Program Manager -41602

Syneren Technologies Corporation; Vienna, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Syneren Technologies Corporation seeks a Program Manager to lead IT projects within government and defense domains. You will plan, execute, and close initiatives, coordinate with stakeholders, and manage schedules, budgets, and resources while ensuring compliance with federal security requirements.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in IT project management, 5+ years directing government or federal programs, and strong experience with Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and modern PM tools.

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading IT projects, 5+ years in software engineering projects.
• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, or related field required; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years IT project management experience across government/defense/federal programs.
• Experience guiding cross-functional technical teams and stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall methodologies, and PM tools.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

IT project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Budget and resource management

Change management

Stakeholder coordination

Agile

Scrum

Waterfall

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology/Computer Science/Business Admin or related field

Master's degree in Program Management or related field

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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