[Hiring] Program Manager @Sparksoft Corporation

Role Description

The Program Manager will work with the Delivery Executive for organizing, directing, and managing all aspects of contract operational support functions involving multiple complex and inter-related project tasks that often require managing teams of contractor personnel at multiple locations.

• Work with the project manager to show progress of projects to management and customers
• Organize and assign responsibilities to subordinates
• Oversee the successful completion of all assigned tasks
• Assume the initiative and provide support to marketing personnel in identifying and acquiring potential business
• Lead program delivery governance: define priorities, maintain integrated schedules, track dependencies, manage risks/issues, and drive timely decision-making
• Provide thought leadership to enable program objectives
• Build and lead high-performing teams: support hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and day-to-day leadership for engineering/analysis and operations staff
• Help shape longer-term strategy and roadmaps that balance end-user outcomes with security, reliability, and operational needs
• Possess and apply comprehensive program management knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments

Qualifications

• 10+ years of overall experience and minimum 5 years of leading projects in a technical environment, including coordinating multiple work streams and managing delivery teams
• 5+ years leading delivery in an Agile environment (e.g., Scrum/SAFe at scale), with a focus on outcomes and delivery predictability
• 5+ years leading Java-based projects on AWS, including collaboration with engineering teams on implementation and integration
• Strong written/verbal communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to brief leadership and customers with clarity and confidence
• Creative and analytical thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Experience implementing custom application development and integration solutions
• Experience managing large database implementation is also a plus
• Outstanding verbal and writing skills and experience communicating with a variety of stakeholders
• Proven leadership under pressure in fast-paced environments—balancing priorities, evolving requirements, and tight deadlines
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Candidates must have lived in the United States 3 out of the past 5 years

Preferred Experience

• Experience in Federal Health IT preferably with CMS (Fraud Prevention System) is desirable

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree and 10+ years of experience managing cross-functional teams, both technical and non-technical, with relevant experience in Information Systems
• PMP certification (mandatory)
• Agile SAFe certifications

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a 401(k) with employer contributions to help you plan for the future
• Flexible paid time off and hybrid ways of working that support true work-life balance
• Comprehensive health coverage—including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• A curated in-office experience designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
• Opportunities to give back through Sparksoft Cares, including annual company-wide fundraising events
• Training and development programs that build new skills and prepare you for leadership roles
• A collaborative, transparent, and fun culture—recognized as a Great Place to Work®