Senior Level Project / Program Manager

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, DevSecOps, Effective communication skills, Machine learning techniques, MLOps tools, Program Management, Project management

Job Description

Redhorse is seeking a highly skilled Senior Level Project/Program Manager to play a pivotal role in the Department of Defense's (DoD) Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO). You will be instrumental in driving data-driven decision-making, from strategic planning to tactical operations, by leading the development and maintenance of critical tools within the Advana platform. This includes flagship applications like GAMECHANGER, Contract Search, and JBook Search—leveraging advanced semantic search, natural language processing (NLP), and AI/ML capabilities to deliver unparalleled insights and decision support. This position offers a unique opportunity to significantly impact national security and contribute to the forefront of AI innovation within the DoD.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects within the CDAO, ensuring alignment with mission objectives and fostering innovation through Agile methodologies.
• Manage the development and sustainment of critical applications within the Advana platform (GAMECHANGER, Contract Search, JBook Search).
• Oversee project budgets and personnel utilization across the Search portfolio, providing accurate and timely reporting.
• Collaborate effectively with CDAO members and cross-functional teams within the DoD, ensuring seamless communication and coordination.
• Implement and manage project plans using non-traditional program management methodologies (e.g., Agile) in big data, AI/MLOps, and DevSecOps environments.
• Champion the adoption of data, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) to generate decision advantage, from the boardroom to the battlefield.
• Foster integration across multi-intelligence and multi-domain systems to achieve CJADC2 capabilities.

Required Experience/Clearance

• Possess a Master of Business and Management (MBM), a Master of Business Administration (MBA), or a master’s degree in a related technical discipline (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science, or Electronics).) and 5 years of experience or a Bachelor’s degree plus 7-10 years of experience.
• Possess a minimum of 7-10 years of Project Management experience (or MS plus 5 years) managing complex projects in an IT engineering or big data environment.
• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility.
• Minimum five years of experience managing projects utilizing non-traditional program management methodologies (e.g., Agile) in big data, AI/MLOps, and DevSecOps environments.
• Minimum five years of experience in a military or other Government environment performing in a related subject area (e.g., project management, engineering, or computer science).
• Ability to track and report aggregated personnel utilization and budget usage across the Search portfolio.
• Strong communication skills: Ability to proactively engage fellow CDAO members and DoD cross-organizational stakeholders.
• Active certification in one of the following: Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP), or equivalent.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Accommodations:

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Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse’s changing needs.

This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse’s sole discretion.