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# IT Program Manager (Applications & DevOps)

- **Company:** Stellar Professionals
- **Location:** Mechanicsville, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Lifecycle Management, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Payment Systems, Information Technology Audit, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Scrum Methodology, Software Maintenance, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Technical Debt, Software Version Control
- **Published:** June 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/6935242d-e24e-4667-be97-8432f7618ad8

## About the Role

* 10+ years of overall IT experience.
 * 5+ years of people management and large-scale program management experience.
 * Hybrid Methodology: Deep expertise in both Agile/Scrum and Waterfall, with the proven ability to blend them seamlessly to fit the environment.
 * Modern Engineering: Strong knowledge of DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems.
 * Application Lifecycle: Hands-on experience managing application maintenance, enhancements, technical debt reduction, and modernization initiatives.

Preferred & Advantageous Skills:

 * Security & Compliance: Working knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., PCI standards) and experience supporting IT audits/governance.
 * Tools: Fluency in MS Project, Visio, and MS Office suite.
 * Domain: Prior experience with Tolling systems or electronic payment systems is a massive plus.
 * Certification: PMP Certification is highly preferred.

## Description

* Lead, mentor, and develop cross-functional application development teams (employees and contractors).
 * Drive consistent delivery through the entire Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
 * Manage working relationships with executive management, vendors, and business sponsors.
 * Balance competing demands for quality, scope, schedule, and cost.
 * Define goals aligned with broader technical objectives and enterprise strategy.


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