IT Program Manager

Description: Overview Client First Technologies currently is seeking an IT Program Manager to support our government customer in managing large enterprise license agreements. The IT Program Manager will provide end-to-end management support for the customer’s Enterprise Agreements (EA), including planning, schedule and risk management and program-level monitoring and controlling. In addition, the IT Program Manager will drive enterprise technology optimization and cost decision-making activities. Successful candidates will be motivated self-starters who thrive in a dynamic, team-based environment. They will bring a strong blend of management, data analysis and consultative skills to perform responsibilities. This is a full-time, remote position. CFT offers a full benefits package, a collaborative work environment and a strong company culture. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply. Requirements: Responsibilities Provide the full project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, closeout) using accepted PM standards and VA/customer procedures Develop and maintain project charters, schedules, and plans; ensure all artifacts are retrievable by customer personnel for review and approval Maintain a single, consolidated, authoritative EA issue log covering milestones, risks, variances, costs, resources, and SLA commitments Facilitate kickoffs, working groups, and status meetings; run formal reviews with sponsors, business owners, SMEs, and stakeholders to confirm deliverable acceptance Deliver weekly status updates to the customer’s Program Managers; escalate issues requiring leadership decisions Coordinate with customer partners, internal teams, and external vendors Support refinement of project standards and quality objectives consistent with customer guidance; route documentation through the customer PM for approval prior to implementation Manage change control - notify affected groups of approved changes and track corrective actions against plan Support governance & oversight across identity, security, compliance, offline personas, ordering guidance, and EA maturity/strategic roadmap activities Maintain SLA tracking and security/compliance posture reporting for EAs Analyze enterprise-wide technology needs by determining whether full EA product entitlements are warranted, or whether alternative access methods meet the requirement at lower cost Synthesize cost data and utilization data into data-driven optimization recommendations that inform EA renewal and negotiation strategy Make recommendations to the customer and product owners on licensing-mix and platform-substitutions surfaced by the analyst roles Qualifications Minimum seven (7) years of professional experience Minimum two (2) years successfully managing IT projects Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field Experience managing enterprise-scale IT programs, preferably within federal environments PMP certification or demonstrated proficiency with PMP-aligned project management, risk management, and schedule oversight Demonstrated ability to coordinate across multiple technical and business teams and vendors Working understanding of enterprise licensing, identity management, compliance, and security considerations Ability to synthesize cost and utilization data into enterprise-scale technology and entitlement strategy decisions Strong executive communication skills; ability to brief senior VA leadership with decision-ready recommendations Physical Demands Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time Occasional travel and overtime may be required Required Clearances and Screenings This position is subject to a government background investigation and must meet eligibility for a position designated with Tier 1 / Low Risk sensitivity CFT is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Discrimination and harassment are not tolerated.