Program Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Provide strategic direction and governance for a comprehensive enterprise cloud migration initiative transitioning from on-premises data centers to Azure and AWS.

• Take responsibility for overall program performance in relation to cost, schedule, scope, and quality benchmarks, including expenditure plans and margins.

• Lead the program management team and migration team leaders, ensuring adequate staffing levels.

• Develop and oversee the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), monitoring planned versus actual progress against project milestones.

• Identify, monitor, and mitigate program risks and issues, escalating to customer and AIS leadership as necessary.

• Act as the primary escalation contact for the customer within AIS, fostering relationships with customer stakeholders and partner teams.

• Deliver regular status updates to both the customer and AIS leadership.

• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations regarding scope, service levels, and deliverables through documented customer acceptance.

• Authorize subcontractor payments and AIS invoices.

• Validate contract scope, deliverables, and acceptance criteria during the first 90 days.

• Establish risk management processes, customer reporting mechanisms, and collaborative relationships, steering the program from initial evaluation to the early stages of migration.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.

• A minimum of ten years of experience in program and/or project management.

• Proven experience in leading enterprise-level cloud migrations to Azure and AWS.

• Demonstrated ability to meet contractual commitments, manage risks, and achieve profitability targets.

• Proficient in managing an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and coordinating dependencies across multiple concurrent migration efforts.

• Intermediate level of proficiency (Career Framework Level 3) in Program, Schedule, Scope, and Stakeholder Management.

• Experience in federal program delivery is preferred.

• Familiarity with Azure Government or AWS GovCloud environments is preferred.

• Possession of a PMP, Scrum Master, or FAC-P/PM certification is preferred.

• Knowledge of enterprise IT change management and release processes is preferred.

• Previous leadership experience with a proven track record of building high-performing teams is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employee ownership.

• Access to resources, training, and mentorship for professional development.

• An inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and values every voice.

• Engaging, mission-driven work.

• Competitive and equitable compensation.