Program Manager

Nationwide IT Services, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Nationwide IT Services, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager to lead contract support operations across multiple projects and locations.

The role involves directing planning, execution, and delivery of automated information and telecommunications systems with a focus on compliance and efficiency. The candidate should have a BA/BS, SECRET clearance, and PMP or equivalent certification, with SAFe Agile certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of program management experience.
• Ten+ years of leadership experience in IT/consulting.
• Experience with IT acquisition processes and milestones.
• PMP or recognized equivalent certification; SAFe Agile certification optional.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day contract support operations across multiple projects, teams and locations.
• Organize, direct, and coordinate planning and production of all contract support activities.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through analysis, design, integration, testing, documentation, conversion, extension, and implementation of automated information and telecommunications systems.
• Set priorities, assign work, monitor progress, address risks and issues, and maintain accountability for contract deliverables.
• Establish and adjust the management structure, staffing assignments, and reporting relationships to support effective contract execution.
• Communicate plans, status, decisions, and issues clearly in writing and in meetings and briefings.
• Support IT acquisition activities by assessing source documentation and helping prepare acquisition documentation.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Acquisition process

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Program Manager

BA or BS degree.

Security Requirements

SECRET Clearance

Certifications

Project or Program Management certification (PMP or recognized equivalent)SAFe Agile certification or an industry-recognized equivalent.

Nationwide IT Services, NIS, is seeking a Program Manager to lead contract support operations and projects involving teams of data processing and information management professionals for a potential opportunity.

This role directs planning, execution, and delivery across one or more projects and locations, including analyzing, designing, integrating, testing, documenting, converting, extending, and implementing automated information and telecommunications systems.

The Program Manager will coordinate personnel and resources, communicate with stakeholders, and adjust the management structure as needed to support contract performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day contract support operations across multiple projects, teams, and locations as applicable.
• Organize, direct, and coordinate planning and production of all contract support activities.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through analysis, design, integration, testing, documentation, conversion, extension, and implementation of automated information and telecommunications systems.
• Set priorities, assign work, monitor progress, address risks and issues, and maintain accountability for contract deliverables.
• Establish and adjust the management structure, staffing assignments, and reporting relationships to support effective contract execution.
• Communicate plans, status, decisions, and issues clearly in writing and in meetings and briefings.
• Support IT acquisition activities by assessing source documentation and helping prepare acquisition documentation aligned with process milestones.

Required Qualifications

At least five years of program management experience.

At least ten years of leadership experience with progressively increasing responsibility in the public and/or private sector in IT and/or consulting.

Experience with the Information Technology acquisition process and its milestones.

Experience analyzing varied source documentation and supporting the creation of acquisition documentation.

A Project or Program Management certification from an accredited institution, such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or another recognized equivalent. Relevant government, commercial, university, and college programs may qualify.

Candidates proposing training, degrees, or relevant experience in place of certification must clearly explain how those credentials are equivalent to the required certification.

Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

SAFe Agile certification or an industry-recognized equivalent.

Why Join Nationwide IT Services

NIS is a CVE-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, employee assistance program (EAP), and educational reimbursement, along with Pet Insurance.

Salary range $185,000 to $225,000 annuallyThe 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.