Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
JPI is seeking a Senior Program Management Consultant who will serve as the deputy program manager for the standup of a new Program Management Office (PMO). This high-visibility position supports a priority initiative at a larger government agency. The consultant will lead PMO design, coordinate across multiple workstreams, and ensure successful delivery of all standup activities.
At JPI, we strive to empower our people and excel for our clients. We hold ourselves to high standards and prioritize our values of being one team with unwavering integrity. We are motivated by our mission and driven to deliver solutions that exceed expectations. Will you join us?
Responsibilities Include:
- Design organizational structure, governance processes, and operating procedures for new PMO
- Develop PMO charter, roles and responsibilities, and decision-making authorities
- Establish performance metrics and reporting frameworks
- Identify and mitigate risks throughout standup process
- Develop and maintain integrated master schedule (IMS)
- Coordinate dependencies across contract management, facilities operations, and organizational development workstreams
- Track milestones, critical path activities, and deliverable deadlines
- Provide regular status updates and variance analysis
- Adjust plans based on emerging issues and changing priorities
- Develop executive briefings for CRSO, DCRSO, Secretary, OMB, and Congressional audiences
- Create compelling narratives supported by data and analysis
- Translate technical details into strategic messaging appropriate for senior leadership
- Prepare talking points, white papers, and decision memos
- Support preparation for high-stakes meetings and presentations
- Facilitate working sessions with OCRSO divisions (PTO, A&L, RMS, EED), GSA, and Components
- Coordinate with former F&OS Executive Director and federal leadership on strategic decisions
- Manage stakeholder communications and expectations
- Lead problem-solving sessions to address cross-functional issues
- Build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups with competing priorities
Requirements:
- Minimum 8 years of program management experience in federal government environment
- Proven experience standing up or restructuring program management offices
- Experience managing complex, multi-workstream initiatives with aggressive timelines
- Demonstrated success coordinating across organizational boundaries
- Experience supporting DHS or similar large federal agency strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in business, public administration, or related field preferred
- PMP, PgMP, or similar program management certification highly desirable
- DHS EOD preferred
JPI is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.