Portfolio Management Director at iTech AG in Arlington, Virginia

Job Description:

OVERVIEW iTech AG is seeking a Portfolio Management Director to manage strategic project portfolios, lead high visibility, agency-wide strategic projects, and teams to deliver on key strategic initiatives. This role ensures the successful planning, execution, and delivery of projects, and portfolio management of a $200 Million dollar Cloud Project Management Office (CPMO) at our federal government customer in Washington, DC. This position requires significant client interaction including learning the client’s business, becoming a trusted advisor, and developing growth opportunities.  RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Lead and mentor a diverse 200+ team of project managers, business analysts, security engineers, IT application developers, and systems engineers. 


• Oversee the implementation of comprehensive enterprise cloud ecosystems that deliver a wide range of business solutions through multiple leading commercial cloud vendors. 


• Interface with the government’s Program leads, CO, and COR, and executive leadership including DCIO. 


• Provide strategic direction and oversight for the CPMO, aligning cloud initiatives with the Department's broader IT and business goals. 


• Ensure team members are engaged, supportive, and deliver high-quality work on time. 


• Oversee the integration and coordination of all activities related to report creation and executive presentations, ensuring high standards of quality and delivery. 


• Oversee all aspects of the Program financials by working directly with our Operations team.  


• Lead and present the latest status of the Program at internal monthly project health reviews. 


• Identify and mitigate risks associated with cloud initiatives, ensuring compliance with security and governance standards, including FedRAMP. 


• Actively work to expand the project portfolio within the Agency. 


• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a management position and managing various types of government contracts at the Department of State. 


• Minimum 15 years of consulting experience. 


• Proven ability to lead teams of 200+ people on large, complex IT programs within a government agency. 


• Experience managing federal contracts of $200 Million. 


• Proven track record leading teams of 200+ staff and subcontractors on strategic projects leveraging project management tools to manage and drive successful completion. 


• Experience developing client relationships and interfacing with all levels of management, including up to the DCIO. 


• Ability to manage cost, schedule, and service performance to achieve defined SLAs. 


• Experience using multiple Agile methodologies. 


• Experience in the delivery of technical cloud projects, including ServiceNow, Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud. 


• Experience in the management of IT service delivery, including managing SLAs. 


• Possess strong communication skills verbally and in writing. 


• Strong logical and analytical problem-solving skills. 


• Ability to travel to client site in Washington, DC (minimum 1x per month). 


• Experience managing subcontractors and teaming partners. 


• Experience with financial management, budget oversight, and risk mitigation in IT projects. 


• Experience in cloud service management and strategic IT leadership. 


• Strong knowledge of evolving Cloud Service Provider (CSP) capabilities and best practices. 


• Experience with ServiceNow 

• Familiarity with the Department of State’s IT infrastructure and cloud security protocols. 


• Experience managing federal accounts and growing project portfolios. 


• Scaled Agile SPC certification. 


• ServiceNow CIS 

• Bachelor’s Degree 


• PMP Certification 


• Agile Certification (CSM/PO or similar) 

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.


• An active DOS clearance is preferred 


• Pursuant to a government contract U.S . Citizenship is required.