Application Program Manager - APM 26-05646

NavitasPartners

Baton Rouge, LA(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
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
LOCATION
Baton Rouge, LA
POSTED
4 days ago

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.

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