Program manager

Eliassen Group; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Program Manager for a government contract, overseeing logistics and compliance on a remote basis. The role requires PMP certification and significant project management experience in the Government IT sector, emphasizing quality and risk management. The candidate will ensure the program's success through strategic coordination and communication with stakeholders.

Benefits

Medical insurance options

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Voluntary benefits, including life insurance

Sick time where required by law

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of project management experience required.
• Three (3) years as a Program Manager for a large Government organization.
• Five (5) years in the Government IT industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administrative, managerial, logistical aspects of a large-scale government contract.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive Project Management Plan.
• Provide monthly Program Status Reports and senior management Program Progress Reviews.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Team Coordination

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Tools

MS Project

SharePoint

Job description

Program Manager (AOUSC)

Anywhere

Type: Contract-to-Hire

Category: Program/Project Management

Industry: Government

Workplace Type: Remote

Reference ID: JN -062025-102423

Date Posted: 06/09/2025

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/dd00vs

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Description:

The Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the administrative, managerial, logistical, and integration aspects of a large-scale government contract. This role requires a highly skilled individual with extensive experience in project and program management, particularly within the Government IT sector. The Program Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for ensuring compliance with all contract requirements and will be responsible for monitoring program performance, assessing risks, and proposing solutions.

Rate: ($80/hr.- $90/hr. W2)

Location: Remote (Washington, DC)

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

Program Management:

• Develop, deliver, and maintain a comprehensive Project Management Plan and Integrated Master Schedule.

• Organize and oversee daily program tasks throughout all stages of the program lifecycle.

• Ensure alignment of program deliverables to program outcomes for operational efficiency.

Reporting and Communication:

• Provide a monthly Program Status Report (PSR) detailing activities, milestones, and deliverables.

• Prepare and deliver a senior management level monthly Program Progress Review (PPR) summarizing task activities, issues, and performance metrics.

• Support communication efforts to Judiciary customers and stakeholders.

Quality and Risk Management:

• Establish and manage program milestones, ensuring targets are tracked and escalated when at risk.

• Develop and implement a Quality Control Plan to define program controls and maintain quality standards.

• Document and manage risks, issues, and corrective actions, serving as a communication and escalation point for the Government.

Team Coordination:

• Coordinate the efforts of subcontractors and team members to ensure program objectives are met.

• Ensure adequate coverage and continuity in instances when the primary Program Manager is unavailable.

Experience Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Certification and Experience:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Minimum of ten (10) years of total project management-related experience.

• At least three (3) years of experience as a Program Manager supporting a large Government organization.

Industry Knowledge:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the Government IT industry, including familiarity with policies, procedures, technical standards, and methods.

Technical Proficiency:

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience with MS Project, SharePoint, and other project management tools.

Management Skills:

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience coordinating the efforts of subcontractors and team members.

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience with general management and auditing techniques for problem identification, information analysis, solution development, and plan implementation.

IT Environment Management:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in planning, managing, and providing guidance pertaining to IT environments.

Quality Assurance:

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience and accountability for the technical correctness, timeliness, and quality of deliverables, and the implementation and measurement of corporate and client quality standards and methodologies.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required + 13 years of experience

• Master's degree required + 10 years of experience

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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