Agile Programming Methodologies, Business Analysis, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Business Support, Business Transformation, Change Management, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Data Management, Enterprise Applications, Government, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Operational Improvement, Operations Planning, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Regulatory Compliance, Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Schedule Development, Software Development, System Migration, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management
Job Title: Application Program Manager
Location: Remote (LA)
Duration: 6 Months (with possible extension up to 2 years)
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Application Program Manager to lead a large-scale enterprise modernization initiative within a public sector environment.
This role will be responsible for end-to-end program delivery, including planning, execution, governance, stakeholder management, and operational oversight. The ideal candidate will balance strategic leadership and hands-on program execution, ensuring successful delivery across application development, infrastructure, and business transformation efforts.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead overall program execution for enterprise modernization initiatives
- Manage timelines, schedules, milestones, and resource allocation
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including:
- Developers
- Architects
- Business Analysts
- Stakeholders
- Drive modernization strategy and transformation initiatives
- Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans
- Ensure alignment with enterprise governance and compliance standards
- Support Agile delivery frameworks and modernization roadmaps
- Oversee:
- Application modernization
- Infrastructure planning
- Operational continuity
- Manage status reporting and executive-level communications
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement and alignment
- Support business continuity and application migration planning
- Drive process improvement and operational optimization initiatives
- Monitor program deliverables, quality, and outcomes
Required Experience
- 10+ years of Program or Project Management experience
- Proven experience leading enterprise application modernization programs
- Strong experience managing cross-functional technical teams
- Experience supporting multi-site operational environments
- Strong knowledge of:
- IT strategy
- Infrastructure planning
- Experience with business continuity planning and application migration
- Solid understanding of data management principles
- Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience working in Agile environments
- Strong risk management and operational planning capabilities
Preferred Experience
- Experience with public sector or government modernization initiatives
- Background in change management
- Experience in process improvement initiatives
- Exposure to cloud modernization programs
- Experience managing compliance-heavy environments
For more details reach at resumes@navitassols.com.