Senior Project Manager (2 of 2)

Who we areBixal is a mission-driven, woman-owned small business determined to improve people's lives through human-centered strategies and transformative technologies, with a firm belief that everyone has the right to an effective government.   We deliver on this belief by partnering with leading Federal agencies to design, develop, and deliver powerful customer experiences through holistic digital product solutions and strategic communications initiatives––bringing a high standard and unique creative energy to our clients––and our wonderfully diverse culture is what makes it all possible.   Bixal unites different people with different perspectives from all over the world! We provide our team with an open and empowered environment where collaboration thrives and solutions flourish. 
LocationThis role can work remotely from anywhere in the USA. You must be legally authorized to work in the US.  Bixal does not provide visa sponsorship.  
What will you do?In this role, you are an advocate for Agile, committed to open communications and transparency to nurture high performing teams under the Scrum or Kanban framework. You believe in the power of using communication and technology to improve lives and are comfortable leading a software product team to support the digital transformation of a large Federal agency. The Senior Project Manager will facilitate the work of software product team with a people-first approach and positive attitude. He or She will gain a clear understanding of the Product Owner(s) vision and will oversee the Bixal team’s work to bring this vision to fruition, acting as a Scrum Master to facilitate Agile ceremonies and manage work.
Important NoteThis is a full-time proposal position contingent on contract award.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of digital services client engagements, including client relationship management, solution delivery, quality management, profit and loss, and contract execution.
• Ensure goals and objectives of the Product Owner(s) are achieved.  
• Build a trusting and safe work environment by facilitating production of work through open collaboration and transparency with an emphasis on problem-solving.
• Coach and mentor a team—identify strengths and work to improve weaknesses to help each member grow; guide team on how to effectively self-organize; lead the team through example.
• Practice effective task management to prioritize work and meet short-turnaround deadlines while ensuring processes are followed and Bixal quality standards are met.
• Define and implement processes to add structure, gain efficiencies, manage risk, and ensure all outputs achieve the upmost quality.
• Anticipate problems, issues and risks; identify solutions and implement mitigation strategies with an enthusiastic and positive attitude.
• Track project budget and provide project reporting to clients and Bixal leadership as required, which may include project achievements, risks and issues, and budget spend.
• Engage and build relationships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to inform project objectives amidst broader business goals.
• Respond to all client requests in a timely manner.
• Identify business development opportunities and support Bixal’s capture efforts to expand our presence within programs or sectors.
• Participate in client events and forums to positively represent the organization and develop and maintain relationships with the industry.
• As appropriate, play an active role in new client acquisition by supporting business development initiatives to enhance and grow Bixal's business in each of the areas that it works.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related discipline.
• Ability to undergo and obtain a Public Trust security clearance.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• 10+ years of related work experience in relevant positions of increasing scope and responsibility, and several years leading high performing teams.
• 4+ years of management experience, preferably directly supervising people.
• 3+ years proven experience implementing Agile methodologies.
• Experience managing Enterprise level Drupal projects.
• Exceptional management and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated history of interfacing with cross-functional teams and senior management, as well as external clients and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated history of navigating issues and risks through solution identification and problem solving.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Experience in human-centered design and adoption of Agile mindset.
• Acute attention to detail and excellent organization skills.
• Strong experience and comfortability wit