Program Manager

EPITEC; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Epitec is seeking a Program Manager 3 to lead a large-scale application modernization project for the State of Ohio. This contract role is hybrid in Columbus, OH, with on-site reporting as needed.

You will direct the rewrite of a legacy .NET application, manage cross-functional teams across development, operations, and security, and ensure delivery within scope, time, and quality targets. Strong PM leadership and stakeholder communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of program or project management experience.
• PMI/PM certification required (PMP/PMI-ACP or equivalent).
• Experience leading large-scale software modernization initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with estimation, planning, scope, risk, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of a software application rewrite and modernization project.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with scope, timelines, milestones, resources, budgets, and deliverables.
• Apply project management methodologies promoting collaboration, governance, and continuous feedback.
• Manage project scope, risks, dependencies, and budget.
• Oversee planning, analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation activities.
• Communicate project status, milestones, and risks to sponsors and stakeholders.
• Coordinate efforts across development, operations, security, and business teams.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Project estimation

Budget oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering/Business

Tools

Clarity PPM

Azure DevOps

SharePoint

Job description

Epitec
Role: Program Manager 3
Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid, must be able to report onsite as needed)
Pay: $59
Position Type: Contract- possible extension

Epitec is seeking an experienced Program Manager 3 to lead a large-scale application modernization initiative for the State of Ohio. This role will be responsible for directing the rewrite and modernization of a legacy .NET application from inception through deployment, ensuring the final product meets business, technical, and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of a software application rewrite and modernization project.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, milestones, resource allocation, budgets, and deliverables.
• Apply project management methodologies that promote collaboration, transparency, governance, and continuous feedback.
• Manage project scope, risks, dependencies, and budget while ensuring successful execution.
• Oversee planning, analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation activities.
• Communicate project status, milestones, and risks to business sponsors, leadership teams, technical teams, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate efforts across development, operations, security, and business teams.
• Identify and mitigate technical debt, integration challenges, and project risks.
• Ensure adherence to established project management processes and delivery standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related technology-focused field.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant Program or Project Management experience.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, or comparable Project Management certification required.
• Strong experience managing large-scale software development, modernization, migration, or application rewrite initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams including development, operations, security, and business stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with project estimation, planning, scope management, risk management, and budget oversight.

Preferred Technical Experience

• Application modernization, refactoring, re-architecting, or legacy system migration projects.
• Understanding of application architecture and modernization strategies.
• Experience evaluating legacy systems and integration points.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies, microservices, and DevOps methodologies.
• Experience using Clarity PPM, Azure DevOps, SharePoint, and similar project management tools.

Ideal Candidate

• Extensive program management experience within complex technology environments.
• Strong background leading modernization or transformation initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders while driving execution and accountability.
• Strong critical-thinking skills with the ability to navigate complex technical and business challenges.
• Experience delivering projects in highly visible, high-risk environments.

This is a hybrid opportunity based in Columbus, Ohio. Candidates must be able to report to the client office as needed.