Program Manager

Hi

The following requirement is open with our client

Role : Program Manager

Location : Austin Texas (Onsite)

Duration : Long Term

Role Overview

We are seeking a Program Manager to work directly with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead modernization efforts across the Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) and System Support Services (SSS) divisions. This role is critical to driving process improvements implementing automation and leveraging AI tools to streamline complex workflows.

The Program Manager will serve as a bridge between teams ensuring collaboration alignment and consistent execution of project plans. Success in this role requires strong leadership consensus-building skills and the ability to create a nudge environment-encouraging teams to adopt new practices and maintain momentum toward shared goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Modernization Initiatives
• Design and implement projects that simplify and automate complex tasks in PCS and SSS.
• Integrate AI and automation tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Drive Collaboration and Consensus
• Facilitate cross-division communication and decision-making.
• Build trust and alignment among stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation.
• Create a Nudge Environment
• Use behavioral strategies to encourage adoption of new processes.
• Promote continuous improvement and accountability across teams.
• Ensure Consistent Project Planning
• Develop clear actionable project plans with measurable milestones.
• Monitor progress and adjust strategies to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Measure Success and Quality
• Track key metrics such as stakeholder satisfaction cycle time reduction and compliance.
• Report outcomes to leadership and recommend improvements

Qualifications

Critical Job Functions for the Program Manager (COO Support)

1. Cross-Divisional Project Leadership

2. Standardization & Process Improvement

3. Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication

4. Compliance & Governance

5. Reporting & Accountability

6. Team Leadership & Mentorship

II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements : Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills / experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

Actual

Years

Experience

Years

Experience

Needed

Required /

Preferred

Skills / Experience

Required

At least eight (8) years information technology (IT) program management experience. Experience should also include : Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Experience in developing clear concise project documentation.

Required

Successful management of complex projects with a multi-year budget of $10 million or more.

Required

Experience with Microsoft Project Office and Visio.

Required

Experience with managing multiple competing priorities conflict management and facilitation.

Required

Experience with AI automation tools and process improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean Six Sigma).

Required

Strong command of PMO standards stage-gate reviews and executive reporting.

Required

Ability to translate organizational strategy into actionable program plans

Required

Skilled in presenting complex technical concepts in business-focused language.

Preferred

Proven ability to communicate with senior leaders and executives

Preferred

Strong negotiation and influence skills across IT business and external partners.

Preferred

Comfortable operating in ambiguous or fast-changing environments.

Preferred

Strong data-driven reporting and KPI development.

Preferred

Experience creating dashboards for executive consumption and with dashboard tools such as PowerBI or Tableau.

Preferred

Experience supporting C-suite or executive sponsors.

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1