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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Project Senior Manager - **Company:** Accenture - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $118,400.0 - $260,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Collaborative Software, DevOps, Microsoft Project, Systems Development Life Cycle, Functional Dependencies, Information Technology, Performance Monitor - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/4DA6C38DCD3345FA9D7664A856036CB6/job/ ## About the Role * 5+ years leading complex IT projects or programs * Demonstrated experience managing technical delivery teams across SDLC methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, DevOps, hybrid) * Proven ability to oversee program scope, schedules, budgets, risks, vendors, and cross-functional coordination * Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills * Ability to produce program-level technical, financial, and performance reports * Experience converting complex requirements into actionable implementation plans and measurable outcomes., * Experience leading Agile/SAFe or DevOps-focused programs. * Proficiency with program management and collaboration tools (MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, etc.). * Experience managing multi-vendor delivery environments or subcontractor oversight. * Certifications: PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or Agile PM (highly preferred). * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field. ## Description We are seeking a highly experienced Senior IT Program Manager to lead large-scale, complex technology programs spanning multiple teams and workstreams. This role provides strategic leadership, drives program governance, shapes solution approaches, and serves as a primary liaison to executive stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings deep technical program delivery expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to convert complex requirements into clear, actionable plans. The Work: * Lead major technology initiatives and supervise cross-functional technical teams. * Serve as a programmatic and technical expert across multiple workstreams. * Provide strategic oversight ensuring all program activities align with mission objectives, business priorities, and evolving customer needs. * Translate complex business and technical requirements into structured implementation plans and measurable outcomes. * Build and manage program roadmaps, governance models, schedules, and communication plans. * Drive decision-making, issue resolution, and operational execution across distributed teams. * Lead full project and portfolio management: scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk. * Oversee cross-functional dependencies and ensure seamless end-to-end delivery. * Review and validate technical deliverables, ensuring alignment with architecture standards and compliance requirements. * Manage contractors, subcontractors, vendor teams, and geographically dispersed delivery resources. * Provide senior-level SDLC guidance across Waterfall, Agile, DevOps, and hybrid methodologies. * Support Agile/SAFe environments including PI planning, backlog prioritization, and program-level ceremonies. * Act as primary point of contact for executive stakeholders, delivering technical, financial, and performance reporting. * Facilitate governance forums, stakeholder reviews, and approval gates; build strong customer/vendor partnerships. * Maintain program-level risk, issue, and dependency management frameworks. * Evaluate program performance, drive continuous improvement, and strengthen delivery confidence. * Mentor project managers, analysts, technical leads, and junior team members; foster a high-performance culture. ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [42 x 2 Canvases Later: Two Years, Two Minds, Many Lessons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1458-42-x-2-canvases-later-two-years-two-minds-many-lessons) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [SRE Methods In an Agency Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/348-sre-methods-in-an-agency-environment) - [A Founder's Journey : From Startup Chaos to Purposeful Growth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1926-a-founder-s-journey-from-startup-chaos-to-purposeful-growth) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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