IT Program Manager

Job DescriptionDescription:

Overview

Client First Technologies currently is seeking an IT Program Manager to support our government customer in managing large enterprise license agreements. The IT Program Manager will provide end-to-end management support for the customer's Enterprise Agreements (EA), including planning, schedule and risk management and program-level monitoring and controlling. In addition, the IT Program Manager will drive enterprise technology optimization and cost decision-making activities. Successful candidates will be motivated self-starters who thrive in a dynamic, team-based environment. They will bring a strong blend of management, data analysis and consultative skills to perform responsibilities.

This is a full-time, remote position.

CFT offers a full benefits package, a collaborative work environment and a strong company culture. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

Requirements:

Responsibilities

Provide the full project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, closeout) using accepted PM standards and VA/customer procedures

Develop and maintain project charters, schedules, and plans; ensure all artifacts are retrievable by customer personnel for review and approval

Maintain a single, consolidated, authoritative EA issue log covering milestones, risks, variances, costs, resources, and SLA commitments

Facilitate kickoffs, working groups, and status meetings; run formal reviews with sponsors, business owners, SMEs, and stakeholders to confirm deliverable acceptance

Deliver weekly status updates to the customer's Program Managers; escalate issues requiring leadership decisions

Coordinate with customer partners, internal teams, and external vendors

Support refinement of project standards and quality objectives consistent with customer guidance; route documentation through the customer PM for approval prior to implementation

Manage change control - notify affected groups of approved changes and track corrective actions against plan

Support governance & oversight across identity, security, compliance, offline personas, ordering guidance, and EA maturity/strategic roadmap activities

Maintain SLA tracking and security/compliance posture reporting for EAs

Analyze enterprise-wide technology needs by determining whether full EA product entitlements are warranted, or whether alternative access methods meet the requirement at lower cost

Synthesize cost data and utilization data into data-driven optimization recommendations that inform EA renewal and negotiation strategy

Make recommendations to the customer and product owners on licensing-mix and platform-substitutions surfaced by the analyst roles

Qualifications

Minimum seven (7) years of professional experience

Minimum two (2) years successfully managing IT projects

Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field

Experience managing enterprise-scale IT programs, preferably within federal environments

PMP certification or demonstrated proficiency with PMP-aligned project management, risk management, and schedule oversight

Demonstrated ability to coordinate across multiple technical and business teams and vendors

Working understanding of enterprise licensing, identity management, compliance, and security considerations

Ability to synthesize cost and utilization data into enterprise-scale technology and entitlement strategy decisions

Strong executive communication skills; ability to brief senior VA leadership with decision-ready recommendations

Physical Demands

Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time

Occasional travel and overtime may be required

Required Clearances and Screenings

This position is subject to a government background investigation and must meet eligibility for a position designated with Tier 1 / Low Risk sensitivity

CFT is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Discrimination and harassment are not tolerated.

Permanent