Infrastructure Project / Program Manager

Vaco by Highspring; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager & Portfolio Manager for a long-term, fully onsite role in Cincinnati, OH. You will oversee a portfolio of enterprise technology initiatives across infrastructure, cybersecurity, and Microsoft 365 in a highly regulated public-sector setting.

You will drive roadmaps, governance, stakeholder management, and delivery across multiple concurrent projects, partnering with leadership to align investments with operational goals.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in IT Project or Program Management.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent technology initiatives.
• Experience with enterprise infrastructure and cybersecurity.
• Proven ability to develop roadmaps and governance.
• Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of technology programs and strategic initiatives.
• Develop and maintain technology roadmaps aligned to organizational priorities.
• Lead cross-functional efforts involving infrastructure, security, and business stakeholders.
• Drive planning, prioritization, governance, risk management, and execution.
• Partner with leadership to ensure technology investments align with operational goals.
• Coordinate vendors, project teams, and interagency stakeholders.
• Report on program outcomes, business value, risks, and progress to leadership.

Skills

IT Project Management

Portfolio Management

Stakeholder Management

Roadmapping

Cybersecurity

Microsoft Technologies

Governance

Executive Communication

Tools

Microsoft 365

Cybersecurity Tools

Job description

Vaco is hiring a Senior IT Project Manager & Portfolio Manager for a long term opportunity in Cincinnati, OH.

This job is fully onsite.

Overview

Seeking a senior-level IT Program/Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of enterprise technology initiatives within a highly regulated public-sector environment. This individual will be responsible for technology roadmaps, governance, stakeholder management, and delivery across multiple concurrent projects spanning infrastructure, cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, and enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of technology programs and strategic initiatives.
• Develop and maintain technology roadmaps aligned to organizational priorities.
• Lead cross-functional efforts involving infrastructure, security, and business stakeholders.
• Drive planning, prioritization, governance, risk management, and execution.
• Partner with leadership to ensure technology investments align with operational goals.
• Coordinate vendors, project teams, and interagency stakeholders.
• Report on program outcomes, business value, risks, and progress to leadership.

Key Initiative Areas

• Microsoft 365
• Cybersecurity & Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Case Management Systems (CMS)
• Infrastructure and enterprise technology projects

Required Experience

• 8+ years of IT Project or Program Management experience.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent technology initiatives.
• Strong background in enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, or Microsoft technologies.
• Experience creating roadmaps, managing portfolios, and driving strategic planning.
• Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in regulated environments with security and compliance requirements.

Preferred Experience

• Government, public sector, healthcare, financial services, or insurance experience.
• Exposure to CJIS, HIPAA, or similar compliance frameworks.
• Experience supporting infrastructure modernization or cybersecurity programs.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 environments and enterprise technology governance.

Additional Notes:

• This is not a traditional PM focused solely on schedules and status reporting.
• We are looking for those who have owned technology portfolios, roadmaps, governance, and strategic initiatives.
• Candidates from healthcare, banking, insurance, or other highly regulated environments can be excellent fits even without direct government experience.
• Security/compliance experience is more important than direct CJIS experience.

By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

· the individual's skill sets, experience and training;

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With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).