Program Manager -41602

Syneren-Technologies-Corporation; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Syneren Technologies Corporation is seeking a Program Manager to lead IT projects and programs, focusing on software engineering and government contracts. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure compliance with security requirements.

The role requires extensive experience in managing government and federal IT programs, with strong communication skills and proficiency in industry-standard PM tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in IT/CS/Business or related field.
• PM certification (PMI) or ITIL Foundation+ is preferred.
• 10+ years IT project management experience; 5+ years in government/defense/federal programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and manage IT projects from initiation through closeout.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with government stakeholders, contractors, and technical teams.
• Track project milestones, risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Ensure compliance with federal security and cybersecurity requirements.
• Present project status reports to leadership and customers.
• Manage contract deliverables and performance metrics.

Skills

Cross-functional teams

Communication skills

Agile / Scrum / Waterfall

Project management tools

Budget & resource management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree (IT/CS/Business)

PM certification or ITIL

Master's in Program Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Azure DevOps

ServiceNow

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Job Title: Program Manager

Clearance: Top Secret

Job Description:

Syneren is currently seeking a Program Manager.

Required experience:

• Must have 10 years managing IT projects, at least 5 of which must be software engineering projects
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of IT project management experience.
• 5+ years managing government, defense, intelligence, or federal IT programs, software engineering projects.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies
• Budget and resource management
• Change management
• IT infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, or software development projects
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, or ServiceNow.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and manage IT projects from initiation through closeout.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with government stakeholders, contractors, and technical teams.
• Track project milestones, risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Ensure compliance with federal security and cybersecurity requirements.
• Present project status reports to leadership and customers.
• Manage contract deliverables and performance metrics.

Preferred Government Experience

• DoD, Intelligence Community (IC), DHS, DOJ, or other federal agency programs.
• Experience with NIST, RMF, FedRAMP, or cybersecurity compliance initiatives.
• Experience supporting classified environments.

Required Qualifications:

• At least one of the following: PMI certification or a ITIL certification (ITIL Foundation or higher level of certification); or Master's degree in Program Management.
• IAT I Certification IAW DoD (For DoD IAT Level 1, you must have one of the following certifications – Security Plus, A+ CE, CCNA-Security, Network+ CE, SSCP, or IAT II or III.

Preferred Qualifications:

• DoD full lifecycle Software development experience
• System / Application Operations and Service Desk Management experience

About Syneren:

Syneren is an award winning, CMMI Level 3 certified, high quality provider of technology solutions for the government as well as commercial sectors. Founded in 2003, we have been broadening our services to cover an array of disciplines, including Hardware and Systems Engineering, Software Development and Testing, IT Systems Support, Cyber Security, Independent Testing and Evaluation and Program Support. Notably our innovative and effective solutions are delivered consistently by a highly qualified staff and management team. Syneren is committed to providing exceptional solutions that meet the client mission needs.

Thank you for your interest in Syneren Technologies Corporation. Syneren Technologies Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

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