(221) Project Manager
Company Summary
Arlo Solutions (Arlo) is an information technology consulting services company that specializes in delivering technology solutions. Our reputation reflects the high quality of the talented Arlo Solutions team and the consultants working in partnership with our customers. Our mission is to understand and meet the needs of both our customers and consultants by delivering quality, value-added solutions. Our solutions are designed and managed to not only reduce costs, but to improve business processes, accelerate response time, improve services to end-users, and give our customers a competitive edge, now and into the future.
Position Overview
Arlo is in search of a forward leaning Project Manager for the Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Office for the Office of the Secretary of Defense. You will be collaborating with the Arlo Senior Program Manager and Government Cyber Assurance Lead to determine and prioritize business strategies. You will help execute critical and strategic missions across multifunctional teams including but not limited to cyber security subject matter experts, strategic communications and training specialist. This role requires excellent organizational skills, a solid understanding of agile methodologies, and the ability to develop metrics and schedules. The environment is fast paced with multiple projects and shifting priorities, making adaptability and prioritization key.
Work Location
Local to Washington DC Metro Area - hybrid schedule
Job Responsibilities and/or Success Factors
Collaboration and Strategic Planning
- Work closely with the Arlo Senior Program Manager and Government Cyber Assurance Lead to identify and prioritize business strategies.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including cybersecurity subject matter experts, strategic communications specialists, and training specialists.
- Take extensive notes, track action items and prepare minutes for leadership dissemination.
- Assist with retrospectives and develop lessons learned reports.
- Assist with preparing briefs and reports.
Organizational Skills
- Possess excellent organizational abilities to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage resources efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Provide knowledge management support for the Cyber Assurance Office business .
Agile Methodologies
- Solid understanding and practical experience with agile methodologies.
- Capable of adapting agile principles to fit the needs of the projects and teams involved.
Metrics and Scheduling
- Develop, manage and maintain Monday.com boards. Ensuring that they are updated accordingly to ensure that dashboards are reflecting accurate data.
- Develop and implement metrics to measure project success and team performance.
- Create and maintain project schedules, ensuring deadlines are met and resources are allocated effectively.
- Ensures Projects have clear end dates and short-term goals that give way to tangible outcomes or deliverables.
Adaptability and Prioritization
- Able to thrive in a dynamic work environment with shifting priorities.
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changes in project scope and objectives.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with Monday.com a plus!
- Ability to convey complex information effectively to various stakeholders.
- Experience leading multifunctional teams towards project goals.
- Foster collaboration and teamwork among diverse team members.
- Effective problem-solving skills to address project challenges and obstacles.
- Make informed decisions based on data and analysis.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and practices.
- Understanding of the cybersecurity landscape within governmental or defense sectors would be advantageous.
Education and Minimum Qualifications
- Must have a at least a Secret security clearance
- PMP and or Agile/Scrum certification preferred.
- Experience running agile teams
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of experience in Business Administration, Project Management, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Project Manager, ideally in a complex organizational setting or within government agencies.
- Provide clearly articulate analysis through both oral and written communication.
- Extensive experience with Microsoft Office Tools. PowerPoint skills a must.
- Experience with data/metrics and Power BI a huge plus.
AAP Statement
We are proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, we evaluate qualified candidates in full consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other protected status.
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