Program Manager

Job Title : Program Manager

Location : Austin TX 78751

Work Arrangements : Onsite

Interview : In Person Only

Years of exp : Ideally 13 plus years but the client will be okay with 10 too if we found a perfect fit.

Job Description : 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead Modernization Initiatives

Design and implement projects that simplify and automate complex tasks in PCS and SSS.

Facilitate cross-division communication and decision-making.

o Use behavioral strategies to encourage adoption of new processes.

o Develop clear actionable project plans with measurable milestones.

o Track key metrics such as stakeholder satisfaction cycle time reduction and compliance.

Critical Job Functions for the Program Manager (COO Support)

Experience

Required / Preferred

Years

Candidates Experience

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.

Required

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.

Preferred

Donato Technologies Inc. is a trusted IT staffing consulting and software development partner headquartered in Dallas Texas. We support clients across industries by understanding their unique business needs and delivering tailored technology and workforce solutions. Our focus is on connecting the right talent with the right opportunity-ensuring clients receive dependable skilled professionals and candidates receive meaningful career growth and support. We work closely with small to mid-sized organizations to provide flexible high-quality services that drive performance innovation and long-term success.

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