Program Manager

Nationwide IT Services; Fairfax (VA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide IT Services is seeking a Program Manager to lead data processing and information management teams for automated information systems. This fully remote role supports day-to-day contract operations across projects, teams, and locations, coordinating planning and production of contract activities.

The candidate should have PMP or equivalent certification or documented equivalent experience, with 10+ years in PM and 15–20 years in IT leadership.

Qualifications

• PMP or equivalent PM certification from an accredited institution.
• Training, degrees, or relevant experience may be considered in place of certification.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams performing analysis, design, integration, testing, documentation, conversion, extension, and implementation of automated information and telecommunications systems.
• Manage overall contract support operations across projects and multiple locations.
• Organize, direct, and coordinate planning and production of contract support activities.
• Establish and adjust the corporate management structure to direct effective contract support.
• Communicate plans, progress, and decisions clearly in writing and orally.
• Support IT acquisition activities and milestones by analyzing source documentation and supporting preparation of acquisition documentation.

Skills

PMP certification

Program management

IT acquisitions

Communication skills

Education

PM certification or degree

Experience leading large IT projects

Job description

Program Manager

Clearance: Active Secret

Certification Requirements: Project or Program Management certification or clearly documented equivalent credentials or experience as described above.

Position Summary

The Program Manager leads teams of data processing and information management professionals supporting automated information and telecommunications systems. This fully remote role manages day-to-day contract support operations across projects, teams, and locations and organizes the planning and production of contract support activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead teams performing analysis, design, integration, testing, documentation, conversion, extension, and implementation of automated information and telecommunications systems.
• Manage overall contract support operations, including multiple projects and personnel at multiple locations as applicable.
• Organize, direct, and coordinate planning and production of all contract support activities.
• Establish and adjust the corporate management structure as needed to direct effective contract support.
• Communicate plans, progress, and decisions clearly in writing and orally.
• Support IT acquisition activities and milestones by analyzing source documentation and supporting preparation of acquisition documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Project or Program Management certification, such as PMP or another equivalent or recognized certification, from an accredited institution. Government and commercial sources may include the Defense Acquisition University, Project Management Institute, Department of Veterans Affairs, universities, and colleges.
• Training, degrees, or relevant experience managing projects of similar size and complexity may be considered in place of certification. Candidates must clearly explain how their credentials or experience are equivalent to the required certification.
• Experience with the IT acquisition process and its milestones, analysis of varied source documentation, and support for acquisition documentation.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ten or more years of program management experience.
• Fifteen to twenty years of leadership experience with progressively increasing responsibility in the public and/or private sector in IT and/or consulting.

About Nationwide IT Services

NIS is an SBA-verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and an IT and management consulting company. Our mission is to deliver value-added services to our customers, leveraging technology, people, and industry best practices to implement innovative solutions through our trusted employees and team members.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer match; paid holidays; PTO (sick/vacation); commuter benefits; an employee assistance program (EAP); educational reimbursement; and pet insurance.

Salary range $100,000 to $175,000 annually

The salary range is a general guideline. We consider several factors when determining base salary offers, including the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's experience, education, and skills, and current market conditions.