Senior Program Manager

BITS, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BITS in the Washington DC area is seeking a Senior Program Manager for a Federal project and remote work arrangement. The role requires leading multiple cross-functional programs, building roadmaps, and delivering value to federal agencies.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in program management, strong leadership, and expertise in Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies. This full-time role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, risk management, and driving efficiency across programs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required or equivalent in Business, Engineering, CS, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in program or project management.
• Proven experience managing large-scale cross-functional programs.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple projects within a program, ensuring alignment with company strategy and priorities.
• Develop and maintain program roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams such as product, engineering, operations, marketing, and leadership.
• Monitor program progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Manage stakeholder communication, including regular reporting to senior leadership.
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiency across programs.
• Oversee resource allocation and optimize team productivity.
• Define KPIs and performance metrics to track program success.
• Support organizational change management related to program initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

PM methodologies

Education

Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Jira

Asana

MS Project

Monday.com

Job description

Only US Citizens please apply

BITS is a growing software development company in Washington DC area. We provide project management, database solutions, application development, infrastructure supports, network engineering, and high-end computing using innovative technologies to the Federal agencies. We are looking for a Senior Program Manager for one of our FEDERAL projects.

A Senior Program Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing multiple related projects (programs) to achieve strategic business objectives. The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional coordination, and the ability to manage complex initiatives while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple projects within a program, ensuring alignment with company strategy and priorities.
• Develop and maintain program roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams such as product, engineering, operations, marketing, and leadership.
• Monitor program progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Manage stakeholder communication, including regular reporting to senior leadership.
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiency across programs.
• Oversee resource allocation and optimize team productivity.
• Define KPIs and performance metrics to track program success.
• Support organizational change management related to program initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience in program or project management.
• Proven experience managing large-scale cross-functional programs.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with program management tools (Jira, Asana, MS Project, Monday.com).
• Certification such as PMP
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Experience working in fast-paced or global environments.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Work Location: Remote