Program Manager

Company Description

Citizant is a leading provider of professional IT services to the U.S. government. We seek to address some of our country's most pressing challenges in Agile application development, Enterprise Data Management, Enterprise Architecture, Product Management, and Program Management support services. We strive to hire only ethical, talented, passionate and committed "A Players" who already align with the company's core values: Drive, Delivering Excellence, Reputation, Responsibility, and a Better Future. No matter how large we grow, Citizant will retain its collaborative, supportive, small-company culture, where successful team effort to address external and internal customer challenges is valued above all else.

This position is for a near-term opportunity

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Program Manager to lead and oversee critical programs supporting Air Force maintenance and logistics systems. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive successful program execution, ensure contractual compliance, and foster continuous improvement within a collaborative and mission-focused environment. If you are a seasoned leader with a passion for managing complex projects and working closely with government stakeholders, we invite you to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary interface with Government leadership and key stakeholders.
• Manage contract performance, staffing, quality, schedule, budget, and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee workforce planning, recruiting, retention, and resource allocation activities.
• Manage program risks, issues, dependencies, and escalation activities.
• Direct performance reporting, contract deliverables, and program communications.
• Coordinate activities across multiple Agile teams and supported systems.
• Provide oversight of SAFe and Agile program execution, including Program Increment (PI) planning and release planning activities.
• Facilitate cross-team coordination and alignment of priorities, resources, and delivery schedules.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, organizational, cybersecurity, and quality requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement and program optimization efforts.
• Support strategic planning, customer engagement, and business growth activities.
• Collaborate with Government and contractor leadership to ensure successful execution of modernization, sustainment, and enhancement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• 10+ years of program or project management experience.
• Experience managing large, complex software development, sustainment, or modernization programs.
• Experience managing multi-team IT programs consisting of 20+ personnel and multiple functional workstreams.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, staffing, subcontractors, and contract performance.
• Experience supporting Agile software development and delivery programs.
• Experience supporting SAFe, Agile release planning, Program Increment (PI) planning, or similar scaled Agile delivery frameworks.
• Experience managing software development, modernization, or enterprise application sustainment efforts.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Federal Government programs.
• Strong leadership, communication, customer engagement, and stakeholder management skills.
• Local to Montgomery, AL.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance.
• PMP certification.
• Experience supporting U.S. Air Force programs.
• Experience supporting Air Force logistics, maintenance, sustainment, readiness, or operational systems.
• Experience serving in Release Train Engineer (RTE), Program Manager, Agile Program Lead, or comparable leadership roles within a SAFe environment.
• Experience managing large application portfolios consisting of multiple systems, teams, and stakeholders.
• Experience supporting application modernization, cloud transformation, or digital engineering initiatives.
• SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE), or comparable Agile certification.

Clearance Requirement:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Citizant offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Generous PTO
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Assistance & Professional Development Program

Join our team and be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation, professional growth, and supporting national defense initiatives. We offer a collaborative culture that values your expertise and encourages continuous learning and development.

Additional information

Citizant strives to be an employer of choice in the Washington metropolitan area. Citizant associates accept challenging and rewarding work and, in return, receive excellent compensation and benefits, as well as the opportunity for personal and professional development.

Citizant is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.