IT Program Manager

ZipRecruiter; Oxon Hill (MD); Remote; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an experienced IT Program Manager to lead multiple projects and oversee contractor staff. This role requires a strong background in project management, analytical skills, and the ability to work with diverse teams. The ideal candidate will ensure project deliverables meet quality standards while managing vendor relationships and adhering to contractual obligations. Join a dynamic team where your leadership will make a significant impact on project success and client satisfaction. Embrace the opportunity to grow in a supportive environment that values commitment and excellence.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in IT project management with supervisory roles.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of project performance and ensure quality standards.
• Supervise project personnel and manage vendor integrations.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Team Leadership

Vendor Management

Education

BS/BA in related field

PMI Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification

ITIL version 3 or 4 certification

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Title/Level

IT Program Manager

Location

100% Remote

Salary

$135,000 - $165,000 annually

Schedule

Full Time

Clearance

Able to obtain Public Trust & US Citizenship

Covid Vaccination

As a condition of employment, employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination.

Company Overview

WhirlWind is on a mission to help each client succeed by using our management consulting and technology expertise. We design, build, and manage secure environments that support data-driven decision making and data-powered products. Our services transform governments and enhance the lives of .

Our people are driven and committed to our mission. If you want to join a team of rock stars who do incredible, purposeful work, and have fun doing it, come thrive with us and be one of the heroes behind our success. We offer an attractive benefits package including a competitive base salary.

Position Overview

WhirlWind Technologies, LLC is seeking an experienced IT Program Manager who will oversee the management of overall contract and contractor staff.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides oversight of all aspects of field and/or task-level project performance (i.e., technical, contractual, administrative, financial).
• Will support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Supervises personnel involved in all aspects of project activity, organizes, and assigns responsibilities to subordinates, oversees the successful completion of all assigned tasks, and maintains customer contacts to ensure conformity to all contractual obligations.
• Interfaces with all areas affected by the project including end users, computer services, and client services.
• Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables.
• Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables. Recommends action to direct the analysis and solutions of problems.
• Exercises independent judgment and a high-level of analytical skill in solving non-routine technical, administrative, and managerial problems.

Education

• Minimum BS/BA degree in related field (or equivalent years of experience)
• PMI Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification required
• ITIL version 3 or 4 certification

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of related experience, 4 of which must be in a supervisory role.
• Work with Leadership and Federal Staff to validate and determine IT plans.
• Monitor departmental goals and initiatives.
• Work with contractor employees to establish lifecycle replacement plans for hardware, software, and networking equipment.
• Work with contractor employees to track projects, task completion, and deliverables via, Weekly, biweekly, and monthly reporting.
• Ensure that the employees are adhering to all federal and agency policy and procedures.
• Ensure that employees are maintaining necessary training to support Census Systems and emerging technologies.