Program Manager (DOJ - IT Modernization)

Sky Solutions; Tysons (VA); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

PTO at 15 days

11 paid holidays

Education stipend

Mentorship programs

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Sky Solutions is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a large-scale federal IT program supporting the DOJ. You will oversee maintenance, modernization, and operational support of multiple grants management applications and platforms.

The role requires leading diverse technical teams, managing budgets and risks, and ensuring delivery aligns with government cybersecurity and governance standards. This hybrid, full-time position offers a competitive compensation package in Tysons Corner,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience managing complex IT programs, preferably federal government contracting.
• Experience leading enterprise application development, modernization, maintenance, and operations.
• Experience managing multiple technical teams and concurrent workstreams in a large-scale environment.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and SDLC.
• Experience managing program budgets, resources, schedules, risks, and deliverables.
• Ability to manage government stakeholders and communicate with senior leadership.
• Experience with cloud, cybersecurity, production support, and integrations.

Responsibilities

• Provide program leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight across multiple workstreams.
• Manage execution, staffing, budgets, schedules, deliverables, risks, and contractual commitments.
• Lead cross-functional teams including software engineers, solution architects, DevSecOps, QA, DB specialists, BI analysts, and product managers.
• Oversee development, maintenance, production support, system integration, and modernization activities across platforms.
• Ensure compliance with federal requirements, cybersecurity standards, accessibility, and IT governance.
• Drive Agile delivery: roadmap planning, backlog prioritization, sprints, releases, and continuous improvement.
• Track program performance metrics, quality standards, milestones, and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee production operations, incident management, availability, performance, and service improvement.
• Manage stakeholder relationships; interface with government leadership and CORs.
• Mitigate risks, resolve delivery challenges, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead change management, stakeholder engagement, knowledge transfer, and user adoption efforts.
• Provide regular status updates, roadmaps, and briefings to government leadership.
• Coordinate transitions-in and transitions-out with onboarding and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Agile/Scrum

DevSecOps

CI/CD

SDLC

Governance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering / related field

Tools

Pega

Java

.NET

PHP

Moodle

Oracle

SQL Server

AWS

Azure

Job description

Join Sky Solutions, LLC - Pioneering Digital Transformation Excellence!

Sky Solutions is a trusted partner in government contracting, empowering federal agencies with cutting-edge IT solutions. Our expertise spans AI-first enablement, delivering innovative solutions and advanced cybersecurity, fortifying digital ecosystems against emerging threats and digital transformation through low-code/no-code development, cloud solutions, and agile methodologies. We simplify complex processes and deliver breakthrough results for federal clients across healthcare, financial services, and national security.

Location: Tysons Corner, VA (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Sky Solutions

Sky Solutions is a trusted technology partner delivering innovative digital transformation and IT modernization solutions to federal agencies. We specialize in enterprise application development, cloud technologies, data solutions, cybersecurity, and digital services that help government organizations achieve their mission objectives.

Position Overview

Sky Solutions is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a large-scale federal IT program supporting the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The program encompasses the maintenance, enhancement, modernization, and operational support of multiple enterprise grants management applications and supporting technology platforms.

The Program Manager will provide overall leadership and oversight across multiple application development and product teams, ensuring successful delivery of program objectives, operational stability, technical performance, and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing complex federal IT programs, leading multidisciplinary technical teams, overseeing application modernization and sustainment initiatives, and maintaining strong relationships with government stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall program leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight across multiple enterprise application development, modernization, and sustainment workstreams.
• Manage program execution, staffing, budgets, schedules, deliverables, risks, and contractual commitments.
• Lead cross-functional teams comprising software engineers, solution architects, DevSecOps engineers, QA professionals, database specialists, business analysts, and product management resources.
• Oversee application development, maintenance, production support, system integration, and modernization activities across multiple technology platforms.
• Ensure delivery aligns with federal government requirements, cybersecurity standards, accessibility guidelines, and established IT governance processes.
• Drive Agile product delivery, including roadmap planning, backlog prioritization, sprint execution, release management, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and monitor program performance metrics, quality standards, delivery milestones, and customer satisfaction measures.
• Oversee production operations, incident management, system availability, performance optimization, and continuous service improvement.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for government leadership, Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs), and other program stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate program risks, resolve delivery challenges, and implement corrective action plans.
• Drive organizational change management, stakeholder engagement, knowledge transfer, and user adoption initiatives.
• Provide regular program status updates, performance reports, roadmaps, and briefings to government leadership.
• Ensure effective transition-in and transition-out activities, including resource onboarding, knowledge transfer, documentation, and operational continuity.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience managing complex IT programs, preferably within the federal government contracting environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise application development, modernization, maintenance, and operations programs.
• Experience managing multiple technical teams and concurrent workstreams in a large-scale, enterprise environment.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum, product-based delivery, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience managing program budgets, resource allocation, schedules, risks, performance metrics, and contractual deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to manage government stakeholders and communicate effectively with senior executive leadership.
• Experience overseeing enterprise application integrations, databases, cloud environments, cybersecurity, and production support operations.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting the Department of Justice (DOJ) agency.
• Experience with enterprise grants management, financial management, or other mission-critical government applications.
• Familiarity with Pega, Java, .NET, PHP, Moodle, Oracle, SQL Server, and enterprise API integration environments.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps, and automated deployment pipelines.Knowledge of federal cybersecurity, compliance, accessibility, and data governance requirements.
• PMP certification, Agile certification, or equivalent program management credentials.
• Experience managing geographically distributed teams and multi-vendor environments.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a strategic and execution-focused Program Manager who can translate government objectives into successful technology delivery, lead diverse technical teams, maintain operational excellence, and drive continuous modernization across a complex enterprise application portfolio.

Compensation:

The expected compensation range for this position is $128,978 - $189,436 annually. Compensation is determined in good faith and may vary based on job-related factors, including relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, clearance level, labor category alignment, contract requirements, work location, internal equity, and business needs.

The posted range reflects the Sky's reasonable estimate at the time of posting and does not guarantee a specific salary or rate. Final compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications and applicable contractual and business considerations.

Sky Solutions Benefits & Culture at a Glance

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage tailored to your needs.
• Time Off & Work-Life Balance
• Starting at 15 PTO days per year, increasing with tenure.
• Plus 11 paid holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
• Professional Growth & Development
• Annual education stipend.
• Access to thousands of online courses.
• Formal mentorship programs for career advancement.
• Inclusive Culture
• "One Team" mentality focused on collaboration and belonging.
• Recognized as a Great Place to Work for six years straight.

To learn more about life at Sky Solutions, visit our Careers page: Careers - Sky Solutions