{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"2b66e98a60e4f44022a4fbaf","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2b66e98a60e4f44022a4fbaf","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2b66e98a60e4f44022a4fbaf","title":"CODE PA - PLC Program Manager","description":"Engagement TypeContract Short DescriptionCODE PA is seeking a qualified Program Manager.- Full-time role - 37.5 hours per week (8a-4:30p w/ hour unpaid lunch)- Telework eligible position- Local candidates preferred by agency.- Submitted candidates must reside in EST zone to be consideredComplete DescriptionTHE POSITIONThe Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking Program Managerto join our growing and innovative Commonwealth Office of Digital Experience(CODE PA) team. This is an opportunity to work with a wide range oftechnologies while helping improve digital services for the citizens ofPennsylvania. If you are detail-oriented, organized, and interested insupporting digital initiatives that serve the public, we encourage you toapply. This role is ideal for individuals looking to deepen their projectmanagement experience while supporting Agile delivery teams and deliveringdigital services.DESCRIPTION OF WORKIn this position, the Permitting, Licensing, andCertifications (PLC) Enterprise Program Manager will lead the delivery of thePLC enterprise initiative for the Commonwealth Office of Digital Experience(CODE PA). The PLC Program Manager is responsible for leading and deliveringcomplex, cross-functional initiatives that span multiple projects andworkstreams. This role owns the overall program structure, ensuring alignmentbetween strategy and execution while driving accountability across teams. TheProgram Manager establishes governance, operating models, and deliveryframeworks to bring clarity, organization, and consistency to programexecution. The PLC Program Manager also fulfills a critical role in coachingteams, improving ways of working, and driving successful outcomes in complex,fast-paced environments.Acting as a strategic leader, the Program Manager partnerswith product, project management, operations & procurement, engineering,and business stakeholders to help prioritize work, manage dependencies, andmitigate risks. They are responsible for maintaining clear communication,enabling informed decision-making, and ensuring progress is transparent at alllevels of the organization. This role requires strong leadership, the ability toinfluence without direct authority, and a willingness to address challengesdirectly.Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Leadership & Accountability*Own end-to-enddelivery of a complex, multi-workstream program*Establish programvision, structure, and execution strategy*Drive alignmentacross product, project, engineering, UX, vendors, and stakeholders*Lead with authorityand clarity, ensuring accountability at all levelsOperating Model & Governance*Design and implement the program operating model (cadence, governance, decision-making, etc.)*Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and escalation paths*Stand up and lead steering committees and governance forums*Ensure consistent adherence to program standards and ways of workingPlanning & Execution*Develop and maintain an integrated master roadmap across all workstreams*Identify and manage cross-workstream dependencies*Drive quarterly (or periodic) re-planning and prioritization*Ensure deliverables are met on time, within scope, and within budgetTeam Organization & Enablement*Organize and structure teams for clarity and effectiveness*Coach product managers, project managers, and leads on best practices*Establish clear expectations for meeting readiness, deliverables, and communication*Address gaps in performance, ownership, and executionStakeholder Management & Communication*In partnership with the product managers, the program manager serves as the primary point of accountability for program status and outcomes*Deliver clear,concise, and structured reporting to leadership*Translate complex program details into digestible insights for non-technical stakeholders*Facilitate alignment and resolve conflicts across teamsRisk, Issue, and Decision Management*Proactivelyidentify program risks, issues, and blockers*Implementmitigation strategies and drive resolution*Escalate criticalissues with clear recommendations and decision asks*Ensure timely andeffective decision-making across the programFinancial & Vendor Oversight*Drive programbudget, forecasting, and financial tracking*Oversee vendorperformance and accountability*Ensure contracts,procurement, and deliverables align with program goalsAdditional duties may include:*Assisting withAgile project coordination and team facilitation; supporting Agile teams byhelping coordinate Scrum activities, tracking project progress, and assistingin the removal of obstacles that impact delivery.*Supporting assignedScrum Masters with ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily standups,sprint reviews, and retrospectives as needed*Assisting in thecoordination of project activities and tracking progress against projecttimelines and deliverables*Support the ProductManager to track programmatic key results, objectives, and deliverables.*Helping identifyand escalate project-level risks, issues, or blocked work items to leadership*Maintaining projectdocumentation, status reports, and project tracking tools*Assisting withcommunication between technical teams and business stakeholders*Monitoringproject-level progress and helping track team performance using Agile metricsand project management tools*Contributing toproject reports and presentations for leadership and stakeholder audiencesREQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS*8-10 years of program or portfolio management experience*Proven track record managing large-scale, multi-year, multi-million-dollar programs*Experience managing multiple concurrent workstreams and cross-functional teams*Experience working with both internal teams and external vendorsLeadership & Communication*Demonstrated ability to lead with authority and influence without direct control*Strong ability to coach, mentor, and elevate team performance*Comfortable having critical, constructive conversations with senior stakeholders*Exceptional communication skills (executive-level reporting and team-level clarity)Delivery & Execution*Deep expertise inprogram governance, planning, and execution frameworks*Strongunderstanding of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models*Ability to bringstructure to ambiguous or under performing environmentsPreferred Qualifications*Experience in StateGovernment - preferred but not required*Experience withSalesforce - preferred but not required*Certifications(e.g., PMP, Scrum, etc.)*Experience instanding up programs from early-stage or disorganized environmentsCore Competencies*Strategic thinking with strong execution focus*Organizational design and operational excellence*Accountability and ownership mindset*Conflict resolution and stakeholder alignment*Risk-based decision making*Clarity, structure,and attention to detailSuccess Metrics (What Good Looks Like)*Program is structured, predictable, and operating with clear governance*Teams are aligned,accountable, and consistently prepared*Risks and dependencies are actively managed (not reactive)*Leadership has clear visibility into status, risks, and decisions*Delivery milestonesare met with improved efficiency and qualityADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS*Experience workingwith project management or Agile tools (such as Confluence, Azure DevOps,SharePoint, or similar tools)*Ability tocommunicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders*Experienceassisting teams with tracking work items, tasks, or project deliverables*Familiarity withAgile or Scrum practices*Experiencesupporting meetings or project ceremonies such as stand-ups, sprint reviews, orplanning sessions*Experienceassisting with documentation such as project plans, requirements, or statusupdates*Exposure totechnology procurement or participation in RFP/RFI processes is preferred*Ability to performessential job functionsRequired/Desired Skills Skill Required/Desired Amount of Experience Program or Portfolio Manager experience Required 10.0 Years Strong understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models Required     Experience working with project management or Agile tools (such as Confluence, Azure DevOps, SharePoint, or similar tools) Required     Proven track record managing large-scale, multi-year, multi-million-dollar programs Required     PMP or Scrum Master certification Highly desired     State Government experience Highly desired     Salesforce experience Highly desired","company":"Willan Technologies","rawCompany":"willan technologies","city":"New Kingstown","state":"PA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-22T18:54:24.836Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"},{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"CODE PA - 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This is an opportunity to work with a wide range oftechnologies while helping improve digital services for the citizens ofPennsylvania. If you are detail-oriented, organized, and interested insupporting digital initiatives that serve the public, we encourage you toapply. This role is ideal for individuals looking to deepen their projectmanagement experience while supporting Agile delivery teams and deliveringdigital services.DESCRIPTION OF WORKIn this position, the Permitting, Licensing, andCertifications (PLC) Enterprise Program Manager will lead the delivery of thePLC enterprise initiative for the Commonwealth Office of Digital Experience(CODE PA). The PLC Program Manager is responsible for leading and deliveringcomplex, cross-functional initiatives that span multiple projects andworkstreams. This role owns the overall program structure, ensuring alignmentbetween strategy and execution while driving accountability across teams. 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This role requires strong leadership, the ability toinfluence without direct authority, and a willingness to address challengesdirectly.Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Leadership & Accountability*Own end-to-enddelivery of a complex, multi-workstream program*Establish programvision, structure, and execution strategy*Drive alignmentacross product, project, engineering, UX, vendors, and stakeholders*Lead with authorityand clarity, ensuring accountability at all levelsOperating Model & Governance*Design and implement the program operating model (cadence, governance, decision-making, etc.)*Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and escalation paths*Stand up and lead steering committees and governance forums*Ensure consistent adherence to program standards and ways of workingPlanning & Execution*Develop and maintain an integrated master roadmap across all workstreams*Identify and manage cross-workstream dependencies*Drive quarterly (or periodic) re-planning and prioritization*Ensure deliverables are met on time, within scope, and within budgetTeam Organization & Enablement*Organize and structure teams for clarity and effectiveness*Coach product managers, project managers, and leads on best practices*Establish clear expectations for meeting readiness, deliverables, and communication*Address gaps in performance, ownership, and executionStakeholder Management & Communication*In partnership with the product managers, the program manager serves as the primary point of accountability for program status and outcomes*Deliver clear,concise, and structured reporting to leadership*Translate complex program details into digestible insights for non-technical stakeholders*Facilitate alignment and resolve conflicts across teamsRisk, Issue, and Decision Management*Proactivelyidentify program risks, issues, and blockers*Implementmitigation strategies and drive resolution*Escalate criticalissues with clear recommendations and decision asks*Ensure timely andeffective decision-making across the programFinancial & Vendor Oversight*Drive programbudget, forecasting, and financial tracking*Oversee vendorperformance and accountability*Ensure contracts,procurement, and deliverables align with program goalsAdditional duties may include:*Assisting withAgile project coordination and team facilitation; 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