Digital Transformation Project Manager - Clearance Required (Alexandria)

Cydecor is a premier Federal Government solutions provider, delivering differentiated innovations in mission systems and business platforms. We leverage leading-edge secure systems and software development, backed by industry-leading subject matter expertise, and business intelligence to enable decision-support and remain ahead of ever-evolving national security challenges. Our success rests squarely on three bedrock principles : People, our center of gravity; Mission, what inspires us; and an unyielding commitment to Excellence, what separates us.

Job Description :

The Project Manager (PM) will lead the full-scale digital transformation of the Navys Corporate Financial Management System (CFMS) from a legacy Oracle and Java-based architecture to a modernized solution built on Microsoft Power Apps, Power Platform, Azure SQL, Dataverse, and Power BI. The PM is responsible for program planning, modernization execution, stakeholder alignment, risk management, and delivery of an enterprise-wide, cloud-ready financial management platform ahead of the CFMS retirement in 2026.

Responsibilities include :

1. Program Leadership & Modernization Execution

• Lead the migration of CFMS from Oracle / Java to Power Apps and Dataverse.
• Oversee delivery of formulation, allocation, reporting, and workflow capabilities.
• Ensure functional parity with existing CFMS modules including PBIS controls, FYDP functionality, budget exhibits, OPTAR workflows, and BI reporting.

2. Architecture & Platform Oversight

Define and maintain target Power Platform architecture aligned with FlankSpeed.

Oversee migration from CFMS Oracle DB to Azure SQL, Dataverse, and Synapse.

Ensure integrations with PBIS, SharePoint, ERP, and legacy data sources.

3. Stakeholder Coordination

Coordinate multi-command requirements across USFFC, CNIC, RESFOR, PACFLT, and FM&C.

Lead IPTs, functional working groups, and modernization governance sessions.

4. Project Controls, Roadmap Management & Reporting

Develop and maintain a multi-year roadmap through FY26FY27.

Track KPIs, risks, dependencies, and modernization milestones.

Produce modernization dashboards and PMO updates.

5. Workflow & Process Automation Leadership

Direct development of Power Apps workflows including multi-level approvals.

Oversee Power Automate development for allocation workflows, OPTAR processes, notifications, and auditing.

6. Compliance, Security & Governance

Ensure IL5, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, CMMC, and Navy FlankSpeed compliance.

Establish RBAC, secure Dataverse environments, retention policies, and audit controls.

7. Vendor & Dev Team Leadership

Lead internal development teams and coordinate vendor activities.

Oversee Cognos Power BI migration workstream and NAVWAR coordination.

8. Workforce Upskilling, Talent Transition, and Modern Development Culture

Lead transformation of CFMS Java and Oracle teams into Power Platform developers.

Develop skill-transition plans to retrain legacy developers into :

Power Apps developers (Canvas + Model-Driven)

Dataverse architects

Azure SQL / Synapse data engineers

Power BI report developers

Power Automate workflow specialists

Establish training, certification pathways (PL-200, PL-400, PL-600, DP-300, DP-203), and hands-on modernization labs.

Build a cross-skilled Power Platform engineering workforce capable of sustaining the modern CFMS platform.

Oversee change management, morale, retention, and role mapping from legacy to modern skillsets.

Develop dashboards to track workforce readiness and capability progression.

9. Agile Software Development Management & Planning

Establish and scale Agile delivery frameworks across modernization teams.

Define Agile operating model, sprint cadence, PI planning, and backlog process.

Lead all Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, demos, and retrospectives.

Maintain a modernization backlog tied to Navy CFMS functional requirements.

Guide cross-team coordination : Power Apps, Dataverse, Azure SQL, Power BI, workflow automation, and AI-enabled document management.

Implement DevSecOps best practices, ALM pipelines, automated testing, and CI / CD.

Track Agile metrics : velocity, burndown, cycle time, backlog health, defect rates.

Coordinate with Product Owners and Navy stakeholders to deliver incremental business value.

Ensure alignment to IL5, NIST, CMMC, and Navy governance during Agile delivery.

Here's what you need :

Bachelors degree and 10+ years managing enterprise modernization or software development programs.

Expertise in Power Apps, Dataverse, Azure SQL, Synapse, and Power BI.

Experience with Oracle DB migrations and legacy Java modernization.

Understanding of DoD financial systems and budget execution workflows.

Program Management

Strong Agile and hybrid project management experience.

Skilled in requirements development, traceability, and functional decomposition.

Ability to manage multi-phase modernization roadmaps.

Certifications (Preferred)

PMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe

Microsoft Power Platform certifications (PL-300, PL-400, PL-600)

Security+ or equivalent 8570 certification

ITIL v4

Security Clearance :

Active Secret Clearance

Education :

Bachelors degree

Work Schedule :

Remote

Benefits :

Cydecor offers a comprehensive compensation package including Health and Dental Insurance, Vision and Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(K) + company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Company Holidays, Tuition and Professional Development Assistance and more.

What We Believe

We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Cydecor has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Cydecor is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer (EEO / AA). All employment and hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, nationality, gender, ethnic origin, disability, age, sex, gender identity & expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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