Data and AI Consulting Program Manager

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Program Manager to join our Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Consulting practice in Herndon, VA. This is a hybrid position, and may require work at, or visits to, client sites located in Northern Virginia.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Leading all aspects of contract delivery for assigned project/program, including client & internal relationships

Leading a diverse team of Data & AI resources to deliver FOAK projects based on ManTech project methodology

Maintaining complex project timelines and tracking deliverables. Managing project scope against the contractual baseline

Coordinating project/program management meetings, and preparation of briefings and presentations (client and corporate audiences)

Gathering data and updating project/program financial status reports, forecasts, and PM models

Explaining technical issues clearly and accurately to both technical and non-technical audiences. Identifies opportunities for organic contract growth

Gathering pre and post-implementation facts to contribute to the documentation of the ROI and other Business Case components for the Past Performance write-up; Documents Past Performance write-ups

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant leadership and Project Management experience

Experience supporting IC, FedCiv or DoD clients

Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science or Engineering. Relevant experience acceptable in lieu of preferred degree)

Experience managing Data & AI projects with a diverse team of resources

Experience tailoring the project/program management plan and contractual deliverables / project artifacts to adapt to the practice methodology. Experience preparing and presenting project status to clients and corporate leadership.

Experience with Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.)

Experience providing strategic account planning. Strong analytical and quality assessment skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience as a management consultant for a major Federal consulting firm

Project Management Professional (PMP) certified

Experience working in an Agile team and experience with digital transformation

Experience with Google Workspace and collaboration tools

IC experience highly preferred

Clearance Requirements:

Must have a current/ active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Physical Requirements:

The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.