Program Manager

BRMi

$125K — $150K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
  • 8–10 years of experience in federal IT program management
  • Experience supporting NIH, HHS, or other federal agencies
  • Proven leadership of multidisciplinary technical teams
  • Strong background in customer relationship management and service delivery metrics
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • PMP, ITIL, Agile certifications required

Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary contact between BRMi and Government stakeholders
  • Oversee management and compliance of contract operations
  • Develop and execute strategic plans for mission objectives
  • Monitor and enhance IT service desk and infrastructure operations
  • Foster strong relationships with Government stakeholders through regular meetings
  • Lead, mentor, and supervise contract personnel to build a high-performance team
  • Prepare detailed reports to track contract deliverables and performance

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Generous Paid Time Off (includes Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, and 11 Paid Holidays)
  • Educational Assistance
Full Job Description
Overview

BRMi is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the delivery of enterprise IT support services for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The Program Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for Government leadership and will be responsible for overseeing contract performance, customer satisfaction, service delivery, staffing, reporting, and continuous service improvement initiatives.

 

The successful candidate will be a highly efficient and effective manager with demonstrated experience providing consistent, high-quality customer support, identifying service deficiencies, and implementing corrective actions that improve operational performance and customer satisfaction.

 

Benefits:• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance• Employer-Paid Life Insurance• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance• 401(k) • Paid Time Off (PTO) that includes Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, and 11 Paid Holidays• Educational Assistance

 

Salary: 125k-150k

Work Location: Primary place of performance is Bethesda, Maryland, supporting NIH facilities and approved remote work locations in accordance with Government policies.

 

Responsibilities
  • Program Leadership
    • Serve as the primary interface between BRMi and Government stakeholders.
    • Provide overall management, direction, and oversight of contract operations.
    • Ensure compliance with all contractual requirements, service level agreements (SLAs), and performance standards.
    • Develop and execute strategic plans to support mission objectives and operational excellence.
    • Manage program risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.
  • Service Delivery Management
    • Oversee IT service desk operations, end-user support, infrastructure services, and operational support activities.
    • Monitor performance metrics and identify opportunities for service improvement.
    • Ensure timely resolution of incidents, requests, and escalations.
    • Coordinate activities across technical teams to maintain service continuity.
    • Monitor for support deficiencies and coordinate initiatives to improve service delivery.
  • Customer Engagement
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with Government stakeholders.
    • Conduct recurring status meetings, executive briefings, and operational reviews.
    • Ensure customer concerns are addressed proactively and effectively.
    • Develop recommendations to enhance service quality and user experience.
  • Personnel Management
    • Lead, mentor, and supervise contract personnel.
    • Manage staffing plans, workforce utilization, onboarding, and performance management.
    • Support recruiting efforts and ensure staffing aligns with contract requirements.
    • Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment.
  • Reporting & Quality Assurance
    • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc program reports.
    • Track contract deliverables and performance objectives.
    • Implement quality assurance processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
    • Monitor trends and recommend operational enhancements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 8–10 years of experience managing federal IT programs, enterprise service delivery operations, or large-scale technical support environments.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting NIH, HHS, or other federal civilian agencies.
  • Proven experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams.
  • Experience managing customer relationships, contract performance, staffing, budgets, schedules, and service delivery metrics.
  • Experience developing and delivering executive-level briefings, reports, and strategic recommendations.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation.
  • Candidates must possess the following certifications:
    • PMP (Project Management Professional)
    • ITIL Foundation
    • Agile Scrum Master
    • Kanban Management Professional
    • ITIL Practitioner
    • ITIL Service Manager
    • HDI Desktop Support Manager
    • Agile Scrum Foundation
  • Preferred Experience
    • Experience supporting biomedical research, scientific computing, healthcare IT, or research-focused environments.
    • Experience with IT Service Management (ITSM) frameworks and tools.
    • Experience implementing process improvement and operational transformation initiatives.
    • Familiarity with cloud technologies, cybersecurity practices, and federal IT modernization initiatives.

** BRMi will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.**

**This is a W2 opportunity only**

 

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