Program Manager

Varmoda is hiring a Program Manager to lead a large-scale enterprise IT and cybersecurity program supporting complex, mission-critical operations. This leadership role will oversee delivery across enterprise IT, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, data platforms, AI/ML initiatives, and operational support services.

The ideal candidate is a proven program leader with extensive experience managing large technical teams, subcontractors, budgets, schedules, risks, and contract performance within highly secure environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program execution across enterprise IT, cybersecurity, cloud, DevSecOps, data, and AI/ML workstreams.
• Manage program staffing, schedules, budgets, resources, deliverables, performance metrics, and operational goals.
• Develop and maintain program management plans, staffing strategies, governance processes, and communication plans.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, compliance, reporting, quality assurance, and resource management.
• Monitor labor utilization, forecasts, expenditures, financial performance, and corrective-action plans.
• Lead risk-management activities, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation, escalation, and reporting.
• Deliver executive-level reporting on program status, staffing, financial performance, and operational risks.
• Manage transition activities, continuity planning, knowledge transfer, and operational readiness.
• Ensure compliance with required certifications, training, and security requirements.
• Brief senior executives and stakeholders on program performance, strategic initiatives, and key decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Active PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• 10+ years of experience managing large, complex IT or cybersecurity programs.
• 5+ years of experience developing workforce and resource-management plans.
• 5+ years of experience managing contract financial performance, forecasting, and operational metrics.
• Proven experience managing personnel, subcontractors, staffing plans, schedules, budgets, and program deliverables.
• Experience developing workforce strategies based on technical requirements, service levels, security requirements, and operational demands.
• Strong experience in risk management, performance monitoring, and executive reporting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience managing enterprise IT, cybersecurity, cloud, digital transformation, or modernization programs.
• Experience supporting executive technology, security, or operational leadership teams.
• Experience managing firm-fixed-price contracts and financial-performance metrics.
• Experience leading geographically distributed teams and cleared personnel.
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors within integrated service-delivery environments.
• Experience overseeing:
• Enterprise IT Operations
• Service Desk Operations
• Cloud Infrastructure
• DevSecOps
• Cybersecurity Operations
• Data & Analytics
• AI/ML Initiatives
• Working knowledge of Zero Trust, RMF, ATO/cATO, DoD 8140, cloud security, and enterprise IT service management.

About Varmoda

Varmoda is a federal IT solutions provider founded in 2020 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, delivering citizen-centric public services across Financial Assistance, Public Benefits, and Security & Defense domains. Our five-layer architecture — Salesforce (Engagement), Databricks (Data), ServiceNow (Orchestration), Pega (Decisioning), and Oracle HR (Capacity) — puts data at the common thread of every solution we build for federal agencies and the citizens they serve. Varmoda holds CMMI Maturity Level 3, ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001 certifications, and is recognized as a V3 veteran-friendly employer.

Why Varmoda

• Growth opportunity within a fast-scaling federal IT firm
• Direct impact on citizen-facing federal programs
• Competitive benefits including 401k, health insurance, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance and others — customize per role/location (https://www.varmoda.com/benefits.html)
• Veteran-friendly (V3) workplace culture