Senior Project Manager - PM

Senior Project Manager - PM

Job ID


2025-8455

Job Locations

US-VA-Reston

Category


Program / Project Management

Type


Regular Full-Time

Overview

Empower AI is AI for government. Empower AI gives federal agency leaders the tools to elevate the potential of their workforce with a direct path for meaningful transformation. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Empower AI leverages three decades of experience solving complex challenges in Health, Defense, and Civilian missions. Our proven Empower AI Platform provides a practical, sustainable path for clients to achieve transformation that is true to who they are, what they do, how they work, with the resources they have. The result is a government workforce that is exponentially more creative and productive. For more information, visit

Empower AI is proud to be recognized as a 2024 Military Friendly Employer by Viqtory, the publisher of G.I. Jobs. This designation reflects the company's commitment to hiring and supporting active-duty and veteran employees.

Responsibilities

Sr. Director Operations, Civilian

1. Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Develop and drive long-term operational strategies aligned with corporate vision and market trends.

• Lead cross-functional initiatives to position the organization for future growth and competitive advantage.

2. Enterprise-Wide Operational Oversight

• Oversee multiple programs within the business unit, ensuring consistency and excellence in financial performance and operational execution.

• Set and monitor enterprise-wide performance metrics, benchmarks, and KPIs.

3. Financial Stewardship & Resource Allocation

• Direct enterprise-level budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation to maximize ROI and operational efficiency.

• Lead cost optimization and investment prioritization across the organization.

4. Growth

• Lead on-contract growth, meeting or exceeding growth targets for programs in portfolio.

• Support new business development in markets adjacent to delivery portfolio supporting achievement of overall business unit new business growth targets.

5. Technology & Innovation Leadership

• Guide adoption of emerging technologies and operational best practices.

• Sponsor enterprise-wide technology initiatives and digital transformation programs.

6. Executive Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent operations to the executive level, influencing organizational direction.

• Build strategic partnerships with external stakeholders, including key clients, regulators, and industry leaders.

7. Talent Development & Succession Planning

• Develop senior leadership talent pipelines and succession plans for critical operational roles.

• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in project and program management
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) or the equivalent relevant work experience (5 years)
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience managing Infrastructure IT projects and program
• Proven experience with managing using DevOps and Agile concepts (3 years)
• Exceptional technical aptitude and effective written and verbal communications skills

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification strongly desired

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:

• Communicate verbally and respond to verbal communications in person and over the phone
• Communicate clearly and succinctly in writing, primarily utilizing a keyboard
• Engage in intermittent physical activity, including bending, reaching, lifting, filing, and prolonged periods of sitting
• Travel minimally, via car or plane, which requires ability to manage luggage, laptop, and briefing materials (up to 25 pounds)

About Empower AI

All hiring and promotion decisions at Empower AI are based on merit to bring the best talent available to contribute to our firm's overall success. It is the policy of Empower AI not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status. Empower AI is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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