IT Program Manager

Job overview

The IT Program Manager role is full-time and onsite in the Chantilly, VA area during core hours. The stated salary range is $130,000–$260,000 per year. Ardent Principles provides data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI, cybersecurity, and IT program management services for mission-focused work. The program manager leads multidisciplinary teams through complex project delivery, coordinates priorities with senior stakeholders, and manages risks and mitigation strategies. The role supports resilient Agile solutions and secure, high-impact technology work.

What you'll do

• Lead Agile development teams
• provide status updates and prioritization with senior customers
• manage Jira backlogs, portfolios, products, and sprints
• prepare sprint plans and weekly reports
• monitor concurrent projects and recommend corrective actions
• identify and manage risks
• lead enterprise projects using the sponsor’s PMF and Agile methodology
• manage accreditation through ICD-503 and ATO.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

it program manager

ardent principles

chantilly va

full-time

onsite

$130k–$260k

ts/sci

full scope polygraph

agile development

jira

sprint planning

project risk management

icd-503

ato

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Generous paid time off
• dedicated training budget
• employer-covered family health, dental, and vision insurance
• employer-covered life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with 6% employer match and immediate vesting
• 11 paid government holidays
• spot bonuses.

Why this role

Requires an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph; PMP and Agile Certified Practitioner credentials are highly desired, not mandatory.

About the employer

Ardent Principles, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Custom Computer Programming Services. Sector: 54.