Senior IT Program Manager

We are looking for a senior IT Program Manager to join our Project & Product Delivery portfolio. In this role, you will drive strategic direction, mentor project teams, and oversee complex, multi-workstream initiatives.

Role Details

• Position Location: Mechanicsville, VA 23116 (Local candidates only)
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
• Interview Process: Web Cam or In-Person Interview

Strict Application Requirements (Dealbreakers)

Please Note: Applications without the following bullet points cannot be considered due to state compliance guidelines:

• Must possess an active PMP certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) OR a VITA PM certification. (No other certifications qualify).
• Must physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment (no offshore compliance exceptions).

Key Skills & Experience Required

1. Leadership & Scale

• 15+ years of overall IT experience.
• 10+ years of experience managing large, complex projects with multiple workstreams and high organizational change management requirements.
• 8 10+ years of experience leading direct reports, setting team strategy, and managing budgets/financial product lines.
• 3+ years of dedicated experience managing IT programs in a project delivery capacity.

2. Methodology & Frameworks

• 10 15 years of deep functional expertise across a hybrid mix of delivery frameworks: Waterfall, Scrum, Agile, SAFe, and Kanban.
• Proven experience working closely with Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Scrum Masters, and Project Managers to ensure consistent delivery.

3. Technical & Project Tools

• Advanced mastery of Microsoft Project Professional / Project Online (POL) and Project Server.
• Strong functional proficiency with Azure DevOps (ADO), Power BI, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Planner.

Core Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and monitor frameworks for Agile, Scaled, Kanban, and Waterfall project management.
• Guide project managers on defining critical paths, managing schedules, mitigating risks, and tracking program KPIs.
• Collaborate fluidly with business stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and external vendors.