At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be! We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.

Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients and our colleagues.

Are you ready to:

• Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?
• Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?
• Join a company which prides itself on its shared values and inclusive culture?
• Be the difference and make it happen?

MetaPhase Consulting is supporting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Chief Information Officer (OCIO) on the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Catalyst Development, Modernization and Enhancement (DME) effort. The MetaPhase team will be advising and leading HUD IT in establishing enterprise-wide strategies around digital transformation and modern technologies. The Project Manager for this project will serve as the team leader for the effort to tackle a substantial modernization challenge with HUD. They will facilitate regular meetings with FHA leadership to confirm that expectations are being met or exceeded, oversee day-to-day delivery of project requirements, and serve as the main point of contact to build relations with the government and bring a team together to deliver a unique impactful system modernization

MetaPhase is seeking an IT Project Manager with a minimum of 12 years of experience in IT project and program management, focusing on agile delivery in the federal space. The team works to support agency specific legacy modernization as well as system migrations - gathering high level business requirements, developing cost estimates, and working internally with senior executive leadership from all divisions of the IT organization and agency to identify, communicate and meet customer needs.

Basic Qualifications (Required)

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in leading and managing large-scale technology modernization and process improvement projects using Agile delivery frameworks.
• Certified experience in leading multiple Agile teams, subcontractors, and team leads, as well as experience helping customers learn and thrive in an Agile environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in degree in Business, Technology, or related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification and Salesforce and/or AWS certifications.
• Experience overseeing cost, schedule, and performance for a large, dynamic technology project.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and hold an active Public Trust clearance at a U.S. Government Agency; U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS).

Additional Qualifications (Desired)

• Demonstrated expertise in communication, stakeholder engagement, proactive risk and issue management, and quality control.
• Strong leadership, team building, time management, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
• Experience in application modernization using Salesforce.
• Experience in AWS, Azure, Sapiens, API, User Adoption/Training, Release Management, and/or Customer Experience are beneficial.

Essential Responsibilities

• Serve as the leader of a large, collaborative, and dynamic team to deliver system modernization, while prioritizing the work that needs to be done against the capacity and capability of the team
• Be the main point of contact for the client and teaming partners
• Facilitate regular meetings with FHA leadership to confirm that expectations are being exceeded
• Coordinate across a large team to elicit feedback, coordinate demos, and bring industry-leading practices to the FHA Catalyst program from technical experts, alliances with vendors, and Industry SMEs
• Apply industry best practices for PMO governance frameworks, methodologies, processes, and tools in project delivery.
• Effectively communicate project status, including risks and dependencies, to stakeholders.
• Proactively engage with clients to identify challenges, recommend solutions and manage expectations.
• Lead a diverse cross-functional team to exceed client expectations in modernizing of legacy systems while aligning to the evolving mortgage industry.
• Foster and maintain relationships with government clients to promote open communication and confirm exceptional delivery.
• Provides mentoring, guidance and emphasis the MPC culture to all project team members.

Work Location

Primarily remote until further notice

Travel

None

Education Level

Minimum Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or related field.

Clearance Level

This position requires the ability to obtain and hold an active Public Trust clearance at a U.S. Government Agency.

About MetaPhase Consulting

MetaPhase Consulting is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team:

Fastest Growing

• Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Company - 2020, 2021, 2022
• Washington Technology Fast 50 Award - 2019, 2020, 2021
• Washington Business Journal 2021 - 75 Fastest Growing Companies in Greater Washington

Best Places to Work

• Washington Post “2022 Best Places to Work”
• Washington's Business Journal's “2022 Best Places to Work” in Greater Washington
• Financial Times America's Fastest Growing Companies - 2021, 2022
• Virginia Businesses “2022 Best Places To Work In Virginia”
• 2022 Virginia Business Magazine Best Places to Work
• Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms 2020

Culture & Leadership

• 2021 Washington Business Journal Small Business - CEO of the Year
• Northern Virginia Technology Council Top Tech CEO Award Winner 2019
• FedScoop 50 - Industry Leadership Award Nominee
• 2022 SECAF Government Contractor Awards ($27.5 to $50 Million in Revenue)
• 2022 FedScoop Best Bosses Finalist, Brett McLaren
• 2021 Moxie Award Finalist

MetaPhase Consulting is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.