Project Manager

Tista-Science-and-Technology-Corporation; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working options

Paid time off

Health benefits

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

TISTA Science and Technology Corporation in Austin, TX is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead large-scale programs across cloud migration, enterprise architecture, and software development. You will direct project staff, oversee quality assurance, and serve as the primary customer interface, requiring exceptional communication and leadership.

You will apply SAFe and LeSS practices, govern risks, manage budgets and schedules, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in Project Management or Program Management.
• Knowledge of governance frameworks, risk management, and internal controls.
• Strong planning, execution, governance, and stakeholder engagement experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• PMP certification preferred; SPC/SAFe Agilist preferred.
• Experience supporting federal government programs or contractual governance activities preferred.
• Experience leading audits, assessments, and corrective action programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage programs and continuous improvement initiatives across service areas.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and maintain compliance frameworks, processes, and controls.
• Provide regular status reporting to senior leadership on project progress, risks, and remediation activities.
• Proactively monitor performance of programs to ensure adherence to standards and governance requirements.
• Identify, communicate, mitigate, and manage program risks.
• Manage resources and projects to cost, schedule, scope, and performance objectives.
• Prepare and deliver inputs for contractual and operational deliverables.
• Provide quality assurance oversight for program deliverables and contractual requirements.
• Apply SAFe principles to support program planning, execution, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop process improvements and governance standards.
• Support clients in implementing operational improvements and adopting new technologies.
• Facilitate audits, assessments, corrective action plans, and continuous process improvement.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration

Tools

SAFe

LeSS

Job description

Overview

TISTA Science and Technology is seeking to hire a Project Manager to join our growing team in Austin! The Project Manager will provide management, direction, administration, quality assurance, and leadership of project staff execution for each of the assigned Service Programs. Role provides day-to-day support of financial services programs and projects including quality monitoring and SME-level inputs to improve the overall performance of the assigned programs/projects. Successful candidate will have strong experience in cloud migration, enterprise architecture and software development methodologies including at least 5 years of experience leading a program using Large Scale Scrum (LeSS) and SAFe. This role is the primary interface with the customer and requires exceptional professionalism and oral and written communication skills.

At TISTA, you’ll do meaningful, mission‑driven work that improves lives alongside teammates you trust and leaders who are transparent and supportive. We invest in your learning and internal mobility so you can build a career that keeps advancing. We’re proud to serve and hire Veterans, and we put people first in everything we do.

TISTA associates enjoy above Industry Healthcare Benefits, Remote Working Options, Paid Time Off, Training/Certification opportunities, Healthcare Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account, Paid Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability, 401K Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Military Leave, and much more!

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage programs and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring consistent implementation across service areas and teams.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and maintain compliance frameworks, processes, and controls to support regulatory and contractual obligations.
• Provide regular status reporting to senior leadership on project progress, risks, and remediation activities.
• Proactively monitor the performance of programs and related projects to ensure adherence to standards, policies, procedures, and governance requirements.
• Identify, communicate, mitigate, and manage program and risks.
• Manage resources and projects to cost, schedule, scope, and performance objectives while ensuring alignment with approved project plans.
• Monitor project progress, establish reporting mechanisms, and drive issue resolution to maintain project objectives.
• Prepare and deliver timely inputs for contractual, and operational related deliverables.
• Provide quality assurance oversight for program deliverables and contractual requirements.
• Apply Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles and practices to support program planning, execution, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop process improvements, governance standards, and organizational best practices.
• Support clients in implementing operational improvements, adopting new technologies, and business performance.
• Facilitate audits, assessments, corrective action plans, and continuous process improvement activities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on compliance trends, risks, and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in Project Management, Program Management or a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of governance frameworks, risk management, and internal controls.
• Strong project and change management experience, including planning, execution, governance, and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred).
• SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), SAFe Agilist (SA), or comparable Agile certification(preferred).
• Experience supporting federal government programs or contractual governance activities (preferred).
• Experience leading audits, assessments, and corrective action programs (preferred).

Education

• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related scientific/technical discipline.
• Additional 8 years’ relevant experience may be substituted for degree.

Clearance

• The ability to pass a Tier 2/Modest Background Investigation.

Location

• Remote, USA.

Pay Range

• The suggested pay for this position ranges from $65,234 to $73,645.
• The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
• Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses.
• TISTA associates are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits plan! More information can be found here: https://tistatech.com/working-at-tista/.