Program Manager

JST

$110K — $130K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or a related field
  • 10+ years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles for large IT programs in the DoD or federal sectors
  • Expertise in leading diverse software development projects across various technology stacks with compliance and cybersecurity frameworks
  • Active Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or comparable Agile certification
  • Proficiency in Jira and Confluence

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily software development operations for DoD HR systems
  • Act as a liaison to government stakeholders, ensuring alignment on missions and contracts
  • Apply expertise in IT software development management and agile delivery to achieve performance metrics
  • Oversee integration efforts across a large program workforce
  • Coordinate resolution of technical and operational issues and facilitate cross-team meetings
  • Identify and implement opportunities for improvement and innovation

Benefits

  • Full benefit package
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Strong company culture
  • Encouragement for veterans and military spouses to apply
Full Job Description
Overview

JST is currently seeking a Program Manager to join our team.

This position is a hybrid role with 1-2 days per week onsite in San Antonio, TX. JST offers a full benefit package, a collaborative work environment and strong company culture. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

Program Manager Responsibilities
  • Leading day-to-day software development program operations, maintenance, and modernization of DoD HR systems spanning various technical stacks
  • Acting as a liaison to government stakeholders, aligning technical execution with mission priorities and contractual obligations
  • Applying expertise in IT software development management, predictive project planning, and agile delivery to balance priorities and meet key performance metrics
  • Overseeing and integrating efforts across multiple functional teams within a 150+ person program workforce
  • Coordinating resolution of technical and operational issues, including documenting problems, creating action plans, and facilitating cross-team meetings
  • Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, innovation, and efficiency to meet mission objectives and drive cost savings


Program Manager Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or related discipline
  • 10+ years of IT experience, with 5+ years in leadership roles for large IT programs in DoD or other federal sectors
  • Expertise in leading and integrating diverse software development projects across various technology stacks and platforms using compliance and cybersecurity frameworks within federal government environments
  • Active Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification
  • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or comparable Agile certification from a recognized organization (e.g., Scrum Alliance, Scrum.org, SAFe)
  • Proficiency with Jira and Confluence


Program Manager Desired Qualifications
  • Proven success leading operational teams through modernization efforts using automation, analytics, or AI/ML technologies
  • Experience implementing continuous improvement strategies and executing corrective actions to meet program goals
  • Experience managing geographically distributed teams


Required Clearances and Screenings
  • MUST be able to pass a US Government Security Clearance


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