Executive IT Program Manager - Transformation & Modernization

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in New Orleans seeks an executive-level leader to guide enterprise technology modernization within the OCFO Transformation Management Organization.

This position provides strategic direction and governance for cross-agency, partner, and contractor efforts. You will evaluate and steer adoption of cloud, AI, cybersecurity, data sharing, and integrated financial platforms, ensuring interoperability, scalability, privacy, and cost effectiveness across

Responsibilities

• Directs enterprise technology modernization initiatives across OCFO.
• Provides executive leadership on AI, automation, cloud, cybersecurity.
• Leads governance for enterprise architecture with stakeholders.
• Develops integration strategies for HR, payroll, finance, analytics.
• Coordinates modernization with OCIO, NFC, cybersecurity, and partners.
• Establishes criteria for maturity, interoperability, privacy, and data needs.
• Serves as a senior technology liaison within USDA and external ecosystems.

Job description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in New Orleans seeks an executive-level leader to guide enterprise technology modernization within the OCFO Transformation Management Organization.

This position provides strategic direction and governance for cross-agency, partner, and contractor efforts. You will evaluate and steer adoption of cloud, AI, cybersecurity, data sharing, and integrated financial platforms, ensuring interoperability, scalability, privacy, and cost effectiveness across