Program Manager

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Network Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor that specializes in designing, developing, and delivering information technology and network solutions for government customers. Founded in 1985, NDi's firmly defined core values have driven all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to our company's success and the establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At NDi, we believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success, and we value collaboration, career growth, and winning ideas.

Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

The Program Manager (PgM) will provide overall leadership, direction, and accountability for delivery of the Veteran Experience Services Eligibility and Enrollment (VESEE) 2.0 modernization program. This individual will oversee planning, execution, and sustainment of the VA's next-generation Eligibility and Enrollment (E&E) ecosystem – modernizing the VHA Enrollment System (ES) and consolidating legacy systems into a secure, scalable, and user‑centered platform. The Program Manager ensures delivery aligns with VA's mission to build a seamless, modern, and Veteran‑centric enrollment experience, while meeting technical, schedule, cost, and performance objectives.

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• This position is remote but may require occasional onsite meetings in McLean, VA.
• You can be based out of the following states: AZ, DC, FL, GA, OH, ME, MD, SC, TX, UT, VA, NC, OK, WV.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline (Master's preferred).
• Minimum of 15 years of experience managing large‑scale federal IT programs, including multi‑year modernization or sustainment efforts.
• Proven experience delivering Agile/Dev Sec Ops  and cloud‑based modernization programs for enterprise systems.
• Demonstrated success managing programs involving migration of legacy systems into modern microservices or API‑based architectures.
• Understanding of modern technology stacks used within VESEE:
  Java 17+, Spring Boot, Spring Web Flux, Kafka, Redis, Oracle Database, React/Next.js, Git Hub, Kubernetes, and Docker.
• Familiarity with AWS Gov Cloud, CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, and zero‑downtime deployment practices.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, Service Now, MS Project, Power BI, and Git Hub Enterprise for program and portfolio management.
• Strategic Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement.
• Agile/Dev Sec Ops  Delivery Oversight.
• Risk and Financial Management.
• Cross‑Functional Team Integration.
• Cybersecurity & Compliance Governance.
• Veteran‑Centered Service Design.
• Metrics‑Driven Performance Management.

• PMP (Project Management Professional) or PgMP (Program Management Professional).
• SAFe Agilist (SA) or Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification.
• ITIL v4 Foundation or higher.
• CISM or Security+ for cybersecurity program leadership.

• Serve as the single point of accountability for overall program performance across all PWS task areas – Product Lifecycle, Sustainment & Enhancement, and Modernization.
• Translate VA strategic goals and Veteran Experience Services (VES) mission objectives into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Oversee Agile/Dev Sec Ops  delivery across multiple Scrum teams, ensuring integration with VA's Product Line Management (PLM) transformation framework.
• Manage risk, quality, and change control for complex system modernization efforts within a multi‑stakeholder environment.

• Lead engagement with VA OIT, Product Engineering Services (PES), and E&E stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and alignment to mission priorities.
• Chair Program Increment (PI) Planning, Release Readiness, and Delivery Review ceremonies within SAFe Agile.
• Deliver monthly progress reports, performance scorecards, and executive briefings to VA leadership in accordance with VA PAL.
• Coordinate with the Contracting…