[Remote] Subject Matter Expert – Program Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Aptive Resources is seeking a full-time Subject Matter Expert – Program Manager with experience in leading cross-functional teams for federal business process improvement. The role involves managing complex programs, implementing Agile methodologies, and ensuring alignment with federal requirements. Responsibilities • Direct and manage complex programs supporting federal clients, ensuring alignment with agency goals and federal requirements • Lead cross-functional teams, coordinating efforts across directorates, federal components, and external, state, and local partners • Oversee program lifecycle activities, including planning, execution, risk management, and performance reporting • Develop strategic roadmaps, implementation plans, and program governance structures • Maintain governance artifacts (e.g., project charters, RACIs, gate reviews) and support governance bodies through transparent reporting and performance reviews • Implement and mature Agile methodologies, ensuring integration of Agile practices across program teams • Drive policy and process alignment as well as facilitate process optimization and operational readiness activities • Develop data-driven strategies to enhance operational efficiency and deliver measurable improvements • Identify risks, issues, and improvement opportunities as well as recommend mitigation strategies and operational enhancements • Provide oversight across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring timely delivery of requirements, testing support, integration, deployment, and post-implementation evaluations • Support Agile ceremonies and maintain Agile artifacts such as sprint plans, retrospectives, and risk logs • Establish performance monitoring mechanisms, key performance indicators, and metrics as well as monthly program status assessments • Deliver comprehensive documentation including business requirements, process flows, and functional specifications Skills • 10 years of experience • Bachelor's degree in related field • Project Management Professional certification required • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills at the executive level • Strategic thinker with a forward-looking approach to marketing trends and technologies • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically • Ability to manage competing deadlines • Experience supporting complex projects and transformation efforts within the federal government • Comfortability with supporting complex client relationships • Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance and DHS suitability • Legal authorization to work in the U.S • SAFe certification preferred • Strong critical thinking, analytical and time management skills • Proven ability to organize, prioritize and work well with others • Ability to communicate thoughts, ideas and solutions logically both written and orally • Ability to stay calm under pressure and in a fast-paced environment • Ability to receive feedback from clients and implement changes quickly and effectively • Ability to get up to speed quickly on complex issues • Desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment Company Overview • Aptive Resources is a management consulting firm focused on human experience, digital services and business transformation. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job