IT Implementation Program Manager
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead IT implementation projects for government contracts, ensuring successful deployment, integration, and optimization of IT systems.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, deliverables, timelines, and resource needs.
- Manage the full project lifecycle, from initial planning through to execution, monitoring, and closure.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, risk management plans, and communication strategies.
- Work closely with government clients to gather requirements, translate them into actionable plans, and ensure alignment with their objectives.
- Ensure projects comply with federal IT standards and regulations, including cybersecurity and data privacy policies.
- Oversee cross-functional project teams, providing direction, guidance, and conflict resolution.
- Monitor and report on project progress, providing regular updates to both internal leadership and external government stakeholders.
- Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Coordinate with technical teams to support system design, configuration, testing, and implementation efforts.
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to address project challenges.
- Provide post-implementation support to ensure systems are running smoothly and meet client expectations.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- 10+ years of experience managing IT implementation projects, preferably within the government contracting space.
- PMP or equivalent project management certification is required.
- Experience with HRIS systems such as PeopleSoft, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or others is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with government IT standards, regulations, and compliance (e.g., FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST).
- Demonstrated experience managing large, cross-functional project teams.
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience in Agile environments (SAFe or Scrum certification is a plus).
- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Experience working with federal clients and understanding of government procurement and contracting processes.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to work with executive-level stakeholders to manage expectations and provide strategic project guidance.
- Problem-solving mindset with an ability to navigate complex technical and organizational challenges.
What We Offer:
Pivot Path Solutions strives to attract, motivate, and retain the best people in the industry. Our benefits package reflects our continued commitment to our employees by prioritizing the health and well-being of each member. These benefits include:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous Contribution on Dental and Vision Insurances
- 100% Employer Paid Group Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability
- Safe Harbor 401(K) Plan
- Health Saving Account (HSA)
- Healthcare Flexible Saving Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA
- Education Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
U.S Citizenship is required for this specific opportunity and all selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation. This includes but not limited to; meeting the eligibility requirements for access to classified information and the ability to obtain a government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including, but not limited to criminal history, employment verification, education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.
Pivot Path Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information.