IT Program Manager – Software Systems (Onsite, Pending Contract Award)

<Job Overview>
FJM Innovative Technologies, LLC is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a Community Development software system implementation for the City of Danville, VA. This role is contingent upon contract award and will be fully onsite, overseeing a team of approximately 10 personnel supporting system delivery.

Location: Danville, VA (Onsite – Full-Time)
Duration: Approximately 12 months
Employment Type: Contract (Contingent Upon Award)

Closing: April 20, 2026

Work is anticipated to start September 2026

<Responsibilities>

• Lead full lifecycle implementation of a Community Development software system
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and risks
• Serve as primary point of contact for City stakeholders
• Oversee a cross-functional team (technical and functional resources)
• Coordinate requirements, configuration, integration, and deployment activities
• Provide executive-level reporting and status updates
• Ensure successful delivery, user adoption, and project closeout

<Required Qualifications>

• Minimum 5+ years of software system management experience
• Proven experience managing enterprise software implementations
• Experience leading cross-functional technical teams
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience managing project timelines, risks, and deliverables
• Ability to work onsite full-time in Danville, VA
• PMP certification

<Skills>

• Proven expertise in managing large-scale IT programs with a focus on community development or public sector projects.
• Extensive knowledge of cloud platforms including AWS and Azure for scalable infrastructure deployment.
• Strong experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware vSphere for server consolidation and resource optimization.
• Proficiency in network engineering concepts including Cisco routers, WAN/LAN configurations, DHCP/DNS management, VPNs, and remote access software.
• Deep understanding of systems engineering principles involving Windows Server environments (Microsoft SQL Server), Linux systems, IIS web servers, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with IT service management frameworks like ITIL for incident response, problem management, change control, and service desk operations using ServiceNow or Jira.
• Ability to develop business continuity plans and disaster recovery strategies to safeguard critical community services during outages or emergencies.
• Strong vendor management skills to oversee hardware/software procurement processes ensuring quality standards are met within budget constraints.
• Excellent leadership capabilities with experience supervising technical teams across multiple disciplines including desktop support, network support, security operations, and project management.
• Superior communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders while fostering collaboration across diverse teams.
• Organizational skills necessary for effective time management in fast-paced environments with multiple concurrent projects.

Additional Information

• Position is contingent upon contract award
• Work is expected to last approximately 1 year
• Team size: ~10 personnel
• Onsite presence is required for the duration of the project
• For more info: https://www.fjminnovativetech.com/careers#itpm

Please send resume and salary requirement to tabitha@fjminnovative.com

Pay: $75,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person