lead with honesty and integrity. Own the Outcome  – We take responsibility and deliver. Deliver for Our Customers  – We are relentless about delivering value.