This position is located in the Associate Director's Office in the Department of Technology Services (DTS), Enterprise Project Services Division (EPSD).
Duties
The Enterprise Project Management Branch Chief (EPMB) position reports to the Chief of the Enterprise Project Services Division (EPSD) in the Department of Technology Services (DTS). DTS is led by the Associate Director/Chief Information Officer (CIO) and provides leadership and accountability for the Judiciary's national information technology (IT) and fosters a culture of innovation, modernization, and excellence. EPSD develops judiciary-wide project/program management, Agile, and strategic portfolio management policies, standards, project reviews, intake processes, dashboards, tools, etc. to ensure the implementation of well-managed IT projects. The incumbent will provide EPMB leadership and plays a critical role in providing enterprise IT project management subject matter expertise to the Judiciary. EPMB is primarily responsible for the Information Technology Management (ITPM) Framework, continuous process improvements that will promote adherence to the Frameworks and improve management practices. 1. Enterprise Project Management Leadership - Foster an enterprise culture of excellence and continuous learning by developing, mentoring, and leading a high-performing branch of project/program management analyst and Agile Coaches responsible for implementing enterprise project management capabilities, enabling business value delivery, and leading change. 2. Project/Program Management Analysis - Further develop and oversee the Information Technology Project Management (ITPM) Framework and Agile Framework ensuring alignment with strategic business goals and prioritization of initiatives. 2. CIO Quarterly Project Reviews and IT Modernization Bi-Annual Reviews- Establish and facilitate high impact program reviews; business case reviews; and intake processes; Develop and maintain a consolidated roadmap based on the roadmap of each IT "Major Project". 3. Continuous Process Improvement and Governance - Develop and enforce ITPM and Agile standards, tools, incorporating industry best practices and lessons learned to improve project efficiency and effectiveness. 4. Collaboration and Stakeholder Management - Serve as a primary point of contact for cross-functional IT teams, IT Management Boards, and the Courts to ensure transparency, accountability, alignment, and clear communication during monthly management briefings. 5. Training and Agile Coaching - Deliver agency instructor-led training on both basic and advanced project management and Agile topics, including ongoing mentoring and coaching.
Salary
Qualifications
Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience is demonstrated experience must demonstrate ALL areas defined below: Strong knowledge of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Seventh Edition and the standard for project management principles, methods, outcome-based, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring, and controlling. Strong knowledge of Project Management Institute (PMI's) The Standards for Program Management Fifth Edition and the standard for project management principles, methods, or tools to navigate complexity and align to strategic objectives, providing oversight of multiple projects, integrating schedules and deliverables, and program governance. Strong understanding of Agile concepts including Scrum, Kanban, product ownership, and Agile scaling. Experience supporting and executing PI Planning events, launching Agile release trains, building a continuous delivery pipeline with DevOps, and assisting leadership with removing barriers and customizing its own approach and solutions to becoming Agile. Provide practical hands-on mentoring to Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and team members of new and existing Agile teams. Help teams set up their team JIRA boards, workflow automation, sprint planning and implementation, and product/program backlogs. Knowledge of methods, metrics, tools, and techniques of business process reengineering and process improvement. Provides feedback on processes, policies, procedures, training, Highly Desired: PMP® - Project Management Professional Certification. PMI-PgMP® - Program Management Professional Certification PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) ® Level III FAC-COR Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, Microsoft Teams, JIRA, and PowerBI 2 years of previous COR experience. Ability to perform significant program management activities, manage low risk to high-risk and complex acquisitions, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, contractor performance and deliverables.
Education
This position does not require education to qualify.
Required Documents
For this job announcement the following documents and/or information are required: Resume - Any written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications. Citizenship - Include country of citizenship on resume. Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) - All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 to verify current or former Federal employment status. Veterans Preference documentation - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), if applicable Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) and an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying to the veteran's present receipt of compensation.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 02/20/2025 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12678571
