DHS Program Manager

BridgePhase, LLC; Mississippi; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BridgePhase, a software engineering firm, seeks a Program Manager to lead IT modernization for the Department of Homeland Security. The ideal candidate will excel in managing agile projects, ensuring stakeholder engagement, and navigating federal compliance while overseeing diverse project teams. This role offers remote flexibility with occasional on-site requirements and a chance to contribute to mission-critical initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive compensation based on experience

Flexible PTO plan

100% Paid Paternal Leave

401k plan with 6% employer matching

Professional development budget

Paid community service days

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of professional experience, with 6+ years managing agile projects.
• 3+ years of experience with federal IT modernization initiatives.
• Active or recent federal security clearance a major plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead agile project teams in implementing information sharing systems.
• Develop comprehensive project plans for modernization efforts.
• Manage complex product backlogs with multiple stakeholders.

Skills

Agile project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Project planning

Change management

Education

Project management certifications (PMP, PMI-ACP, Agile)

Tools

Information sharing systems

Job description

BridgePhase is a software engineering company focused on designing, building, securing, and operating cutting-edge software solutions that drive mission success and operational excellence for Federal Government organizations. Our mission is to empower our clients and employees to realize their potential, achieve amazing results, and advance the mission of our Federal government. We do this by providing an environment that fosters the growth, innovation, collaboration, and delivery excellence needed to achieve successful and lasting transformative IT modernization. With BridgePhase, federal agencies gain a trusted partner dedicated to delivering high-performing solutions that advance the nation's most critical objectives.

BridgePhase is seeking an experienced Program Manager to join our team leading a large-scale IT modernization initiative for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing complex agile projects in government environments, with recent experience working on IT modernization projects within the Department of Homeland Security. This role combines strategic leadership, technical understanding, and exceptional stakeholder management skills. This is a remote position with occasional on-site requirements.

In this position, you can expect to:

• Lead agile project teams implementing mission-critical information sharing systems
• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans for phased modernization efforts
• Facilitate agile ceremonies including planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews
• Manage complex product backlogs and prioritization with multiple stakeholder groups
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including developers, security specialists, and business analysts
• Oversee development, migration, infrastructure, and UI/UX implementation workstreams
• Develop risk management and mitigation strategies for sensitive information systems
• Create and maintain project documentation compliant with federal requirements
• Track and report project metrics, milestones, and deliverables to senior leadership
• Manage project budgets, resources, and vendor relationships
• Lead stakeholder engagement across multiple government agencies and offices
• Navigate federal compliance requirements while maintaining agile delivery
• Facilitate integrated project team meetings and decision-making processes
• Implement change management strategies to support organizational adoption

As with any technical environment, the exact role responsibilities will evolve with the changing needs of our client. We are looking for versatile candidates who thrive on new challenges and can readily adapt to additional responsibilities beyond those listed above.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• At least 10 years of total professional experience with 6+ years delivering and managing agile projects and 3+ years experience with federal IT modernization initiatives

Advanced knowledge of and experience with:

• Agile project management methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
• Federal IT governance frameworks and processes
• Information sharing system implementation
• Risk management for sensitive information systems
• Stakeholder management in complex organizations
• Project planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and reporting
• Federal security compliance processes
• Data governance and information management
• Change management methodologies
• Vendor and contract management
• User acceptance testing coordination
• System integration planning
• Technical dependency management

Demonstrated ability to:

• Lead large, diverse project teams
• Communicate effectively with executive stakeholders
• Balance agile methodologies with federal requirements
• Manage competing priorities across multiple workstreams
• Drive technical decisions while managing non-technical stakeholders
• Maintain project momentum through organizational challenges
• Project management certifications (PMP, PMI-ACP, Agile) strongly preferred
• Active or recent federal security clearance a major plus

While we've outlined our ideal candidate, we recognize that talent comes in many forms. If you don't check every box but possess strong project management capabilities, experience with content management systems, and a drive to lead complex initiatives, we strongly encourage you to apply. We value professionals who demonstrate adaptability, problem-solving skills, and a solid foundation in agile methodologies. If you're excited about the challenge of modernizing critical government information systems and are willing to navigate complex organizational environments, we want to hear from you. Our team thrives on diverse perspectives and experiences.

About Our Company:
At BridgePhase, our values shape our culture and guide our actions. We act with integrity, honesty, and respect, earning trust and fostering collective success. We are critical thinkers and problem solvers, driving innovation and positive disruption to solve hard challenges at speed and scale. Our work is characterized by courage, compassion, commitment, and teamwork. We apply disciplined engineering principles and a proven agile approach that deliver flexible, simplified, durable and performant solutions that drive continuous improvement and have lasting impact and sustained value. Additionally, we invest in our communities through strategic charitable initiatives, empowering our employees to make meaningful contributions to causes they are passionate about.

Our Benefits:

We pride ourselves on providing top-tier benefits that rival those found in larger organizations, including:

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Flexible PTO plan
• Paid Sick Leave
• 100% Paid Paternal Leave (16 weeks Maternity, 6 weeks Paternity)
• 401k plan with 6% employer matching (zero vesting period)
• Excellent health, dental, and vision benefits
• Professional development budget that can be used for certifications and training
• Paid community service days
• Social and community outreach opportunities