Senior IT Program Manager

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What Youll do:

What Youll Do

As a Senior IT Program Manager supporting Department of Transportation (DOT) programs you will serve as the overall leader and primary interface for contract execution program performance and strategic client engagement. You will be responsible for driving the success of large-scale IT initiatives through disciplined program management vendor oversight and strong customer relationship management.

Key responsibilities include:

Program Management

• Organize direct and manage contract operations encompassing multiple interrelated project tasks.

• Oversee all project aspects including program schedules budgets reporting onboarding/offboarding and deliverables.

• Manage program deliverables and ensure task orderspecific submissions are accurate and timely.

• Ensure adherence to federal agency security confidentiality and compliance requirements.

• Work collaboratively with subcontractors to achieve mission objectives.

• Proactively identify escalate and resolve risks and issues to maintain program momentum.

• Partner with client and Groundswell leadership to develop and implement solutions for complex program challenges.

Vendor / Subcontractor Management

• Partner with vendors to engineer secure solutions aligned with customer mission requirements.

• Define expectations and hold vendors accountable to meet program needs and deliver quality outcomes.

• Track vendor performance against KPIs and SLAs ensuring accountability and compliance.

• Conduct recurring performance reviews and address gaps as needed.

• Resolve vendor-related risks collaboratively ensuring continuity of program delivery.

• Build and sustain strong vendor relationships to support long-term program success.

Customer Relationship Management

• Serve as the senior-level interface with federal client leadership.

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through consistent high-quality delivery.

• Collaborate with client teams to review task plans deliverables and strategic direction.

• Provide executive-level reporting with data-driven insights and recommendations.

• Identify opportunities to expand program value and align with agency mission priorities.

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead and mentor geographically dispersed program teams setting clear objectives and ensuring accountability.

• Cultivate technical and operational excellence across all workstreams.

• Partner with architects engineers and senior leadership to drive innovation and growth.

• Promote a collaborative results-driven culture rooted in transparency integrity and performance.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: B.A./B.S. in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or a related field; Masters degree preferred.

• Clearance: Public Trust (U.S. Citizenship required).

• Experience:

  • 10 years of management and leadership experience.

  • 10 years of program or project management experience in dynamic rapidly changing environments.

  • Demonstrated ability to perform cost/benefit and analytical assessments using quantitative and qualitative methods.

  • Proven success implementing new and emerging IT technologies and applications.

  • Experience engaging customers to assess needs and resolve issues effectively.

  • Strong presentation skills with demonstrated success in large-group and executive communications.

  • Experience supporting the Department of Transportation.

  • Success managing strategic operations and technology-focused projects and processes.

  • Demonstrated expertise in vendor management risk management stakeholder communication and enterprise-scale system integration.

  • Strong proficiency in scope schedule and cost management.

  • Extensive experience managing relationships with OEMs and subcontractor partners in the federal space.

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build trusted senior-level client relationships.

  • Track record of leading diverse multidisciplinary teams with progressive responsibility.

  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex program challenges.

Preferred Experience:

• Candidate with a current DOT public trust

• Candidate local to the DC metro area

• Advanced knowledge of Agile methodologies and modern software development practices.

• PMP certification (or equivalent) strongly desired

• Certified Scrum Master

Skills:

Certification:

Why Youll Never Want to Leave:

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans

• Flexible Spending Account

• 4% 401K Match (immediate vesting)

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition reimbursement certification programs and professional development

• Flexible work schedule

• On-site gym and childcare option

The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Groundswell it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

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