[Remote] VA.gov Program Manager (Remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GovCIO is seeking a sharp, execution-focused Project Manager who knows the VA identity/IAM environment. This role involves driving delivery on a high-visibility initiative, managing day-to-day execution, planning, coordination, and stakeholder reporting while collaborating closely with the Scrum Master and IAM Tech Lead.ResponsibilitiesOwn IAM workstream execution — drive the workstream's delivery plan, milestones, and commitments toward the Veterans Day releaseManage cross-workstream dependencies and surface, track, and report risks and issues for ESC reportingPartner with the Scrum Master to support sprint execution — backlog readiness, sprint planning, refinement, blocker removal — and step into scrum facilitation as neededPartner with the IAM Tech Lead to translate technical scope (e.g. Clear / CSP integration, long-lived sessions, magic-link, MPI correlation) into plans, schedules, and status leadership can act onCoordinate across VA identity stakeholders and external gates (Clear contract, MPI correlation record, AO policy decisions)Maintain the WS2 view in the integrated schedule and Jira board: sprints, stories, features, and dependenciesDeliver clear, concise status and escalations to PMO and program leadershipSkillsBachelor's with 12+ years (or commensurate experience)Demonstrated experience managing software delivery in an agile / SAFe environmentWorking knowledge of the VA identity / IAM landscape, including credential service providers (Login.gov, ID.me, Clear), sign-in service, identity proofing (IAL / AAL), MPI, and OktaProven ability to manage dependencies, risks, and stakeholders on a fixed-deadline programStrong communication with the ability to translate between technical teams and executive stakeholdersComfortable operating within agile ceremonies and collaborating closely with a Scrum Master and Tech LeadClearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearanceFamiliarity with SAFe ceremonies (PI planning, scrum of scrums, PO sync)Exposure to ATO and federal security / policy processesHands-on Jira and agile-tooling experienceCompany OverviewGovCIO is a business consulting firm that focuses on cyber security, digital, data, management and mission services, and IT services. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://govcio.com.