SOM IT Agile Project Manager

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Enterprise IT (EIT) Directorate oversees the strategic vision and implementation plan for IT systems and solutions for the enterprise at Leidos Biomedical Research, providing operational information and data systems support to Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (FNLCR). The EIT Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for successful IT project execution across the FNLCR enterprise. Responsibilities include ensuring success through the full project and product life cycle using the NCI at Frederick governance process, ensuring compliance with Leidos Biomed and NCI project management standards, and managing EIT policies, procedures, and operational manuals. The EIT PMO oversees the EIT portfolio, promoting pragmatic yet sound processes for work intake, prioritization, and successful execution within a transitioning SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) environment. KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES The SOM IT Agile Project Manager will play a key role in supporting a new National Laboratory effort, the SOM (Standard Organoid Model) Initiative. Enterprise IT is deploying new infrastructure and new lab-supporting software in support of a complex, new R D effort across the spectrum o f modern scientific practice, from bench to automation to AI/ML. The Agile PM will work closely with our SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) to support implementation of the infrastructure and software using Kanban and ADO. Additionally, will support our FNLCR infrastructure and Operations Director/Associate Director to integrate their teams into EIT’s ADO ecosystem, and transition to our SAFe operating model. Specific responsibilities include the following: SOM Specific: Provide overall project management for EIT’s SOM related activities Monitor and report on EIT services to support the SOM initiative (end user systems, scientific equipment installation, connectivity, enterprise storage) AI/ML addition to the HPC Batch Cluster, FRCE (Frederick Research Compute Environment) Coordinate and provide reporting for the new FRCE SOM enclave implementation Support the FRCE team with related task definition, tracking, dependencies using Kanban SOM Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Acquisition, deployment and vendor management Coordinate with partner PM to complete the selection, business case and acquisition of a modern, ELN/LIMS tool for the SOM Initiative Coordinate with SOM stakeholders to manage the deployment of the SOM LIMS. Stakeholders include: Bench Scientists, Scientific Automation Engineers, AI/ML Engineers, Subject Matter Experts Ensure task identification, dependency, prioritization, completion Infrastructure Ops: Project Management SCRUM Master for Infrastructure teams - – Compute, HPC, Data Center, Networking, Enterprise Storage In support of the Technical Directors Technical Managers, create and manage Kanban boards in ADO for the Infrastructure teams Assist Infrastructure staff with processes to define Epics, Features, User Stories and tasks, ensuring common pattern for the infrastructure teams Lead or coach/mentor other SCRUM Masters to lead infrastructure Kanban meetings Identify dependencies within and outside of the infrastructure teams Resolve blockers and continuously improve flow Create reporting metric dashboards Work with EIT RTE to integrate where infrastructure teams are enabling EIT enterprise solutions Ensure Infrastructure teams are integrated into the NCIF IT Governance processes BASIC QUALIFICATIONS To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below: Possession of bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field from an accredited college/university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or four (4) years relevant experience in lieu of degree. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency In addition to the education requirement, a minimum of five (5) years experience supporting IT infrastructure for enterprise solutions – Compute, Network, Storage Certifications and experience related to PMP and the Agile Methodology (SAFe) Experience as a Technical Project Manager and/or SAFe roles such as SCRUM Master, Product Owner, RTE for IT Service Organization Knowledge and experience with IT Governance processes Ability to effectively facilitate meetings, demonstrate brainstorming / consensus building skills, and interact with team members to extract information Ability to work through ambiguity and provide directional guidance for the team and leadership Excellent documentation skills Ability to demonstrate examples of experience working on complex projects that were delivered on time, on budget, and can cite examples of scope management (minimizing and effectively managing scope creep) Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to rapid changes Experience using Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, Git or similar agile management tools Ability to demonstrate examples of SAFe’s Lean Agile principles, encouraging incremental delivery, decentralized decision making, and continuous learning and improvement Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance EXPECTED COMPETENCIES Experience managing subcontractor lifecycle, from analysis of alternatives and award to performance monitoring and payment Experience with federal government contracting Experience managing IT solution delivery, deploying COTS and/or developing software, with an understanding of both SDLC and Agile/SAFe Experience working with Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban Excellent analytical skills and aptitude to understand key technical concepts, Strong Leadership skills; planning and organizational skills; Good interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation and negotiation Must be able to motivate the team members in challenging environment PERFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration: Working knowledge ITSM principals Experience with Scientific R D and/or Laboratory customer base