Program Manager - Non-IT

Ampcus, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus, Inc in Washington, DC is seeking a Program Manager - Non-IT (Platform Evaluation & Implementation Lead) to support its knowledge management system. You will oversee platform evaluation and implementation phases, working with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has significant experience in project management and agile delivery, excels in communication, and is comfortable operating in complex environments. This temporary position has a duration of 6 months.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Proven ability in project management and agile delivery.
• Expertise in platform evaluation, user testing, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Support the evaluation and implementation of platform solutions.
• Manage project plans and schedules, ensuring timely delivery.
• Craft communications to facilitate change management throughout the process.

Skills

Project management

Agile delivery

Change management

Strong communication

Job description

About Ampcus

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title

Program Manager - Non-IT (Platform Evaluation & Implementation Lead)

Job Location: Washington, DC

Duration: 6 Months

Location: 601 E St NW, Washington, D.C. 20049

Desired Start Date: 7/13/2026

Job Description

Seeking a temporary Platform Evaluation & Implementation Lead to support the knowledge management system (Insights Hub) and strengthen its generative AI and platform capabilities.

This role spans two distinct but connected phases:

• Predecision platform evaluation, including structured collection of stakeholder feedback to inform leadership decisions and any participation in testing and analysis required.
• Postdecision planning and execution, supporting implementation readiness, migration planning, testing, validation, and change management.

Key Responsibilities

• A. PreDecision Platform Evaluation & Sandbox Testing
  • Support the definition and operationalization of success criteria and evaluative metrics (e.g., usability, accuracy, relevance, completeness, recency, efficiency).
  • Support collection, synthesis, and analysis of testing feedback and insights.
  • Support preparation of decision-ready summaries and recommendations for leadership and advisory stakeholders.
• B. Planning & Program Management
  • Partner with Research leadership to inform overall scope, sequencing, and decision framing for the Insights Hub initiative.
  • Support delivery of actionable project plan with milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
  • Manage the integrated schedule from evaluation through execution, keeping the team on track and surfacing risks early.
  • Apply agile principles to adapt plans as new information, constraints, or opportunities emerge.
• C. Implementation Readiness, Migration Planning, Testing & Validation (PostDecision)
  • Support planning and coordination required to stand up a selected system or evolve the existing platform, including:
    • Implementation planning and workflow design
    • Data migration planning and execution support
    • Testing, validation, and readiness checkpoints
    • Partner with technical and business stakeholders to ensure the solution meets functional, governance, and operational requirements.
    • Help translate evaluation findings into implementation priorities and sequencing.
• D. Change Management & Communications
  • Craft clear, audience-appropriate communications throughout both phases (evaluation and postdecision), including updates, guidance, and decision materials.
  • Provide change-management support to help stakeholders understand what's changing, why it matters, and how to engage with new systems or workflows.
  • Anticipate adoption challenges and proactively address them through communication, training, and process adjustments.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Balance strategic thinking with a willingness to roll up sleeves and produce deliverables.
• Significant experience leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives involving platform evaluation, system implementation, or both.
• Demonstrated expertise in:
  • Project management and agile delivery
  • Platform or vendor evaluation and comparison
  • Sandbox or user testing design and execution
  • Testing and validation
  • Change management and communications
  • Data migration or implementation readiness planning
• Strong communication and synthesis skills, with experience creating executive-ready materials.
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and helping teams move from exploration to decision.

Preferred

• Experience in research, insights, knowledge management, analytics, or data‑driven environments.
• Familiarity with enterprise governance, stakeholder decision‑making, and cross‑team coordination.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities.