IT Program Manager

SAIC is seeking a qualified IT Program Manager will lead a large, complex IT program delivering integrated solutions across multiple global sites for a U.S.

Air Force customer.

This role oversees approximately 70 engineering and operations staff, including systems and network administrators, Tier 2 Help Desk, C2 (Command & Control) support, core applications teams, and operations evaluation/software functional validation teams.

The Program Manager is responsible for end‐to‐end program execution, including planning, technical integration, risk management, financial management, customer engagement, and delivery of integrated COTS/GOTS solutions into government on‐premise and cloud environments across 26 global instances.

• Provide overall leadership, direction, and accountability for a large IT program including software engineering, platform integration, cybersecurity, and operations.
• Lead and mentor a team of ~70 personnel, including systems administrators, network administrators, Tier 2 Help Desk, C2, core applications, and test/validation teams.
• Establish and maintain program vision, objectives, and performance metrics aligned with customer requirements and contract commitments.
• Develop and manage program plans, schedules, staffing plans, and resource allocations to meet demanding integration and deployment timelines.
• Ensure effective coordination and collaboration across multiple functional teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders.

• Oversee integration, testing, and deployment of COTS/GOTS applications and systems into U.S. Government on‐premise and cloud environments.
• Manage technical baselines and configuration control for systems deployed across 26 global instances.
• Ensure solutions meet performance, security, interoperability, and sustainment requirements within Air Force operational environments, particularly Air Operations Centers (AOCs).
• Champion best practices in systems engineering, cybersecurity, IT service management, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) where applicable.

• Implement and refine Agile methodologies at the program level (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe-like constructs) to support iterative development and integration.
• Coordinate Agile ceremonies across multiple teams (PI planning, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) to ensure alignment with program-level objectives and milestones.
• Monitor Agile metrics (velocity, throughput, defect trends) and adjust plans and priorities based on data-driven insights.

• Serve as the primary interface with Air Force program overseers and other Government stakeholders.
• Represent the program in technical and programmatic reviews, readiness assessments, working groups, and governance forums.
• Communicate program status, risks, issues, and mitigation strategies clearly and effectively to senior Government and corporate leadership.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customer counterparts, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and trust.

• Identify, assess, and manage program risks, issues, and dependencies; develop and execute mitigation plans.
• Oversee program budget, forecasts, and financial performance, ensuring delivery within cost and schedule constraints.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, SLAs, and performance standards; support contract modifications and proposals as needed.
• Maintain adherence to quality standards, cybersecurity policies, and relevant DoD and Air Force regulations.