Senior Project Manager- PPBE (Program, Planning, Budget, and Execution)- Pentagon, DC

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Project Manager- PPBE to support a government contracting organization at the Pentagon in DC. This is a 100% onsite role supporting the Air Force Program Executive Office (AFPEO) Business Enterprise Systems (BES) Financial Systems Division (GBG).

Responsibilities:

• Manage projects within the Pentagon office, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

• Apply expertise in government financial systems to optimize project outcomes.

• Implement Agile processes and utilize Jira for efficient project management.

• Utilize the BES Atlassian Tool Suite for streamlined project collaboration and coordination.

• Demonstrate proficiency in the PPBE process to facilitate project planning and execution.

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including strong presentation skills.

• Manage time efficiently, maintain thorough documentation, and exhibit strong organizational skills.

• Plan and schedule projects effectively, managing resources efficiently to meet project goals.

• Gather, interpret, analyze, and validate detailed requirements to ensure project alignment with stakeholder needs.

• Demonstrate multitasking ability, problem-solving skills, and consistent on-time delivery with a focus on exceptional customer service.

• Foster excellent interpersonal communication to collaborate effectively with project teams and stakeholders.

Required Skills:

• 8-10 years of project management experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field required

• Security+ certification

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification with the following skills:

○ Excellent project planning, scheduling, and resource management capabilities.

○ Proficiency in detailed requirements gathering, interpretation, analysis, and validation.

• Proficiency in PPBE (Program, Planning, Budget, and Execution)

• Experience with government financial systems- PBES (Program & Budget Enterprise System) or similar.

• Familiarity with Agile processes and proficiency in Jira processes.

• Working knowledge of the BES Atlassian Tool Suite.

• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written and strong presentation abilities.

• Effective time management, documentation, and organizational skills.

• Active DoD Secret Clearance.

Compensation:

• Salary: $160,000- $185,000/ year ***depending on experience*** (some flex)

• Term: 6-month contract to hire (conversion to the Prime as a FTE after 6 months)

• Term: Newly awarded 5-year program- long term opportunity

• Hours: core hours required

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

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