Program Manager

BRMi • Rockville, MD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

DMS, Inc., a BRMi company, is a progressive information and management sciences company dedicated to serving our clients in the biomedical research, public health, and small business sectors. For almost four decades, we’ve worked to create an environment where highly qualified individuals can collaborate to create the highest quality solutions for our customers. We leverage frequent, honest communications processes to collaborate with our clients to find solutions tailored to their needs.
We’re looking for a Program Manager to support the National Institute of Health (NIH) National Cancer Institute (NCI) to oversee a multi-task federal health IT program in support of extramural research for cancer treatment and prevention. This role provides strategic leadership across software development, enterprise architecture, security, operations, and user support functions delivered within a scientific or public health mission environment.
Onsite in Rockville, MD, Hybrid possible for right candidate

Requirements

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certified by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
• 10+ years of experience managing complex IT programs or projects of similar size and scope.
• Experience implementing and overseeing quality assurance processes aligned with best practices (e.g., ITIL, CMMI, EPLC, SDLC).
• Strong communication and coordination skills, with a proven ability to engage stakeholders and lead interdisciplinary teams across multiple technical and operational areas.
• Demonstrated experience leading software development teams.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust with the NIH.

Nice To Haves

• Prior management experience supporting programs for HHS operating divisions, including NIH, CDC, FDA, HRSA, AHRQ, or similar organizations (not required but strongly preferred).
• Experience coordinating enterprise architecture, data management, or modernization within research or health IT domains.
• Familiarity with infrastructure modernization within federal environments.
• Experience supporting scientific or academic program stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations for a multifaceted IT support program spanning development.
• Serve as the central contact point with the NCI and liaison with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) as needed.
• Develop a custom Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis process to provide objective, accurate and timely data for effective decision making.
• Assist the NCI in the development, review, enhancement, and update of IT planning and governance.
• Provide oversight of software development efforts, ensuring adherence to established standards, completion of required documentation, and timely delivery of system updates and enhancements.
• Drive enhancements to program processes, tools, and methodologies to improve efficiency and quality.
• Maintain program-level tracking and reporting systems for activities, risks, milestones, and performance metrics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that includes Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, and 11 Paid Holidays
• Educational Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager