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Program Manager(US- Hybrid – Woodlawn, MD) 

What to expect when you join Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary

Team members at Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities. 

The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice. 

Do you want to work with other skilled and agile practitioners who thrive on challenge and growth? We believe everyone has untapped potential. That’s why we lead with vision and act fast, pairing deep expertise with practical solutions. Our teams cut through complexity and deliver real impact. It's our hope that you find more than just a job. At Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary, you'll find optimism, clear insights and genuine warmth, without egos. 

Are you ready to grow with us? 

Position summary 

The Program Manager shall be a single point of contact that shall report directly to customer leadership, task lead(s), system product owners, and function as primary authoritative manager overseeing a team of approximately 45 - 50 employees. The Program Manager will oversee all aspects of the project, analyze new and complex project-related problems and create innovative solutions that normally involve the schedule, technology, methodology, tools, solution components, and financial management of the project. In addition, you shall provide applications systems analysis and long and short-range plans for application selection, systems development, systems maintenance, and production activities for necessary support resources. The Program Manager shall be able to apply best-practices and prior experience to lead a dynamic team of technologists and industry professionals, which may include independent subcontractors and consultants.  You will manage performance, quality, and scheduling logistics of multiple, concurrent projects and deliverable tasks.  This position shall oversee program / project planning, value extensive experience with project planning, project management/reporting, financial and risk management.  

What will you do in this role? 

In anticipation of a contract award, Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary, is seeking a highly skilled is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Program Manager to lead a dynamic team of technology professionals facilitate and enhance the HHS CMS OIT’s capacity to plan, oversee and deliver mission-critical Information Technology (IT) and business initiatives while strengthening strategic IT capacities/initiatives, organizational communications, change management, and operational effectiveness.  In this role you will work directly with customer leadership, stakeholders, contract officer(s) and representatives playing an instrumental role in achieving OIT’s main objective to develop and coordinate comprehensive plans and technical approaches for solving IT problems throughout CMS while facilitating/coordinating the developed solutions with CMS and external partners. This includes developing plans that supporting CMS in IT Strategy, Program/Project Management support for Medicare Payment System Modernization (MPSM), Shared Services support and other initiatives , CIO Objectives and Key Results (OKR) Performance Meetings Support, Communications Strategy, Organizational Change Management, IT Governance and IT Investments.   

You will be responsible for directing a team consisting of approximately 50 full-time employees each possessing variable levels of capabilities, experience, and collaborative duties.  The team shall include up to seven Task Leads each serving as the most senior practitioner within their assigned area(s) of responsibility.  This is a unique career opportunity that brings empowerment, cutting-edge technologies, engagement with industry leading technologists, and collaboration across many Offices throughout HHS CMS in order to resolve complex information system challenges.  

In summary, CMS OIT will rely on your team to provide the expertise necessary to facilitate planning, oversight, and delivery of mission-critical IT and business initiatives. 

• Provide a critical infusion of project management expertise and solutions engineering. 

• Help plan, control, and monitor projects as an integral part of the project management team. 

• Function as an agent in the management of assigned projects and as an integrated team member. 

• Provide rapid responsiveness to changing requirements. 

• Recognize Government objectives as its own objectives. 

• Institute and practice the same services being requested by CMS. 

• Be responsible for the correctness of methods and techniques used. 

What do you need to succeed in this role? 

• Experience managing federal IT systems programs / projects with at least 30 support staff who are providing the following support that involves the following: 

• At least 7 years of Program Management of large technology initiatives with complex engagements for mission-critical objectives. 
• Performance Management & Continuous Improvement of Technology platforms as well as improving / optimizing the efficiency and effectiveness of operational business processes. 

• IT Governance and compliance with federal policies, standards, regulations, Executive Orders, Congressional Mandates, etc. 

• Cybersecurity directives by Federal Executive Office, OMB, CISA 

• Enterprise Dashboards used to track the status of Programs, Projects, Resources, IT Assets, and Risk.