Program Manager
Dark Wolf is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Manager to lead agile transformation and advanced software delivery initiatives. The ideal candidate will be an expert in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and possess a proven track record of driving process improvements within complex, mission-critical environments. This role demands a deep understanding of the DevSecOps lifecycle, including secure cloud migration strategies and ATO processes, along with the ability to effectively communicate with and brief senior military leadership. You will be a critical part of a team dedicated to modernizing and securing software development and delivery capabilities for our clients, including the Space Force.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading and managing a team of 5-10 personnel, providing strategic guidance and oversight for the development and implementation of innovative, executable agile strategies.
- Driving the deployment of IT infrastructure and cybersecurity services and solutions for government agencies.
- Serving as a primary consultant for strategic assessment, strategy development and execution, management consulting services, and cybersecurity/DevSecOps consulting services.
- Acting as a key liaison and interact with all stakeholders across the software factory, including requirements engineers, developers, platform engineers, security teams, and executive-level sponsors.
- Managing and producing high-quality deliverables for client engagements, particularly in support of establishing and maturing new software factories.
- Demonstrating creative thinking and superior problem-solving skills in complex environments.
- Communicating in an organized, knowledgeable, and persuasive manner, both in written and verbal formats, especially when briefing senior military leadership.
- Identifying and proactively addressing client needs, displaying the ability to contribute to the development of a business vision and effectively manage implementation efforts.
- Managing and/or contributing significantly to project planning, execution, and reporting.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or an equivalent technical field; or in lieu of a degree, 3 years of equivalent industry experience
- Minimum of 7 years of experience managing projects and/or leading technical teams within a fast-paced environment
- Expertise in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) software development methodologies
- Proven experience in process improvement and driving efficiencies within software delivery or IT operations
- Deep knowledge of DevSecOps processes and CI/CD pipelines, including typical tools such as SAST/DAST, dependency checkers, unit testing frameworks, and code quality checkers
- Comprehensive understanding of cloud environments from major cloud service providers (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and associated security considerations (e.g., IaaS vs. PaaS)
- Strong familiarity with DoD Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes, including Risk Management Framework (RMF), Assessment and Authorization (A&A), and concepts like "bring-your-own-ATO" or "control inheritance."
- Ability to articulate FISMA, FedRAMP levels, and DoD Impact Levels
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate across complex military organizations and effectively brief senior leadership
- Exceptional customer service, written, and interpersonal communication skills. • Must be clearable up to TS/SCI.
- US Citizenship and currently possess an active TS security clearance with SCI eligibility.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active SAFe Certification (e.g., SAFe Agilist, SAFe Program Consultant)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Lean Six Sigma Certification
- Prior military or Department of Defense (DoD) civilian experience
- Significant experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) solutions
- Experience performing cloud-to-cloud migrations or consulting on hardware-to-cloud migrations
- Previous experience working in a software factory environment.
This position is located in Tampa, FL.
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We are strictly looking for direct, full-time W2 employees. We do not engage with third-party staffing agencies, C2C, or 1099 independent contractors for this role.