Application Manager

Title/Role: GA DHS - Application Manager Worksite Address: 47 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30334 Max Pay Rate: $68.09 Work Arrangement: Remote Agency Interview Type: Web Cam Interview Only Engagement Type: Contract NOTE : Applications with resumes in PDF Format will be automatically rejected. Only Word format resumes will be considered. Short Description: The Application Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing multiple application projects, ensuring seamless coordination between cross-functional teams and work streams. Complete Description: Do NOT submit candidate previously submitted to #765322 This individual will be responsible for managing project execution, monitoring team performance, ensuring optimal resource allocation, and overseeing vendor relationships. The Application Manager will also ensure that cross-work stream interactions are efficiently managed and that all deliverables align with business objectives, timelines, and quality standards. A comprehensive technical background and proven hands-on capabilities across diverse IT disciplines are essential for this position. Key Responsibilities: Team Coordination & Cross-Work Stream Interaction: · Facilitate coordination between cross-functional teams and work streams to ensure effective communication, knowledge sharing, and alignment across departments. · Drive collaboration between different teams, ensuring each work stream is on track with clear ownership and timelines. · Act as the main point of contact between work streams, ensuring dependencies between teams are identified and managed proactively. Project Oversight & Progress Monitoring: · Develop comprehensive project plans that outline clear goals, milestones, deadlines, and responsibilities across multiple work streams. · Track the progress of all work streams within a project, ensuring individual streams align with overall project objectives and timelines. · Address any delays or issues that arise, ensuring smooth project progression and efficient handling of inter dependencies. Resource Allocation & Bandwidth Management: · Monitor team capacity and bandwidth across work streams to ensure resources are optimally allocated and no team or individual is overburdened. · Reallocate resources as needed to maintain a balanced workload and ensure high-priority tasks are completed on time. · Ensure alignment of resources across multiple work streams to avoid conflicts and optimize productivity. Performance Tracking & Evaluation: · Continuously monitor and evaluate the performance of teams and work streams, using data to assess productivity and identify areas for improvement. · Provide regular feedback to team members and work stream leaders, identifying opportunities for process improvements or resource adjustments. · Report on the status of project deliverables and team performance to senior leadership, offering insights and actionable recommendations. Task Progression & Outcome Evaluation: · Ensure the timely completion of tasks across work streams, adjusting as needed to accommodate shifts in priorities or resources. · Evaluate the outcomes of completed projects, identifying key successes and areas for future improvement. Risk, Security & Issue Management: · Proactively identify and address potential risks, including cybersecurity vulnerabilities or compliance issues, that may affect the progress or quality of work across different work streams. · Develop risk mitigation plans and implement corrective actions promptly to keep projects on course. · Ensure that all project risks, including those related to security policies and data protection, are communicated to stakeholders in a timely manner. · Maintain familiarity with state agency security regulations and ensure that applications and systems comply with applicable state and federal security policies and standards. Security Collaboration & Guidance: · Work closely with enterprise security teams to review and validate security architecture for applications across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. · Provide ongoing security guidance to application development and DevOps teams, ensuring adherence to security best practices throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). · Collaborate on the implementation of secure CI/CD pipelines, integrating security checks such as static/dynamic code analysis, secrets scanning, and artifact integrity verification. · Guide teams on proper configuration and use of cloud security services (e.g., IAM, encryption, network security controls) in platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. · Assist in developing and enforcing infrastructure security standards, including secure provisioning, patch management, and hardening of resources across environments. · Participate in threat modeling and security risk assessments to proactively identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in application design and deployment strategies. Vendor Management & Collaboration: · Oversee relationships with external vendors, ensuring they deliver products and services on time and within agreed-upon terms. · Collaborate with vendors to resolve any project-related issues and ensure their deliverables meet organizational and security standards. · Ensure vendor engagements include appropriate security clauses and that vendors adhere to state-mandated cybersecurity practices. Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization: · Identify opportunities to streamline workflows across work streams, improve communication, and increase efficiency. · Implement best practices and process improvements to optimize project execution, resource allocation, and team collaboration. · Continuously integrate security best practices into the application lifecycle and project management methodologies. Qualifications: · 10+ years experience in application management, project oversight, and cross-functional team coordination. · Strong leadership and organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage and oversee multiple teams and work streams simultaneously. · Proven experience collaborating with security architects and engineering teams to ensure secure application design and deployment. · Strong understanding of cloud security principles, including identity management, encryption, and network segmentation. · Experience with secure CI/CD practices and infrastructure-as-code security controls (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, GitOps). · Familiarity with security tools and platforms, container security, vulnerability management, and SIEM systems. · Demonstrated experience with cybersecurity principles, secure application development, and compliance with state agency IT security policies. · Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as NIST, HIPAA, CJIS, or other relevant government security standards. · Experience in vendor management, including negotiation, performance tracking, and contract management. · Expertise in project management tools and methodologies, with the ability to track performance and optimize resources effectively. · Excellent communication skills with the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and manage complex relationships. · Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage risks and resolve issues in a timely manner.