Program Manager - .NET Application Modernization

United Software Group, Inc.
Columbus, OH, United States
11 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Compensation
$33,280.0 - $40,040.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

.NET Framework Applications Architecture Software Applications Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing DevOps Scrum Methodology Microsoft SharePoint Technical Debt Information Technology Clarity PPM Code Restructuring
+2 more
Legacy Systems Microservices

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to direct, control, administer, and regulate the re-write/modernization of a .NET-based software application for a state government client. The PM will drive the entire software re-write from start to finish, ensuring the final product meets business, technical, and quality requirements. Key Responsibilities:

  • Design project plans identifying needs and defining major tasks and milestones based on scope, resources, budget, and personnel
  • Apply thorough knowledge of project management methodology to ensure collaboration, transparency, and feedback loops
  • Develop, adjust, and revise estimates across planning, analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation
  • Manage risk and scope to define, monitor, and control scope, budget, and timelines in high-risk modernization scenarios
  • Maintain strong interpersonal alignment across sponsors, developers, operations, and end users through clear program metrics reporting
  • Apply strong critical thinking and problem-solving to address technical debt, integration challenges, and unforeseen dependencies
  • Communicate project timelines, milestones, phases, work requests, target dates, and approved work packages to team leaders

Technical Skills:

  • Understanding of application architecture, refactoring, re-architecting, or rebuilding strategies
  • Legacy systems analysis and integration points to determine modernization path
  • Familiarity with cloud technologies, microservices, and modern DevOps practices
  • Proficiency with project & portfolio management tools (Clarity PPM, Azure DevOps, SharePoint, or similar)

Requirements

  • 7 8 years of relevant experience, including past projects involving legacy system migration, re-factoring, or modernization
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams across development, operations, security, and business needs
  • 4-year college degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or Business with a focus on Technology
  • At least one Project Management certification (PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent); Agile/Scrum certifications strengthen candidacy
  • Ability to work hybrid in Columbus, OH and report onsite as needed
  • Must be located within the United States (government equipment restrictions apply)
  • Must be willing to undergo a fingerprint background check

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