Strategic IT Program Manager - Govt, Vendor & Procurement

Oorwin AI; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Oorwin AI is seeking a Program Manager to provide temporary coverage for an internal Project Manager on leave in the government domain. The position is based in Columbus, OH (Hybrid) and involves managing a portfolio of IT projects with a focus on vendor-led initiatives and procurement-related activities.

You will ensure projects are completed on schedule, within scope and budget, and in compliance with governance standards, collaborating with business stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multiple IT projects or programs.
• Strong planning, risk, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience with procurement processes, contracts, and third-party vendors.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple IT projects simultaneously with schedules, milestones, budgets, and resources.
• Oversee vendor relationships, contractual obligations, and procurement-driven initiatives.
• Act as primary point of contact for communications with stakeholders, vendors, and leadership.
• Identify risks and dependencies, implementing mitigation strategies.
• Control scope, manage changes, and maintain baselines throughout lifecycles.
• Prepare regular status reports on health, budget, and timelines.
• Ensure compliance with Ohio IT governance standards and security requirements.
• Drive projects from initiation to closure while backfilling during leave.

Skills

Program management

Vendor oversight

Procurement processes

Executive-level reporting

SDLC knowledge

Job description

Oorwin AI is seeking a Program Manager to provide temporary coverage for an internal Project Manager on leave in the government domain. The position is based in Columbus, OH (Hybrid) and involves managing a portfolio of IT projects with a focus on vendor-led initiatives and procurement-related activities.

You will ensure projects are completed on schedule, within scope and budget, and in compliance with governance standards, collaborating with business stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors.