Innovation Portfolio Program Manager - Reston, VA

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for an Innovation Portfolio Program Manager to join our team in Reston, VA.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Purpose

The Program Manager, Innovation Portfolio, is responsible for managing the intake, prioritization, coordination, and execution of digital innovation initiatives across the organization. This role ensures that projects align with strategic goals, are properly resourced, and deliver measurable business value. Working under the Vice President of Product & Innovation, the Program Manager partners with stakeholders across departments to evaluate ideas, maintain transparency, and ensure timely execution of a portfolio of digital transformation, automation, and internal product development projects. The role is critical in fostering an innovation-driven culture, supporting agile delivery, and promoting strategic alignment between technology initiatives and business needs.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Establish and maintain the innovation intake and prioritization framework.
• Support strategic planning by aligning initiatives with business objectives and capacity.
• Facilitate governance and decision-making forums to review portfolio status and approve new projects.

At the Operational and Company Level

Do the Work

Success Metrics and Competencies

Qualifications

About Bowman

Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We're committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.

A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes :

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

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Note : While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

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