Since 1996, NFF has designed, architected, and delivered IT network and security solutions to many state, and local government agencies, K-20 educational institutions, federal agencies, and large enterprise businesses across the mid-Atlantic. NFF is a technology services and solutions provider, specializing in next-generation IT infrastructure including networks, data centers, cloud migrations, IT security, collaboration and mobility, and full/part-time staff augmentation services.   Our solutions, professional services and IT staffing portfolio are centered around building more resilient, secure, adaptive, and intelligent IT infrastructure and include comprehensive assessment, architecture, design, integration and installation services, and ongoing performance management services though our Network Operations Center (NOC). 

NFF is a Cisco Gold Partner with a Customer Experience Specialization and was a “Cisco Top-5 Mid-Atlantic SLED Partner” in 2019, 2020 and 2022. NFF has maintained Cisco Gold Partnership since 2008, is the only Cisco Gold Partner headquartered in the District of Columbia. In addition to Cisco, NFF has key partnerships with many manufacturers and IT solution providers including, Rapid7, Arctic Wolf, VMware, NetApp and Splunk.

NFF is a District of Columbia (DC) Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) and a SBA Certified Small Business with headquarters in downtown Washington, DC. Our dedication to quality is reflected in our accomplishment of being awarded multiple ISO 9001:2015 certifications.

NFF Inc. is seeking a senior, experienced IT Program Manager to join the Project & Product Delivery portfolio.  

This position is in Richmond, Virginia. Candidate will lead and manage Project & Product delivery program team using Agile, SAFE, Waterfall and Kanban methodologies.  

This includes working with Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Project Managers, and Scrum Masters to ensure delivery of initiatives.

Working closely with all stakeholders including the senior leadership, business, cross functional teams and vendors.

This position’s specific responsibilities and duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee initiatives for the program.
• Work with business to collaborate and deliver the initiatives.
• Oversee work in assigned program to ensure consistent delivery.
• Assign resources to complete initiative planning and delivery.
• Monitor and report deviations to critical path of the initiative
• Define and monitor the control points for the program
• Work with peers and subordinates to define strategic direction for assigned program.
• Be an expert in the use of the division core project management tool, Microsoft Project On-Line (POL).
• Establish and maintain Agile Project Management, Scaled, Kanban and Waterfall Project Management frameworks and their supporting practices. 
• Monitor initiatives for compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Monitor initiatives to detect risks and issues and escalate as needed to ensure appropriate mitigation is applied to keep the program on-track.
• Guide RTE/SMs and PMs in identifying and managing risks.
• Guide project managers in managing organizational change.
• Guide project managers in defining critical path and managing schedule.
• Guide project managers in managing budget. 
• Define and track the KPI’s for the program

• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals.
• 10 years of experience leading and managing direct reports. Set direction and strategy for the assigned team.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of interacting with stakeholders at all levels.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to handle challenges creatively.
• Experience in budgeting and financial management related to product lines.
• Ability to interact effectively with customers and project team members.
• Knowledge of project management tools, methods and practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Project Professional.
• 15 years' experience with Waterfall, Scrum, Agile, SAFE and Kanban methodologies.
• 15 years' experience managing complex projects with multiple workstreams and high organizational change.
• Must be able to quickly and easily adapt to changing priorities, embracing changes to deliver leadership and guidance. 
• Strong functional understanding of MS Project, Project Server, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Planner, Azure DevOps and Power BI.
• Ability to assess project risks and issues, and determine mitigation required to contain or resolve them. 
• Demonstrated understanding of project portfolio and lifecycle management processes.
• Demonstrated understanding of governance processes, procedures and policies for project management. 
• Demonstrated understanding of organizational change.
• Demonstrated understanding of how to manage the project critical path.
• Demonstrated strong facilitation and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated skills in developing new processes that incorporate best practices and address stakeholder needs.
• Demonstrated ability to create clear and concise written procedural documentation.  
• Ability to articulate thoughts and ideas in support of initiatives that are being newly developed. 
• Ideal candidates should be self-starters who can articulate thoughts and ideas in support of initiatives that are being newly developed.                                                                                               
• Required 10 Years Experience managing and leading direct reports                                                
• Required 20 Years Experience managing and providing guidance to project teams                 
• Required 10 Years Project Management experience                                                                                 
• Required 10 Years Program Management experience                                                                              
• Required 10 Years Experience managing Product lines and agile projects                                    
• Required 10 Years Experience reporting metrics                                                                                        
• Active PMP certification.

NFF offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and flexible paid time off options, for eligible employees:

• Medical, Dental and Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account
• STD, LTD, Supplemental life insurance and ADD&D
• Comprehensive 401k plan
• Paid Time Off

NFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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