Program Director / Sr. Program Manager (IV&V Lead)

Zenius Corporation is seeking an experienced Program Director / Senior Program Manager to serve as the IV&V Lead on a federal IT program management and oversight engagement. In this role, you will serve as Zenius's partner-of-record to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), provide comprehensive project management support, chair weekly and monthly program reviews, and ensure all IV&V and capital planning deliverables are executed on time and in compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). This is the highest-ranking position on the program and the primary interface between Zenius and the federal client.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the prime contractor's day-to-day interface with the COR, CO, and federal program team; manage all contractual commitments and communications

• Lead kick-off, phase-in, and phase-out activities; prepare and submit the Phase-In Plan within 10 calendar days of contract award

• Develop and maintain the Integrated Project Schedule (IPS) using Microsoft Project; deliver to COR within 20 calendar days of award and keep current throughout the period of performance

• Prepare and deliver the Project Management Plan (PMP) within 15 calendar days of award, incorporating PMBOK-based management controls for initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and close-out

• Author and submit Monthly Performance and Status Reports and Weekly Status Report and Briefings; track schedule variances, risks, and corrective actions

• Chair weekly IV&V status meetings; provide briefings on IV&V and capital planning activity status

• Attend Information System Security Officer (ISSO), quarterly Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), and other security meetings as required

• Attend quarterly major investment program management meetings and ad hoc meetings for the agency's major IT investments

• Maintain and manage the program's electronic project library / SharePoint site, including personnel rosters, deliverable registers, and all IV&V artifacts

• Manage subcontractor and teaming partner performance; ensure seamless delivery of services across all functional areas

• Provide risk-based programmatic analysis and recommendations to federal leadership; proactively identify and mitigate high-impact program risks

• Sign off on all contract deliverables prior to submission to the client

• Prepare and update the annual Phase-Out Plan; execute the optional phase-out if exercised by the Government

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Public Administration, or a related field

• 10+ years of progressive federal IT program management experience, with at least 5 years in an IV&V or independent oversight role

• PMP certification (Project Management Professional) required

• Demonstrated experience serving as the prime contractor's lead or Program Manager on a federal civilian agency IT program

• Proven experience preparing and delivering federal contract deliverables including Project Management Plans, Integrated Project Schedules, and Monthly Status Reports

• Experience attending and facilitating federal governance meetings (ISSO, POA&M, major investment reviews)

• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to brief senior government officials

• Ability to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active federal Public Trust clearance or prior federal background investigation adjudication

• PgMP (Program Management Professional) or ITIL certification

• Experience on federal education, health, or student records exchange programs

• Familiarity with OMB Circular A-130, FISMA, and federal IT governance frameworks

• Experience with SharePoint site administration in a federal intranet environment

WORK ARRANGEMENT

This is a hybrid position. The selected candidate will work remotely the majority of the time, with required in-person presence at the client site in the Washington, DC Metro Area for key meetings, reviews, and deliverable walkthroughs. The frequency of on-site presence is driven by program cadence and COR direction. A reliable home office setup with secure internet access is required for remote workdays.