Director - Program Support - United States - 27580 - Maximus

General information

Job Posting Title

Director - Program Support

Date

Friday, January 17, 2025

City

Mclean

State

Country

United States

Working time

Full-time

Description & Requirements

The Federal Operations Support Services (FOSS) Project Management Director (PMD) provides leadership, oversight, and competent management to design, develop, implement the project management capabilities across Maximus Federal. The PMD will propose and create processes and procedures, policies and guidance materials, templates and tools, and expert consultation to support the mission of FOSS. The PMD will oversee subordinates to further the goals of the Special Initiatives & Program Support Team. The PMD will provide critical and strategic thought leadership to advance project management capabilities for the Federal Division.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Oversee multiple programs, projects, and their activities.

- Oversee and monitor the preparation and development of project related documents including plans, logs, and reports, etc.

- Manage program managers, project managers, and other resources.

- Ensure resources are available and channeled to produce the planned deliverables for each project on time and within the approved budget.

- Develop and manage a process by which all projects are reviewed to ensure deliverables are achieved.

- Responsible for ensuring adherence to the PMO methodology and processes.

- Establish departmental goals, monitor team performance, mentor, and develop team members.

- Develop and maintain constructive working relationships with vendors, agencies, and interested parties.

- Develop and deliver training specifically related to the project management discipline.

Essential Duties

• Support the mission and objectives of FOSS.

• Provide support and expert counsel to Maximus programs on project management strategies, approaches (e.g., PMBOK and Agile), and techniques.

• Analyze and interpret existing project metrics and provide guidance on findings and recommendations.

• Design, develop, and implement project management standards, best practices, trainings, and related content.

• Ability to present to executive level leadership and challenge assumptions.

• Advise senior leadership on current project management approaches in industry.

• Demonstrate competence in program and project management delivery and control processes.

• Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise performance management team members, contractors, and other matrixed personnel.

• Innovate and plan future project management capabilities to further Maximus’ maturation process.

• Influence Program Management teams to follow the project management standards and best practices.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; master’s preferred.

• Minimum of ten+ years of professional work experience (required) with demonstrated increasing responsibilities preferred or substituted with demonstrated, proven senior-level competence and thought leadership.

• At least five years of experience in program or project work in the public sector required; 10 years or more preferred.

• PMP or other project management certificate preferred.

• Evidence of successful relationship-building with senior colleagues and executive leadership.

• Evidence of independently working, progressing, and delivering individual portfolio of work.

• Demonstrated technical writing skills.

• Proficient with Microsoft Products (MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.)

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in related field required.

- 10-12 years of relevant professional experience required.

EEO Statement

Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We’re proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.