{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f1904a3920009d43fa9c8792","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f1904a3920009d43fa9c8792","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f1904a3920009d43fa9c8792","title":"Program Manager","description":"Description:\n\nCompany Description\n\nCitizant is a leading provider of professional IT services to the U.S. government. We seek to address some of our country’s most pressing challenges in Agile application development, Enterprise Data Management, Enterprise Architecture, Product Management, and Program Management support services. We strive to hire only ethical, talented, passionate and committed “A Players” who already align with the company’s core values: Drive, Delivering Excellence, Reputation, Responsibility, and a Better Future. No matter how large we grow, Citizant will retain its collaborative, supportive, small-company culture, where successful team effort to address external and internal customer challenges is valued above all else.\n\nThis position is for a near-term opportunity\n\nPosition Summary\n\nWe are seeking a dynamic and strategic Program Manager to lead and oversee critical programs supporting Air Force maintenance and logistics systems. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive successful program execution, ensure contractual compliance, and foster continuous improvement within a collaborative and mission-focused environment. If you are a seasoned leader with a passion for managing complex projects and working closely with government stakeholders, we invite you to join our team.\n\nRequirements:\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nServe as the primary interface with Government leadership and key stakeholders.\nManage contract performance, staffing, quality, schedule, budget, and customer satisfaction.\nOversee workforce planning, recruiting, retention, and resource allocation activities.\nManage program risks, issues, dependencies, and escalation activities.\nDirect performance reporting, contract deliverables, and program communications.\nCoordinate activities across multiple Agile teams and supported systems.\nProvide oversight of SAFe and Agile program execution, including Program Increment (PI) planning and release planning activities.\nFacilitate cross-team coordination and alignment of priorities, resources, and delivery schedules.\nEnsure compliance with contractual, organizational, cybersecurity, and quality requirements.\nLead continuous improvement and program optimization efforts.\nSupport strategic planning, customer engagement, and business growth activities.\nCollaborate with Government and contractor leadership to ensure successful execution of modernization, sustainment, and enhancement initiatives.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nBachelor's degree in a related discipline.\n10+ years of program or project management experience.\nExperience managing large, complex software development, sustainment, or modernization programs.\nExperience managing multi-team IT programs consisting of 20+ personnel and multiple functional workstreams.\nExperience managing budgets, schedules, staffing, subcontractors, and contract performance.\nExperience supporting Agile software development and delivery programs.\nExperience supporting SAFe, Agile release planning, Program Increment (PI) planning, or similar scaled Agile delivery frameworks.\nExperience managing software development, modernization, or enterprise application sustainment efforts.\nExperience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Federal Government programs.\nStrong leadership, communication, customer engagement, and stakeholder management skills.\nLocal to Montgomery, AL.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nActive Secret security clearance.\nPMP certification.\nExperience supporting U.S. Air Force programs.\nExperience supporting Air Force logistics, maintenance, sustainment, readiness, or operational systems.\nExperience serving in Release Train Engineer (RTE), Program Manager, Agile Program Lead, or comparable leadership roles within a SAFe environment.\nExperience managing large application portfolios consisting of multiple systems, teams, and stakeholders.\nExperience supporting application modernization, cloud transformation, or digital engineering initiatives.\nSAFe Program Consultant (SPC), SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE), or comparable Agile certification.\n\nClearance Requirement:\n\nMust be a U.S. Citizen.\nEligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.\n\nCitizant offers a competitive benefits package, including:\n\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\n401(k)\nGenerous PTO\nCompany-paid life and disability insurance\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nTuition Assistance & Professional Development Program\n\nJoin our team and be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation, professional growth, and supporting national defense initiatives. We offer a collaborative culture that values your expertise and encourages continuous learning and development.\n\nAdditional information\n\nCitizant strives to be an employer of choice in the Washington metropolitan area. Citizant associates accept challenging and rewarding work and, in return, receive excellent compensation and benefits, as well as the opportunity for personal and professional development.\n\nCitizant is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.","company":"Citizant","rawCompany":"citizant","city":"Montgomery","state":"AL","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-10-30T07:48:37.283Z","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":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Manager","description":"Description:\n\nCompany Description\n\nCitizant is a leading provider of professional IT services to the U.S. government. We seek to address some of our country’s most pressing challenges in Agile application development, Enterprise Data Management, Enterprise Architecture, Product Management, and Program Management support services. We strive to hire only ethical, talented, passionate and committed “A Players” who already align with the company’s core values: Drive, Delivering Excellence, Reputation, Responsibility, and a Better Future. No matter how large we grow, Citizant will retain its collaborative, supportive, small-company culture, where successful team effort to address external and internal customer challenges is valued above all else.\n\nThis position is for a near-term opportunity\n\nPosition Summary\n\nWe are seeking a dynamic and strategic Program Manager to lead and oversee critical programs supporting Air Force maintenance and logistics systems. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive successful program execution, ensure contractual compliance, and foster continuous improvement within a collaborative and mission-focused environment. If you are a seasoned leader with a passion for managing complex projects and working closely with government stakeholders, we invite you to join our team.\n\nRequirements:\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nServe as the primary interface with Government leadership and key stakeholders.\nManage contract performance, staffing, quality, schedule, budget, and customer satisfaction.\nOversee workforce planning, recruiting, retention, and resource allocation activities.\nManage program risks, issues, dependencies, and escalation activities.\nDirect performance reporting, contract deliverables, and program communications.\nCoordinate activities across multiple Agile teams and supported systems.\nProvide oversight of SAFe and Agile program execution, including Program Increment (PI) planning and release planning activities.\nFacilitate cross-team coordination and alignment of priorities, resources, and delivery schedules.\nEnsure compliance with contractual, organizational, cybersecurity, and quality requirements.\nLead continuous improvement and program optimization efforts.\nSupport strategic planning, customer engagement, and business growth activities.\nCollaborate with Government and contractor leadership to ensure successful execution of modernization, sustainment, and enhancement initiatives.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nBachelor's degree in a related discipline.\n10+ years of program or project management experience.\nExperience managing large, complex software development, sustainment, or modernization programs.\nExperience managing multi-team IT programs consisting of 20+ personnel and multiple functional workstreams.\nExperience managing budgets, schedules, staffing, subcontractors, and contract performance.\nExperience supporting Agile software development and delivery programs.\nExperience supporting SAFe, Agile release planning, Program Increment (PI) planning, or similar scaled Agile delivery frameworks.\nExperience managing software development, modernization, or enterprise application sustainment efforts.\nExperience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Federal Government programs.\nStrong leadership, communication, customer engagement, and stakeholder management skills.\nLocal to Montgomery, AL.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nActive Secret security clearance.\nPMP certification.\nExperience supporting U.S. Air Force programs.\nExperience supporting Air Force logistics, maintenance, sustainment, readiness, or operational systems.\nExperience serving in Release Train Engineer (RTE), Program Manager, Agile Program Lead, or comparable leadership roles within a SAFe environment.\nExperience managing large application portfolios consisting of multiple systems, teams, and stakeholders.\nExperience supporting application modernization, cloud transformation, or digital engineering initiatives.\nSAFe Program Consultant (SPC), SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE), or comparable Agile certification.\n\nClearance Requirement:\n\nMust be a U.S. Citizen.\nEligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.\n\nCitizant offers a competitive benefits package, including:\n\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\n401(k)\nGenerous PTO\nCompany-paid life and disability insurance\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nTuition Assistance & Professional Development Program\n\nJoin our team and be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation, professional growth, and supporting national defense initiatives. We offer a collaborative culture that values your expertise and encourages continuous learning and development.\n\nAdditional information\n\nCitizant strives to be an employer of choice in the Washington metropolitan area. Citizant associates accept challenging and rewarding work and, in return, receive excellent compensation and benefits, as well as the opportunity for personal and professional development.\n\nCitizant is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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