Program Manager

The Amatriot Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Amatriot Group is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead IT teams supporting a DEA program. You will oversee design, implementation, modernization, and maintenance of web-based applications, ensuring delivery meets customer requirements, quality standards, schedule, and budget.

The ideal candidate is an Agile leader who can collaborate with technical teams, business stakeholders, customers, and subcontractors to drive successful outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 15+ years of IT experience is required.
• 5+ years of project management experience leading teams of 10+ using Agile or other methodologies is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct project teams delivering IT applications.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans with required resources.
• Ensure on-time delivery within budget and quality scope.
• Provide technical/analytical guidance and remove roadblocks.
• Identify issues, assess risk, and support change management.
• Ensure compliance with IT governance policies.

Skills

Agile leadership

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Project governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technology/IT/CS

Job description

Location: Onsite (split between Arlington and Merrifield, VA)

Security Clearance: Active Secret or higher [Required]

Job Type: Full-Time

Target Salary Range*: $180,000 - $200,000

• This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary

Position Overview

Amatriot is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead IT teams supporting a DEA program. This role is responsible for leading project teams through the design, implementation, modernization, and maintenance of web-based applications while ensuring delivery meets customer requirements, quality standards, schedule, and budget.

The ideal candidate is an experienced Agile leader who can work effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, customers, and subcontractors to drive successful outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Work Location: Onsite (split between Arlington and Merrifield, VA)

Clearance: Active Secret

Key Responsibilities

Project and Program Management

• Lead and direct one or more project teams supporting the design, implementation, modernization, and maintenance of IT applications.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans, identifying the technical and business resources needed to successfully deliver projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and within defined technical, quality, and scope requirements.
• Provide technical and analytical guidance to project teams and help remove roadblocks to delivery.
• Identify and address issues, assess risk, and support change management activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable IT governance policies and procedures.

Agile Development and Requirements Management

• Apply Agile methodologies and practices to support effective development and project execution.
• Work with stakeholders to discuss, review, and clarify requirements and ensure alignment between technical and business needs.
• Interface with customers, stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams to ensure requirements and expectations are met.

Application Operations and Modernization

• Manage ongoing Operations & Maintenance (O&M) activities and modernization efforts for existing applications.
• Oversee application and system documentation, ensuring quality, accuracy, and adherence to established processes.
• Manage and oversee the application decommissioning process.

Subcontractor and Stakeholder Management

• Manage subcontractors and coordinate their work to support program objectives.
• Prepare and deliver customer and company progress reports, status updates, and other required deliverables.

Workforce Planning and Talent Management

• Partner with Shared Services and program leadership to anticipate staffing needs, support workforce planning, and identify workforce risks and skill gaps that could impact program delivery.
• Collaborate with Shared Services to build and maintain a strong talent pipeline, support retention efforts, and ensure recruiting activities align with current and future program requirements.

IT and Business Practices

• Stay current on advances in IT and evolving business and technology practices.

QualificationsEducation

• Bachelor's degree in Technology, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. [Required]

Experience

• 15+ years of IT experience. [Required]
• 5+ years of Project Management experience supporting the implementation and maintenance of web-based applications. [Required]
• 5+ years of management experience leading teams of 10+ employees using Agile or other software development methodologies. [Required]
• Deep knowledge and practical experience with Agile practices. [Required]
• Experience with both Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) and Time & Materials (T&M) contracts. [Required]
• Experience managing subcontractors. [Required]

Certifications

• PMP certification or equivalent. [Required]

Clearance

• Active Secret clearance. [Required]