Program Manager - 100% Remote (REF1671X)

Company Description

Citizant is a leading provider of professional IT services to the U.S. government.  We seek to address some of our country’s most pressing challenges in the areas of Agile application development, Enterprise Data Management, Enterprise Architecture, and Program Management support services – focusing on the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security and Treasury. We strive to hire only ethical, talented, passionate, and committed “A Players” who already align with the company’s core values:  Drive, Excellence, Reputation, Responsibility, and a Better Future.  No matter how large we grow, Citizant will retain its collaborative, supportive, small-company culture, where successful team effort to address external and internal customer challenges is valued above all individual contributions.

Job Description

The expected pay range for this position is $180,000 to $200,000 yearly.  The exact pay rate will vary based on skills, experience, and location.

We are seeking a Program Manager with extensive experience leading large-scale IT projects. The ideal candidate will manage the entire program lifecycle, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and closure phases of programs, adhering to timelines, budget constraints, and quality standards.
• Craft and maintain detailed program documentation, including program plans, risk assessments, stakeholder analyses, and progress reports.
• Drive the integration of program management best practices and methodologies (e.g., Agile, PMI) to ensure consistent success in program delivery.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and program sponsors to define program scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Oversee a multidisciplinary program team, providing direction and support to achieve program milestones and deliverables.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, ensuring minimal impact on program timelines and outcomes.
• Facilitate effective communication channels across program teams, stakeholders, and external vendors to ensure a cohesive program execution strategy.
• Champion innovative technologies and practices to enhance program outcomes and support FLETC’s program modernization efforts.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in program management, preferably within a government or regulatory environment.
• Proven expertise in IT services, management, and processes, highlighting your ability to navigate and manage programs within specific regulatory frameworks.
• Exceptional leadership skills, evidenced by past success in leading multidisciplinary teams toward achieving program objectives within tight deadlines and budgets.
• Mastery in program management methodologies (e.g., PMI, Agile) and tools, ensuring efficient program execution and delivery.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, identifying risks and obstacles early and developing effective mitigation strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, essential for engaging with stakeholders at all levels, facilitating teamwork, and ensuring clear and effective program communication.
• Experience with modern technology trends and tools, including cloud services, cybersecurity measures, and software development practices, to drive modernization and forward progress.
• Experience in successful participation in proposal oral presentations is preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Certified Program Management Professional (PgMP) or Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Preferred Certification as ITIL v4 Practitioner.
• Preferred Certification as a Scrum Master (CSM).

Clearance Requirement:

• US Citizenship is required.
• Active Public Trust or have the ability to obtain one.

Additional Information

Citizant strives to be an employer of choice in the Washington metropolitan area. Citizant associates accept challenging and rewarding work and in return receive excellent compensation and benefits, as well as the opportunity for personal and professional development.

Citizant is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.