Program Manager

Job Description

The Program Manager II provides mid  to senior level portfolio, program, and project management support for NOAA’s National Weather Service (NWS). This role supports medium  to large scale IT initiatives and strategic programs, ensuring alignment with federal policies, CPIC requirements, and NWS governance processes. The PM collaborates closely with government program managers, integrated project teams, and stakeholders to plan, execute, monitor, and report on project performance across the full lifecycle. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and proactive problem solver, capable of managing complex projects in a dynamic environment.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 
• Deliver program and project management support across NWS portfolios, programs, and IT initiatives.
• Support planning, execution, monitoring, control, and project close out using industry standard project management principles.
• Develop, update, and maintain project schedules, Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), risk registers, dashboards, and status reports.
• Monitor and manage cost, schedule, scope, performance metrics, risks, issues, and action items.
• Support CPIC activities including investment reporting, baseline change requests, and data call responses.
• Prepare and maintain high quality project artifacts such as plans, briefings, reports, charters, SOPs, and business process documentation.
• Facilitate and support governance boards, IPT meetings, and stakeholder reviews.
• Assist with budget formulation, execution tracking, and financial reporting.
• Support acquisition related activities such as RFIs, SOWs, RFPs, and procurement documentation (non inherently governmental functions only).
• Communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively to technical teams, leadership, and executive level stakeholders.
• Contribute to audits, independent assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
 

Education and Background

• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, IT, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience supporting federal IT programs or projects.
• PMP® or equivalent project management certification.
• Strong understanding of portfolio, program, and project management frameworks and best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), Smartsheet, Visio, and cloud based collaboration tools.
• U.S. citizenship required to meet federal contract eligibility requirements.

Required Skills

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational capabilities.
• Effective time management skills with a consistent ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate appropriately.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast paced, high visibility, and occasionally high pressure environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting NOAA, NWS, or Department of Commerce initiatives.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and hybrid project environments.
• Experience supporting cloud, enterprise IT, or infrastructure programs.
• Experience preparing responses to executive level reporting requirements and data calls.

Working Conditions

• Work performed in a professional office environment at NOAA facilities or remotely as approved.
• Occasional travel to NOAA locations in the Washington, DC Metro Area.
  Strength Demands
• Work is primarily sedentary.
• May require short periods of standing or walking during meetings and onsite activities.
• Physical Requirements
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.

• Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
• Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
• Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
• Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
• Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
• Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.