IT Program Manager

the-swift-group; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift seeks an experienced IT Program Manager to lead complex programs for Civilian, Defense, and IC customers. Based in the Reston/Herndon area, you will orchestrate governance, milestones, and risk management while coordinating across engineering teams, vendors, and customer personnel to deliver mission-critical IT capabilities.

The role requires broad technical fluency, strong leadership, and a track record of translating operational needs into executable program plans within cleared

Qualifications

• BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience managing complex IT programs or systems in government or IC environments.
• Experience bringing programmatic discipline to complex tech systems, including governance, milestones, and risk management.
• Proven track record integrating systems and managing programs from requirements through delivery.
• Experience handling sensitive data with discretion and adherence to policies.

Responsibilities

• Bring programmatic discipline to management of complex IT systems with governance, milestones, and risk tracking.
• Oversee integration of systems and management of technical programs across engineering teams, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Lead requirements gathering and validation to ensure feasible, complete, and aligned program scope.
• Provide technical leadership across programs, guiding teams and advising Customer personnel on IT capability and execution.
• Mentor teammates, cross-skill, and backfill to maintain continuity of operations.
• Collaborate with Customer staff, contractors, and vendors to coordinate activities and ensure alignment.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Governance

Technical integration

Cross-functional teamwork

Vendor management

Education

BS in Information Technology / Computer Science / Systems Engineering / Business Administration

Tools

Office 365

Azure

Entra

Intune

Teams

Job description

Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.

We're looking for a highly experienced IT Program Manager to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is a mission-focused program manager who brings broad technical fluency and strong leadership experience to the management of complex IT systems and programs. This role demands someone who can drive programmatic rigor, integrate technical solutions, and partner effectively with the Customer’s personnel, contractor staff, and external vendors in support the mission.

We have opportunities in IT Program Management in Herndon, VA and McLean, VA.

Responsibilities

• Bring programmatic discipline to the management of complex IT systems, ensuring structured governance, clear milestones, and rigorous tracking of deliverables, risks, and dependencies across all program activities.
• Oversee the integration of systems and management of technical programs, coordinating across engineering teams, stakeholders, and vendors to drive cohesive execution and ensure technical solutions align with mission requirements.
• Handle sensitive data with discretion and sound judgment; apply established policies and best practices to safeguard information while consistently achieving mission outcomes in support of Customer objectives.
• Lead the gathering and vetting of new technical requirements, engaging stakeholders at all levels to elicit, document, and validate needs, ensuring requirements are feasible, complete, and aligned with program scope.
• Identify and define requirements and constraints pertaining to technical capabilities and solutions in support of training and educational exercises; coordinate with Customer staff to ensure technical readiness and effective exercise execution.
• Provide technical leadership across assigned programs, guiding teams through complex problem-solving, facilitating informed decision-making, and serving as a trusted advisor to Customer personnel on matters of IT capability and program execution.
• Actively cross-skill and backfill for teammates to maintain continuity of program operations; mentor team members and contribute to building a versatile, resilient workforce capable of sustaining mission-critical programs.
• Leverage Microsoft cloud-based tools including Office 365, Azure, Entra, Intune, and Teams to support program operations, collaboration, device management, and identity governance across the enterprise.
• Maintain strong interpersonal and communication relationships with all levels of Customer personnel; deliver clear, concise, and audience-appropriate briefings, status updates, and technical communications to inform decision-making.
• Work closely with Customer staff, contractor personnel, and external vendors to coordinate program activities, manage expectations, and ensure alignment across all parties involved in program delivery.
• Participate in the development of technical equipment specifications, translating operational requirements into detailed procurement and configuration standards that support program objectives.
• Partner with external vendors to develop vendor quotations, evaluate pricing and technical proposals, and support the acquisition process to ensure cost-effective and technically sound procurement decisions.
• Strategically oversee programs to proactively identify issues and dependencies; surface risks and blockers to Customer staff and work to resolve them as prioritized by the Government Task Manager with input from Customer’s leadership.

Requirements

• BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 8+ years of experience managing complex IT programs or systems in government or Intelligence Community environments
• Demonstrated experience bringing programmatic discipline to complex technical systems, including governance, milestone tracking, and risk management
• Proven track record integrating systems and managing technical programs from requirements through delivery
• Demonstrated experience handling sensitive data with discretion, sound judgment, and consistent adherence to applicable policies and classification requirements
• Experience gathering, vetting, and documenting technical requirements in support of IT programs or mission-focused initiatives
• Experience identifying technical capability requirements and constraints in support of training and educational exercises
• Demonstrated technical leadership experience, with the ability to guide multi-disciplinary teams and inform Customer decision-making
• Proven ability to cross-skill and backfill for teammates, maintaining program continuity and building team resilience
• Proficiency with Microsoft cloud-based tools including Office 365, Azure, Entra, Intune, and Teams
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to effectively engage all levels of Customer and contractor personnel
• Experience collaborating with Customer staff, contractors, and external vendors in support of program delivery
• Experience supporting the development of technical equipment specifications and procurement documentation
• Experience working with vendors to develop quotations and support technical acquisition processes
• Demonstrated ability to identify and manage program issues and dependencies, escalating and resolving
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Desired Experience

• Active PMP, PgMP, ITIL, or equivalent program/project management certification
• Experience supporting system accreditation processes (RMF/ICD 503) and managing programs within cleared government or IC environments
• Familiarity with DISA STIGs, DoD/IC IT compliance frameworks, and related security governance standards
• Experience with enterprise IT modernization programs, including cloud migrations and hybrid infrastructure deployments
• Background supporting large-scale, multi-vendor IT programs with complex integration and interdependency challenges
• Experience with IT financial management, budget tracking, and cost estimating in a government contracting context
• Familiarity with Agile, SAFe, or other iterative development and delivery frameworks in a government program context
• Experience supporting Sponsor-led governance boards, program reviews, or technical advisory processes