IT Program Manager

About DPP

DPP is seeking an IT Program Manager for an opportunity in Columbia, SC.

Position Details

• Work location: Partial onsite (Tues., Wed., Thurs., and as needed) in Columbia, SC
• Duration: 12 months
• Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM; possible overtime, travel, weekends and off hours
• Other: Candidates must be eligible to earn a low-level (Public Trust) US security clearance.

Position Summary

• Manage and update the program schedule in Microsoft Project, ensuring task dependencies, resource allocations, milestone progress, and critical path impacts are accurately maintained.
• Facilitate program ceremonies and team syncs through Microsoft Teams, capturing key actions, decisions, and risks while keeping business and IT stakeholders aligned.
• Maintain essential program documentation in SharePoint, status reports, intake materials, and governance artifacts.
• Refresh and validate Power BI dashboards to provide leadership with clear visibility into progress, KPIs, budget performance, timelines, and risk indicators.
• Coordinate workflow activities in Power Automate by reviewing demand items and monitoring change requests for accuracy and status.
• Use Visio or similar tools to create process diagrams, workflows, or visual aids that support clarity across leadership and cross-functional teams.

Required Technologies

• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Teams
• SharePoint
• Power BI

Nice to Have

• Power Automate (workflow automation for notifications, approvals, and reminders)
• ServiceNow (demand intake, change management, and operational tracking)
• Visio (process flows, diagrams, and dependency mapping)
• SDLC (Experience managing projects through a full SDLC lifecycle, including requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and post implementation support)

Minimum Required Work Experience

• 7 years of IT experience in a leadership capacity, including 4 years leading multiple concurrent project teams.
• Completion of the Client’s Training Program for Project Management may substitute for one year of experience.

Required Education/Equivalency

• Bachelor's degree (any major);
• OR, Associate degree plus 2 years of job-related experience
• OR, 4 years of related work experience (total 11 years of experience without a degree)

About the Team

• You will join a collaborative PMO team that supports a wide range of strategic and operational projects across the organization.
• The team is responsible for portfolio health, demand intake, governance, and overall program delivery.
• Projects typically focus on technology modernization, process improvement, and cross-departmental initiatives that drive measurable impact.
• The culture is supportive, transparent, and grounded in accountability, continuous improvement, and strong partnership with business stakeholders.
• This role also offers significant leadership exposure and the opportunity to help shape delivery approaches across the organization.

How to Apply

Interested? Learn more:

Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Harrison at Harrison.Donahue@dppit.com to learn more about this position (#26-00334).

US Citizen Requirement

This role requires the ability to obtain a low-level (Public Trust) US security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and US citizenship. Residency requirements may apply. EOE/AA/V/D

DPP Benefits

DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.