Program Manager III

Job Title: Program Manager
Location: Washington, DC (Remote – must be within the DMV area)
Type: Contract To Hire
Compensation: : $94.87/HR on W2
Security Clearance: Public Trust
Responsibilities

• Serve as the Program Manager responsible for overseeing a large, complex enterprise DevSecOps environment supporting federal client operations.
• Act as the primary interface between the client and technical teams, ensuring contractual deliverables, performance metrics, and SLA compliance.
• Manage multiple Agile/Scrum teams across pipeline engineering, application security, platform operations, QA automation, and service desk functions.
• Coordinate delivery across hybrid estate platforms including Azure, AWS, on-premises middleware, and mainframe systems.
• Translate client governance requirements, including FISMA and NIST controls, into program controls and staff accountability frameworks.
• Monitor and manage program risks, issues, and escalate blockers to client leadership.
• Own program P&L, track burn rate, estimate-at-completion, validate staffing plans, and oversee surge labor provisions.
• Represent the program at governance bodies, including change control boards and cybersecurity engagements.
• Drive continual service improvement, maturity assessments, and process automation initiatives.
• Coordinate with recruiting teams to fill staffing needs and ensure timely onboarding of personnel.
• Prepare and present program reviews, quarterly business reviews, and executive briefings.

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline; technical degrees preferred. Four additional years of relevant experience may substitute for degree.
• 8+ years of program or project management experience in IT or technology services delivery.
• 4+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams or projects.
• Experience managing federal IT programs under FFP contracts, including P&L accountability and schedule management.
• Recent experience in managing enterprise DevSecOps or CI/CD programs with multiple Agile teams.
• Proven client interface experience with Federal Contracting Officers or government representatives.
• Ability to manage SLA-driven delivery and report performance to government clients.
• Working familiarity with GitHub Enterprise, CI/CD frameworks, security scanning (SAST, SCA, DAST), and infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Experience with ServiceNow or comparable ITSM platforms and compliance requirements including FISMA and NIST 800-53.
• PMP certification strongly preferred; PgMP or FAC-P/PM accepted as equivalent.
• Must reside within commuting distance of Washington DC Metro Area and be available for on-site meetings.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.


System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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