Program Manager

Interactive Process Technology LLC; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

IPT Associates (IPTA) is seeking a Program Manager at Wright Patterson AFB to lead enterprise-level programs across infrastructure, software, data, and cybersecurity. You will coordinate with government stakeholders, manage cost/schedule/performance, and drive governance and transformation milestones.

The role requires 15+ years in federal IT program management, active DoD/DoW clearance with TS/SCI eligibility, and experience with Air Force organizations or similar DoD contexts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, cybersecurity, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of program management experience on complex federal IT programs.
• Active DoD/DoW Clearance with ability to obtain TS w/ SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise-level management for the program across infrastructure, software and applications, software development and integration, data management, cybersecurity, cloud services, IT service management, governance and compliance, portfolio management, testing, training, and program and financial management.
• Monitor and report program activities and progress in terms of cost, schedule, and performance.
• Ensure appropriate metrics are used and documented as part of the cost, schedule, and performance reporting and exercise continuous risk mitigation and issue resolution activities.
• Serve as the primary contractor interface with Government KO, CORs, PMs, technical leads, senior stakeholders, and executive leadership to support program execution, performance visibility, issue resolution, and decision-quality communication.
• Establish and maintain governance structures for program execution, change management, architecture review, cybersecurity compliance, platform integration, risk management, and transformation milestones.
• Lead enterprise portfolio reviews, investment prioritization, capability mapping, and rationalization efforts to reduce duplication and align modernization activities with mission priorities and operational requirements.
• Direct transition, modernization, and sustainment activities, including assessment, migration planning, adoption planning, communications, workforce transition, and operational continuity.
• Oversee enterprise integration of cloud, data, cybersecurity, ITSM, ServiceNow, and mission systems while ensuring scalability, resiliency, interoperability, and alignment with enterprise architecture and cybersecurity requirements.

Skills

Program management

DoD clearance

TS SCI eligibility

Air Force experience

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Cloud services / ITSM

ServiceNow

ITIL

PMI/SAFe

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ServiceNow

ITSM tools

Job description

Program Manager

Wright Patterson AFB

At IPT Associates (IPTA), we enjoy solving real-world problems with technology. We work closely with our customers, teammates, experts, and partners to come up with practical solutions that make a difference. Whether it's a government or business organization, we focus on understanding the need and building something that works.

Our Team

At IPTA, everything starts with our people. We're big believers that when you invest in your team, great things happen. That's why we encourage learning, growth, and trying new things-even if you don't have all the answers yet.

Our culture is rooted in fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service-but we also like to keep things collaborative, supportive, and down-to-earth.

We're looking for people who:

• Are curious and excited about technology
• Like solving problems and figuring things out
• Can take initiative but also enjoy working with a team
• Want to keep learning, growing, and challenging themselves

If you're someone who's eager to jump in, learn something new, and make an impact- you'll fit right in here.

*This position is contingent upon contract award and the actual job description may vary based on specific contract requirements and organizational needs.*

Responsibilities:

• Provide enterprise-level management for the program across infrastructure, software and applications, software development and integration, data management, cybersecurity, cloud services, IT service management, governance and compliance, portfolio management, testing, training, and program and financial management
• Monitor and report program activities and progress in terms of cost, schedule, and performance
• Ensure appropriate metrics are used and documented as part of the cost, schedule, and performance reporting and exercise continuous risk mitigation and issue resolution activities
• Serve as the primary contractor interface with Government KO, CORs, PMs, technical leads, senior stakeholders, and executive leadership to support program execution, performance visibility, issue resolution, and decision-quality communication
• Establish and maintain governance structures for program execution, change management, architecture review, cybersecurity compliance, platform integration, risk management, and transformation milestones
• Lead enterprise portfolio reviews, investment prioritization, capability mapping, and rationalization efforts to reduce duplication and align modernization activities with mission priorities and operational requirements
• Direct transition, modernization, and sustainment activities, including assessment, migration planning, adoption planning, communications, workforce transition, and operational continuity
• Oversee enterprise integration of cloud, data, cybersecurity, ITSM, ServiceNow, and mission systems while ensuring scalability, resiliency, interoperability, and alignment with enterprise architecture and cybersecurity requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant IT, business, cybersecurity, engineering, or related field
• Minimum of (15) years of relevant program management experience, including managing cost, schedule, performance, risk, staffing, reporting, deliverables, and stakeholder communications for complex federal IT programs
• Active DoD/DoW Clearance w/ ability to obtain TS w/ SCI eligibility

Preferred qualifications and experience include:

• Active TS clearance w/ SCI eligibility
• Experience supporting Air Force organizations such as AFLCMC, AFRL, AFOSR or similar DOW research, development, acquisition, or mission support organizations
• Experience managing large-scale federal IT contracts, portfolios, or programs involving multiple technical disciplines, stakeholders, delivery teams, and performance objectives
• Experience leading enterprise IT modernization portfolios spanning infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, cloud services, data platforms, mission systems, and shared service environments
• Experience consolidating independent technology platforms, toolsets, applications, and service environments into a unified enterprise ecosystem or common architecture
• Experience developing and executing multi-year transformation roadmaps aligned to mission outcomes, technology investments, operational requirements, and modernization priorities
• Experience briefing senior Government stakeholders, executive governance boards, PMs, CORs, and acquisition officials on program health, risks, investment options, and modernization decisions
• Experience with ServiceNow, ITSM, cloud platforms, cybersecurity compliance, enterprise architecture, data platforms, collaboration tools, and digital transformation initiatives
• PMP, PgMP, SAFe, ITIL, or equivalent program, portfolio, agile, service management, or technical certifications

IPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on individual merit, including qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs, consistent with applicable federal laws and federal contracting requirements. IPTA provides equal opportunity and utilizes merit-based principles to make employment-related decisions.

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