Technical Project / Program Manager

Vaco; Cincinnati (OH, NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services in Cincinnati, OH is hiring a Senior IT Project Manager & Portfolio Manager for a long-term, fully onsite position. You will oversee a portfolio of enterprise technology initiatives within a highly regulated setting, guiding roadmaps, governance, stakeholder engagement, and delivery across infrastructure, cybersecurity, M365, and CMS.

The role requires 8+ years of IT PM/Program Management experience, a strong background in infrastructure or cybersecurity, and a proven

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT Project or Program Management experience in enterprise settings.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent technology initiatives.
• Strong background in infrastructure, cybersecurity, or Microsoft technologies.
• Experience creating roadmaps, managing portfolios, and driving strategic planning.
• Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in regulated environments with security and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of technology programs and strategic initiatives.
• Develop and maintain technology roadmaps aligned to organizational priorities.
• Lead cross-functional efforts involving infrastructure, security, and business stakeholders.
• Drive planning, prioritization, governance, risk management, and execution.
• Partner with leadership to ensure technology investments align with operational goals.
• Coordinate vendors, project teams, and interagency stakeholders.
• Report on program outcomes, business value, risks, and progress to leadership.

Skills

IT Program Management

Portfolio Management

Executive Communication

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Governance

Cross-functional Leadership

Regulated Environments

CJIS/HIPAA knowledge

Microsoft Technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft 365

Case Management Systems (CMS)

Job description

Vaco is hiring a Senior IT Project Manager & Portfolio Manager for a long term opportunity in Cincinnati, OH.

This job is fully onsite.

Location: Cincinnati, OH (45202)

Overview

Seeking a senior-level IT Program/Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of enterprise technology initiatives within a highly regulated public-sector environment. This individual will be responsible for technology roadmaps, governance, stakeholder management, and delivery across multiple concurrent projects spanning infrastructure, cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, and enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of technology programs and strategic initiatives.
• Develop and maintain technology roadmaps aligned to organizational priorities.
• Lead cross-functional efforts involving infrastructure, security, and business stakeholders.
• Drive planning, prioritization, governance, risk management, and execution.
• Partner with leadership to ensure technology investments align with operational goals.
• Coordinate vendors, project teams, and interagency stakeholders.
• Report on program outcomes, business value, risks, and progress to leadership.

Key Initiative Areas

• Microsoft 365
• Cybersecurity & Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Network modernization
• Data center initiatives
• Service desk transformation
• Case Management Systems (CMS)
• Infrastructure and enterprise technology projects

Required Experience

• 8+ years of IT Project or Program Management experience.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent technology initiatives.
• Strong background in enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, or Microsoft technologies.
• Experience creating roadmaps, managing portfolios, and driving strategic planning.
• Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in regulated environments with security and compliance requirements.

Preferred Experience

• Government, public sector, healthcare, financial services, or insurance experience.
• Exposure to CJIS, HIPAA, or similar compliance frameworks.
• Experience supporting infrastructure modernization or cybersecurity programs.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 environments and enterprise technology governance.

Additional Notes:

• This is not a traditional PM focused solely on schedules and status reporting.
• We are looking for those who have owned technology portfolios, roadmaps, governance, and strategic initiatives.
• Candidates from healthcare, banking, insurance, or other highly regulated environments can be excellent fits even without direct government experience.
• Security/compliance experience is more important than direct CJIS experience.