Line of Business Manager (TANTUS)

Line of Business (LOB) Manager (US - Remote)

What to expect when you join Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary

Team members at Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth - for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.

Do you want to work with other skilled and agile practitioners who thrive on challenge and growth? We believe everyone has untapped potential. That's why we lead with vision and act fast, pairing deep expertise with practical solutions. Our teams cut through complexity and deliver real impact. It's our hope that you find more than just a job. At Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary, you'll find optimism, clear insights and genuine warmth, without egos.

Are you ready to grow with us?

Position summary

Tantus Is seeking a Line of Business (LOB) Manager for the Internet Quality Improvement & Evaluation System (iQIES) program who will leadand overseesupport in the areasofplanning, organizing, managing, coordinating, and tracking of multipleprograms' operations andprojectsfrom planning to completion.This includes schedule management, report management, cost/schedule/performance monitoring, and risk and issue management. The LOB Manager works closely with our federal counterpart to understand and fully support the program needs by bringing value through systems and projects. The LOB Manager must coordinate across an Integrated Product Team (IPT) consisting of application developers, requirements teams, helpdesk, infrastructure support, and other specialized stakeholders to deliver program support in a coordinated and clearly communicated fashion.

What will you do in this role?

• Understandall the activitieswithin the line of business (LOB) and ensurecoordinated action among allprograms andprojects within that LOB.
• Understand SAFe and provide appropriate support and personnel to assure success of the Agile Release Train (ART).
• Provide management, development, and supervision to a team of up to 15 program and product managers. Coach and mentor resources; resolve performance issues; provide performance feedback in scheduled reviews; manage time sheetsfor direct reports; manage work quality, work allocation, and work satisfaction for the LOB Team. Maintain position descriptions and conduct interviews for new team members as necessary.
• Establish relationships and communication channels with the CMS customers.
• Integrateplans across thevarious programs and products, and understandactivities and processes occurring outside the LOB that may impact smooth operation of the LOB.
• Communicateacross the Integrated Program Team to ensure coordination of Agile ceremonies, program increments, product artifacts, product demos, and other activities.
• Ensurestandardizationisestablished bythe contract and/orCMS is followed across all programs; correctsand reportson any issueswith deviation from the standardization.
• Facilitateinformation sharing and coordination across programs/products, includingprogram-level team meetings, management meetings, status meetings, and other ad hoc meetings.
• Design, develop,contributeto,and maintainprogramand projectmanagement-related documents whichcouldinclude but are not limited to: program charter, program process agreement, program roadmaps, risk register, issues list, action items, decision log, retrospective logs.
• Communicatewith other contractors to solveissues and ensure alignment of priorities.
• AnalyzeLOBpain points and gaps and make process improvement recommendations; implement recommendations as required;Establishand maintaina repository ofLOB-related documents.
• Providead-hoc reports to address topics or issues as requested by ISG management. These include but are not limited to white papers, options papers, executive summaries, SBARs (Situation, Background, Assessment/Alternatives, and Recommendations).
• Communicatefrom a program level with CMS staff on various topics including but not limited to meeting topics, status reports, risk, issues, mitigation strategies, release planning, etc.
• Performquantitative and qualitative risk analysis of identified risks on a schedule determined byCMS.
• AssistCMSmanagement and staff in preparing responses to positive and negative risks, opportunities, or threats.
• Documentlessons learned prevention plan or exploitation plan from resolved risks and issues or opportunities in an accessible manner for the use ofCMSstaff and stakeholders.
• Serveasstrategic partner withCMSanddrive programstowardoverall strategic objectives.
• Contributeto Tantus Corporate Business Development efforts, to include planning, evaluating and responding to Requests for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) from various government agencies as well as contract management documentation such as the Award Fee Self-Assessment and PMR reporting as requested.

What do you need to succeed in this role?

• 10 years in program management, managing multiple projects.
• 3-5 years project management experience minimum.
• Experience working acrossintegrated programteams.
• Federal government agency work experience. Preference within CMS iQIES
• Understanding of CMMI ML3 processes preferred.
• Experience working with agile implementations.
• Strong analytical experience and experience putting in place new processes/procedures to enhance business functions.
• Ability to coordinate a team and provide direction for their personal development.
• Demonstrated skill in the management and control of schedule, funds, and resources.
• Demonstrated ability in managing complex programs and multiple projects at the same time.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project risks and issues.
• Excellent client and team building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $155,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

In addition, specific skills/experience required are as follows:

• Values driven - You embody and model absolute integrity and servant leadership and you have a bias for action and continuous innovation.
• Uncompromising problem solver - You see opportunities in every business challenge and can develop, articulate and implement solutions.
• Collaboration - You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.
• Instills trust - You do what you say, without ego, and you follow through on commitments consistently and credibly.
• Impact & influence - You are relentlessly focused on making a difference and can gain support for ideas, proposals and solutions. You get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives and objectives.

About Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary

Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary offers the public and private sectors a diverse platform of professional services across consulting,technologyand compliance. Highly specialized and hands-on teams deliver integrated solutions rooted in deep industry experience. Our approach is strategically and thoughtfully designed to help our clients,teamsand communities accelerate success.

Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary has approximately 2,000 team members andoperatesacross North America,EMEAandAPAC.

Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary Total Rewards

Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary also takes pride in prioritizing team members' health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors.

Some examples of our many benefits:

• Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization.

• Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.

• Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards.

We also offer:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
• HSA employer contribution
• Eleven (11) paid holidays annually.
• A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Client referral bonus program
• Pet insurance
• FORCE - Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their localcommunities.

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Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Sikich currently practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services to its clients. Sikich LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich CPA LLC under which Sikich LLC provides Sikich CPA LLC with professional and support personnel and other services to support Sikich CPA LLC's performance of its professional services, and Sikich CPA LLC shares certain client information with Sikich LLC with respect to the provision of such services.