Senior IT Program Manager

This is a Fully Remote Job About Our Client:The organization operates in the federal IT and digital transformation sector, focusing on enterprise modernization and systems integration programs for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It addresses challenges related to large-scale IT modernization within government agencies, managing complex, multi-year initiatives with significant technical and organizational dependencies. About the Opportunity:The SENIOR IT PROGRAM MANAGER will lead a complex, multi-year enterprise modernization and systems integration program for the VA. This role is accountable for the overall program execution, including planning, implementation, and operational stabilization. The manager ensures coordinated delivery across multiple technical and functional workstreams and acts as the primary delivery executive interfacing with senior stakeholders. This position plays a critical role in translating mission objectives into actionable plans and governance frameworks to achieve successful program outcomes. Responsibilities:Lead end-to-end program execution from mobilization through operational stabilization and continuous improvement.Establish and lead an integrated PMO covering program controls, scheduling, financial/resource management, risk management, quality management, and reporting.Direct multiple concurrent technical and functional workstreams with focus on dependencies, risks, and timely delivery.Collaborate with deputy leadership to advance readiness and milestone achievement.Serve as the principal executive liaison with VA executives, program leadership, technical and business stakeholders.Develop executable roadmaps, governance cadence, integrated delivery plans, staffing models, and performance measures.Oversee program-level planning and control for ITSM/ESM, asset management, service catalogs, workflow automation, integrations, data management, testing, training, and organizational change.Manage staffing, personnel readiness, surge planning, subcontractor coordination, and workforce retention.Maintain disciplined execution of schedules, risk and issue logs, dashboards, status reports, quality plans, and deliverables.Manage financial performance and labor forecasting in partnership with contracts and finance teams.Lead executive steering committees, program and risk reviews, and workstream meetings.Identify and mitigate risks related to readiness, data, integrations, staffing, stakeholder alignment, and scheduling.Support proposal, presentations, customer engagement, and transition activities as a key personnel. Requirements:15+ years of experience delivering large, complex federal IT, digital transformation, enterprise platform, ERP, or systems integration programs.10+ years in senior program or portfolio management roles with accountability for delivery, customer engagement, staffing, scheduling, financial performance, risk, and subcontractor leadership.Demonstrated experience managing enterprise programs with multiple concurrent workstreams and significant technical interdependencies.Experience managing programs of significant scale, preferably $100M+ budgets and 75+ full-time employees.Proven ability to establish and operate PMOs with integrated master schedules, program controls, risk and financial management, change control, reporting, and deliverable governance.Experienced in leading accelerated implementation, transition, modernization, or operational readiness efforts with fixed milestones and high executive visibility.Skilled in managing complex stakeholder groups across business, IT, security, architecture, operations, procurement, and executive leadership.Experience managing prime and subcontractor teams, staffing pipelines, surge requirements, and cross-company delivery governance.Familiarity with Agile, hybrid Agile, or iterative delivery methods within formal federal program management controls.Strong executive communication skills with ability to lead senior meetings, brief executives, and resolve escalated issues.PMP certification required.Training or demonstrated experience in Agile delivery, Scrum, SAFe, or a comparable scaled Agile approach.Working knowledge of federal program management disciplines including performance management, integrated scheduling, risk management, and governance. Clearance Requirement:Ability to obtain and maintain VA suitability, access, and system credentials.U.S. citizenship or eligibility to obtain required VA credentials. Pay Range and Compensation Package:Salary range: $190,000 - $210,000 per year.Total compensation includes bonus and profit-sharing opportunities based on performance. Benefits & Perks:Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of salary.Life and Disability Insurance.Three weeks of personal leave during the first year.Eleven paid holidays annually.Five days of flexible time off annually for approved training or certifications.Public transportation subsidies.Certifications and training allowance up to $5,000 per year. Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin. Note:TalentHop is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.