IT Program Manager (Future Opportunity)

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Job Summary

ICF is seeking an IT Program Manager to oversee the delivery of vital citizen-facing web systems for federal government clients. This role combines portfolio oversight, team leadership, and client relationship management to ensure successful project outcomes. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to think strategically and execute tactically while managing large-scale technical initiatives.

Location

Fully Remote

Key Responsibilities

• Perform continuous risk assessment and mitigation, working with management to remove resource and technical barriers impeding development.
• Analyze problems, identify core issues, and provide technical and operational guidance to project / product teams.
• Manage direct reports and a matrixed team, leading cross-disciplinary efforts to develop, iterate, and refine digital solutions.
• Maintain a results-oriented work environment through partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain schedules, product roadmaps, and strategic plans to meet client goals.
• Oversee project budgets, prepare cost estimates, and track resources using financial management tools.
• Actively communicate with clients to understand and define needs and priorities.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance, US Citizenship required.
• Must reside in the United States and work must be performed in the United States.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10 years of experience managing waterfall and Agile software development projects, including tasks of similar size and scope as outlined in the PWS.
• 5 years of demonstrated experience managing and coordinating Time and Material / Labor Hour and Firm-Fixed-Price contracts in Federal agencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Federal government experience, experience with GSA preferred.
• Master's degree in project management, Information Systems, or Business Administration
• Industry certifications such as PMI PMP, PMI-ACP, DevOps Certified Agile Service Manager, or equivalent certifications.
• Proven experience providing strategic technical guidance to clients in support of digital modernization initiatives for mission-critical, citizen-facing systems, including acquisition management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage diverse teams, including coordinating employees across various labor categories and skillsets.
• Experience leading programs at GSA is preferred.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead business development efforts, including managing and writing proposals and capturing strategies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and consensus-building skills.
• Familiarity with financial management tools for tracking budgets and resources.

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex data and insights in a clear and actionable manner.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

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Working at ICF

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is :

173,832.00 - $295,514.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

Salary : $173,832 - $295,514