Aptive Resources · 4 weeks ago
Subject Matter Expert – Program Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAptive Resources is seeking a full-time Subject Matter Expert – Program Manager with experience in leading cross-functional teams for federal business process improvement. The role involves managing complex programs, implementing Agile methodologies, and ensuring alignment with federal requirements.
Business Information SystemsConsultingManagement Consulting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Direct and manage complex programs supporting federal clients, ensuring alignment with agency goals and federal requirements
Lead cross-functional teams, coordinating efforts across directorates, federal components, and external, state, and local partners
Oversee program lifecycle activities, including planning, execution, risk management, and performance reporting
Develop strategic roadmaps, implementation plans, and program governance structures
Maintain governance artifacts (e.g., project charters, RACIs, gate reviews) and support governance bodies through transparent reporting and performance reviews
Implement and mature Agile methodologies, ensuring integration of Agile practices across program teams
Drive policy and process alignment as well as facilitate process optimization and operational readiness activities
Develop data-driven strategies to enhance operational efficiency and deliver measurable improvements
Identify risks, issues, and improvement opportunities as well as recommend mitigation strategies and operational enhancements
Provide oversight across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring timely delivery of requirements, testing support, integration, deployment, and post-implementation evaluations
Support Agile ceremonies and maintain Agile artifacts such as sprint plans, retrospectives, and risk logs
Establish performance monitoring mechanisms, key performance indicators, and metrics as well as monthly program status assessments
Deliver comprehensive documentation including business requirements, process flows, and functional specifications
Qualification
Required
10 years of experience
Bachelor's degree in related field
Project Management Professional certification required
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills at the executive level
Strategic thinker with a forward-looking approach to marketing trends and technologies
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically
Ability to manage competing deadlines
Experience supporting complex projects and transformation efforts within the federal government
Comfortability with supporting complex client relationships
Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance and DHS suitability
Legal authorization to work in the U.S
Preferred
SAFe certification preferred
Strong critical thinking, analytical and time management skills
Proven ability to organize, prioritize and work well with others
Ability to communicate thoughts, ideas and solutions logically both written and orally
Ability to stay calm under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
Ability to receive feedback from clients and implement changes quickly and effectively
Ability to get up to speed quickly on complex issues
Desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment
Company
Aptive Resources
Aptive Resources is a management consulting firm focused on human experience, digital services and business transformation.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rachele Cooper
CEO/Founder
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