Program Manager

NOVA DINE LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is seeking a Program Manager to lead the Enterprise IT Service Desk operations for federal contracts, coordinating contractor leadership with Government stakeholders. You will develop and maintain PMP/Transition plans, monitor SLAs and KPIs, ensure security clearances, and drive continuous service improvements across Tier 0–3 support and cybersecurity teams.

Requirements include 10+ years in federal IT operations, a Bachelor’s degree, Active Secret clearance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field.
• Active Secret Clearance required for federal work.
• PMP Certification required; ITIL Foundation certification preferred.
• Proven experience managing large IT support contracts and multi-functional teams.
• Experience developing project artifacts (schedules, risk logs, communication plans).
• Strong SLAs, performance reporting, and customer engagement track record.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all task order operations, staffing, schedules, deliverables, and service desk activities.
• Develop and maintain the Program Management Plan and transition plans.
• Monitor performance against SLAs and KPIs; implement corrective actions.
• Ensure personnel maintain required security clearances and compliance with government policies.
• Lead risk management, issue resolution, escalation, and continuous service improvement.

Skills

SLA management

Program management

Stakeholder mgmt

Risk management

ITIL practices

Leadership

Communication

Budget reporting

Security compliance

Project scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Business

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Job description

The Program Manager is responsible for overall management, execution, and successful delivery of the Enterprise IT Service Desk. This individual serves as the primary interface between contractor leadership and Government stakeholders, ensuring compliance with all contractual requirements, service level agreements (SLAs), cybersecurity requirements, staffing obligations, and performance standards. The Program Manager provides strategic oversight for enterprise IT service desk operations supporting users and mission-critical systems.*This position is contingent upon contract award.*ResponsibilitiesDirect and oversee all task order operations, staffing, schedules, deliverables, and service desk support activities.Develop, implement, and maintain the Program Management Plan (PMP), Transition-In Plan, and Transition-Out Plan.Monitor contractor performance against SLAs, KPIs, and quality metrics and implement corrective action plans as necessary.Ensure all personnel maintain required security clearances and compliance with government security policies.Lead risk management, issue resolution, escalation management, and continuous service improvement initiatives.Facilitate weekly and monthly status meetings and provide detailed performance and cost reporting to Government leadership.Coordinate stakeholder communications, governance activities, and operational reviews.Oversee process optimization, workflow improvements, and service modernization initiatives.Ensure compliance with ITIL-aligned service management practices and operational procedures.Manage transition activities, staffing continuity, onboarding, and workforce retention.Coordinate with Tier 0–3 support leads, cybersecurity personnel, and enterprise stakeholders to ensure uninterrupted support operations.Support surge operations, COOP/DR events, and special mission requirements as needed.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Years of Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience managing enterprise IT operations or service desk programs in a federal environment.Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field.Clearance Requirements:Active Secret Clearance.U.S. Citizenship required.Certification Requirements:PMP Certification (Required)ITIL Foundation Certification or equivalent (Preferred)Any other work-related qualifications needed for the role:Demonstrated experience managing large-scale IT support contracts and multi-functional technical teams.Experience developing project management artifacts including project schedules, risk logs, communication plans, quality plans, and resource management plans.Strong experience with SLA management, performance reporting, and customer engagement.Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies.Experience supporting secure federal IT environments preferred.Support may require participation in after-hours maintenance, incident response, and on-call activities.Salary Range: $145,000 to $175,000The compensation range listed for this position represents the good faith salary range Diné Development Corporation (DDC) and its subsidiaries reasonably expect to pay for the role, in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the position's responsibilities, the candidate's education, experience, skills, internal equity, market considerations, and any applicable collective bargaining agreements or legal requirements.About UsDiné Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nation owned family of companies that provides government agencies and commercial organizations with high-quality IT, professional, environmental, and research and development services. DDC is dedicated to empowering the Navajo Nation and communities we serve.BenefitsEligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement savings with company match, paid time off, voluntary supplemental benefits, and access to an employee assistance program. The package also includes educational assistance, with tuition reimbursement.EEO StatementThis contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation, or any other basis prohibited by law. We participate in E-Verify.