Program Manager

Apex Systems; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 75,768 - 96,432; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems seeks a seasoned Program Manager to support the Security Governance & Risk (SGR) Strategic Planning Framework. You will manage Azure DevOps backlogs, dashboards, and planning artifacts across annual and quarterly cycles, collaborating with multiple teams to drive cadence and governance.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in program management or Agile delivery, strong change management skills, and the ability to work independently while guiding stakeholders through

Qualifications

• 5+ years in program management, strategic planning, PMO, Agile delivery or related disciplines.
• Experience applying change management practices, including stakeholder engagement, communications planning, training development, and adoption strategies.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction while effectively collaborating across teams with varied levels of planning maturity.
• Advanced working knowledge of Azure DevOps (ADO), including backlog management, queries, dashboards, reporting, and Wiki administration.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Azure DevOps backlogs, dashboards, delivery plans, queries, and Wiki content supporting annual and quarterly planning activities.
• Coordinate planning cycle execution, including readiness activities, deliverable tracking, status reporting, and milestone management.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate planning processes, procedures, job aids, training materials, and supporting documentation.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for teams seeking guidance on planning processes, quarterly commitments, reporting expectations, and progress tracking.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning, governance, and reporting processes; develop recommendations and assist with implementation of approved enhancements.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement activities, including workshops, communications, change management, and adoption support.
• Monitor planning deliverables, risks, dependencies, and action items to help ensure timely execution and visibility for leadership.

Skills

Azure DevOps

Backlog management

Dashboards

Queries

Reporting

Wiki administration

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

# Program ManagerApply**Job#: 3043948****Job Description:**Program Manager**Location:** Remote U.S.Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced consultant to support the continued implementation and maturation of the Security Governance & Risk (SGR) Strategic Planning Framework. The ideal candidate is a seasoned program management professional with strong Agile delivery experience who can quickly integrate into the team, provide operational support for annual and quarterly planning cycles, and help drive process adoption, consistency, and continuous improvement across multiple teams.Key Responsibilities* Administer and maintain Azure DevOps (ADO) backlogs, dashboards, delivery plans, queries, and Wiki content supporting annual and quarterly planning activities.* Coordinate planning cycle execution, including readiness activities, deliverable tracking, status reporting, and milestone management.* Develop, maintain, and communicate planning processes, procedures, job aids, training materials, and supporting documentation.* Serve as a primary point of contact for teams seeking guidance on planning processes, quarterly commitments, reporting expectations, and progress tracking.* Identify opportunities to improve planning, governance, and reporting processes; develop recommendations and assist with implementation of approved enhancements.* Facilitate stakeholder engagement activities, including workshops, communications, change management, and adoption support.* Monitor planning deliverables, risks, dependencies, and action items to help ensure timely execution and visibility for leadership.Required Qualifications**Experience:** 5+ years of experience in program management, strategic planning, PMO, Agile delivery, or related disciplines. Experience applying change management practices, including stakeholder engagement, communications planning, training development, and adoption strategies. Ability to work independently with minimal direction while effectively collaborating across teams with varied levels of planning maturity.**Technical Skills:** Advanced working knowledge of Azure DevOps (ADO), including backlog management, queries, dashboards, reporting, and Wiki administration. Strong facilitation, communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.Preferred Qualifications* Experience within information security, risk management, governance, compliance, or regulatory environments.* Experience supporting enterprise planning, portfolio management, or value delivery/workstream definition initiatives. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. 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Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Remote:** Yes**Location:** Merrifield, VA, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** July 27, 2026**Pay Range:** $55 - $70 per hour