Information Technology Program Manager

Company Overview

TestPros is a successful and growing business, established in 1988 to provide Information Technology (IT) technical support services to a wide range of Commercial and U.S. Federal, State, and Local Government customers. Our capabilities include Program Management, Program Oversight, Process Audit, Intelligence Analysis, Cyber Security, NIST SP 800-171 Assessment and Compliance, Computer Forensics, Software Assurance, Software Testing, Test Automation, Section 508 and WCAG Accessibility Assessment, Localization Testing, Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V), Quality Assurance (QA), Compliance, and Research and Development (R&D) services. TestPros is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TestPros delivers innovative independent IT assessment solutions to critical challenges facing the nation and the world.  We support the U.S. Federal Government and Commercial clients within the continental USA. TestPros is dedicated to making lives better, safer and more secure.

Job Title: Information Technology Program Manager

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship

Location: Remote (and New Carrollton MD, some travel might be required)

Clearance: Public Trust Clearance 

Project: The IRS requires contractor support to perform a variety of testing services, including Systems Acceptability Testing (SAT), Integration Testing, Performance Testing, and related support services like Test Automation and Test Data Management. These services ensure IRS applications and systems function as intended, comply with business requirements, and are free of defects before production implementation. The goal is to enhance the taxpayer experience by providing high-quality, accurate service.

The EST organization within IRS IT supports the modernization of tax processing systems, managing the software life cycle from requirements through to operations. The organization is responsible for executing applicable tests, tracking defects, and communicating results to stakeholders.

The IRS is evolving its testing methodologies to incorporate agile practices and extensive automation, supporting a modern, iterative approach to application delivery. The ITPM will play a crucial role in this transformation, contributing to the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of testing strategies and processes.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee project managers and manage schedules, tasks, and resources effectively.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and delivery partners to ensure successful program execution.
• Lead and manage large-scale government IT programs, ensuring they meet scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Handle conflict resolution, risk management, and implement schedule and budget controls.
• Support the IRS in Systems Acceptability Testing (SAT), Integration Testing, Performance Testing, and other testing types as outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
• Facilitate test automation, test data management, and overall program management to enhance the quality and efficiency of IRS-developed applications and systems.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing methodologies and processes, supporting both traditional and agile development frameworks.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology (IT) or a related field (e.g., Computer Science) from an accredited college/university.
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Minimum Experience: 10+ years of program management experience within government IT programs, including overseeing project managers, managing complex schedules, and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in leading programs with multiple projects, delivering high client satisfaction, and managing teams in IT or related technical disciplines.
• Proven experience with conflict resolution, risk management, schedule, and budget controls.
• Experience with Systems Acceptability Testing (SAT) methodologies, including User Acceptance, white-box, and black-box testing.
• Familiarity with agile or iterative development methodologies and their application in a government setting.
• IRS experience highly preferred

Benefits and Perks

TestPros offers competitive salary, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 2 weeks of paid federal holidays, education/training and professional certifications, 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% company match, opportunities for professional growth and much more!  All benefits are per TestPros current policies and are subject to change without notice.  Benefits are available to full-time employees only.