Technical Program Operations Specialist

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Technical Program Operations Specialist to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space. This role will support the coordination and oversight of complex IT modernization initiatives within a program management office environment. The position will partner with senior leadership and multiple stakeholders to strengthen portfolio visibility, improve governance, and drive effective delivery across technical programs. The work will center on schedule, risk, resource, and performance management in support of enterprise transformation efforts. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee IT modernization programs and projects within the program management office
• Advise leadership on portfolio-level insights regarding schedule, cost, risk, and business value
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules reflecting technical dependencies and operational timelines
• Create and manage program-level dashboards in Power BI to track metrics and performance across projects
• Conduct resource planning and recommend staffing models and program-level tradeoffs
• Maintain risk and issue registers, focusing on technology and business continuity risks
• Support requirements planning to ensure alignment with architecture and implementation standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• 8-10+ years of experience in IT program/project management, PMO operations, or IT consulting, with several years supporting a CIO or enterprise IT directorate
• Experience as a senior consultant or lead PMO practitioner on large-scale federal IT modernization, digital transformation, or enterprise technology programs
• Proven ability to develop and manage complex integrated master schedules and portfolio dashboards across multiple systems and vendors
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture concepts and their implications in project management

Benefits

• Remote work opportunity
• Mentorship opportunities in PMO and project management
• Engagement with senior leadership
• Chance to influence modernization initiatives and governance
• Development of portfolio management and reporting capabilities

Pay

$130,000 – $140,000 annually