Program Manager
Github
Planning
Teamwork
Dashboard
Leadership
Automation
Mitigation
Cybercrime
Coordinating
Azure DevOps
Communication
Data Analysis
Cloud Services
Detail Oriented
Problem Solving
Cloud Engineering
Influencing Skills
Cloud Technologies
Program Management
Service Operations
Software Engineering
Technology Solutions
Organizational Skills
Operational Efficiency
Authorization (Computing)
Verbal Communication Skills
Employee Assistance Programs
Preparing Executive Summaries
Milestones (Project Management)
At least 4 years
$134,160 - $151,840 / yr
Posted 23 days ago
This role is STARs-friendly: Skilled Through Alternative Routes.
37% STARs in role.
Description:
Program Manager (Contract)
Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.
Summary:
We are seeking a highly capable and experienced technical program manager to drive complex, cross-functional engineering programs from planning through execution and delivery. This role sits within an engineering team supporting a digital crimes unit focused on cybercrime disruptions, technology solutions, and data analytics. The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth with exceptional program management and communication skills, working closely with engineering leaders, developers, partner teams, and stakeholders to establish clarity, manage dependencies, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure programs make measurable progress toward their objectives. This position requires someone who thrives in technically complex and ambiguous environments, can quickly understand technical systems and engineering challenges, bring structure to loosely defined problems, and communicate effectively with audiences ranging from individual engineers to senior leadership.
Job Responsibilities:
AGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation related to the application or interview process due to a disability, please email accommodation@allegisglobalsolutions.com . This inbox is monitored solely for accommodation requests. For questions about open roles or to apply, please submit your application through the job posting, as this inbox is not monitored by recruiters and applications sent here will not be reviewed.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as required by law.
Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.
*We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to protected classifications.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.
Summary:
We are seeking a highly capable and experienced technical program manager to drive complex, cross-functional engineering programs from planning through execution and delivery. This role sits within an engineering team supporting a digital crimes unit focused on cybercrime disruptions, technology solutions, and data analytics. The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth with exceptional program management and communication skills, working closely with engineering leaders, developers, partner teams, and stakeholders to establish clarity, manage dependencies, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure programs make measurable progress toward their objectives. This position requires someone who thrives in technically complex and ambiguous environments, can quickly understand technical systems and engineering challenges, bring structure to loosely defined problems, and communicate effectively with audiences ranging from individual engineers to senior leadership.
Job Responsibilities:
- Own and drive complex technical programs involving multiple engineering teams and stakeholders from planning through delivery
- Translate business and engineering objectives into clear program plans, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and success criteria
- Partner closely with engineering teams to understand technical architecture, implementation plans, operational requirements, and delivery constraints
- Drive execution by identifying dependencies, tracking progress, resolving blockers, and ensuring clear ownership and accountability
- Proactively identify technical, schedule, operational, and organizational risks and develop mitigation plans with stakeholders
- Coordinate work across multiple engineering teams and partner organizations where ownership and dependencies span organizational boundaries
- Facilitate technical and program discussions and ensure decisions, actions, owners, and follow-ups are clearly documented
- Establish appropriate program rhythms, status reporting, dashboards, and mechanisms for tracking execution
- Provide concise, accurate, and actionable program updates to engineering leadership and senior stakeholders
- Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, operational efficiency, automation, and overall program execution
- Support operational readiness and ensure engineering programs have appropriate plans for deployment, monitoring, support, and ongoing operations
- Build strong working relationships across engineering and partner teams and create alignment even when priorities or perspectives differ
- Communicate complex technical and program information clearly and concisely, adapting style for engineers, program managers, partner teams, and senior leadership
- Produce high-quality written status updates, executive summaries, decision documents, and program plans
- Surface difficult issues and risks early, objectively, and constructively to appropriate stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience managing technically complex software or cloud engineering programs
- 4+ years of experience using Azure DevOps for program and engineering team management
- 4+ years of experience managing team work tracking and reporting using Microsoft Excel
- Experience working with large-scale cloud services, enterprise platforms, or distributed systems
- Experience driving engineering programs involving reliability, security, compliance, service operations, modernization, or platform improvements
- Experience working across geographically distributed engineering teams
- PMP Certification preferred but not required
- Citizenship attestation required as a condition of engagement
- Strong understanding of software engineering practices, distributed systems, cloud technologies, and service operations
- Proven ability to drive large programs involving multiple teams, complex dependencies, and diverse stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly understand complex technical issues
- Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments and turn loosely defined problems into structured execution plans
- Experience identifying and managing program risks, dependencies, milestones, and critical paths
- Strong organizational skills with consistent attention to detail and follow-through
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence without direct authority
- Proficiency managing work tracking and team coordination using Microsoft Excel
- Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps for engineering planning and work management
- Familiarity with GitHub or equivalent engineering work-management tools
- Ability to use data and engineering signals to identify trends, prioritize problems, and drive continuous improvement
- Experience communicating program health, risks, and technical tradeoffs to senior engineering leadership
- Location: Remote
- Duration: 9 months
- Pay Range*: $64.50 - $73 per hour
- Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
- Job Status: Non-Exempt
- Application Deadline: Apply within 72 hours of the posting date to ensure consideration.
- Medical, dental & vision
- Hospital plans
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Company paid short and long-term disability
- Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave
AGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation related to the application or interview process due to a disability, please email accommodation@allegisglobalsolutions.com . This inbox is monitored solely for accommodation requests. For questions about open roles or to apply, please submit your application through the job posting, as this inbox is not monitored by recruiters and applications sent here will not be reviewed.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as required by law.
Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.
*We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to protected classifications.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Posting ID: 1762242235_crt:1792213822995