Program Manager

Program Manager

Allied Consultants, Inc is a proudly Austin based firm with over 34 years of experience delivering top-tier technical and business professionals within Texas State Agencies. We are currently seeking an experience Program Manager to play a key role within a high-impact technical services team.

At Allied Consultants, we value our consultants and are committed to providing an exceptional experience including :

• Highly competitive pay rates
• Local support staff for responsive, personal service
• Comprehensive benefits package, including :
• Medical insurance (with employer cost sharing)
• Life insurance
• A 401(K) plan with company match
• Flexible spending through a cafeteria plan

Candidates selected for interviews will be subject to a criminal background check and may be required to pass a drug screening, in compliance with federal and state regulations. Allied Consultants is a proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Responsibilities

Location of job : 100% onsite. Candidates must be local to Austin, TX

Role Overview

We are seeking a Program Manager to work directly with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead modernization efforts across the Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) and System Support Services (SSS) divisions. This role is critical to driving process improvements, implementing automation, and leveraging AI tools to streamline complex workflows.

The Program Manager will serve as a bridge between teams, ensuring collaboration, alignment, and consistent execution of project plans. Success in this role requires strong leadership, consensus-building skills, and the ability to create a "nudge" environmentencouraging teams to adopt new practices and maintain momentum toward shared goals.

Organizing programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization. Developing new programs to support the strategic direction of the organization. Creating and managing long-term goals. Developing a budget and operating plan for the program.

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements : Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills / experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

Years

Required / Preferred

Experience

Required

At least eight (8) years information technology (IT) program management experience. Experience should also include : Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Experience in developing clear, concise project documentation.

Required

Successful management of complex projects with a multi-year budget of $10 million or more.

Required

Experience with Microsoft Project, Office, and Visio.

Required

Experience with managing multiple competing priorities, conflict management, and facilitation.

Required

Experience with AI, automation tools, and process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma).

Required

Strong command of PMO standards, stage-gate reviews, and executive reporting.

Required

Ability to translate organizational strategy into actionable program plans

Required

Skilled in presenting complex technical concepts in business-focused language.

Preferred

Proven ability to communicate with senior leaders and executives

Preferred

Strong negotiation and influence skills across IT, business, and external partners.

Preferred

Comfortable operating in ambiguous or fast-changing environments.

Preferred

Strong data-driven reporting and KPI development.

Preferred

Experience creating dashboards for executive consumption and with dashboard tools, such as PowerBI or Tableau.

Preferred

Experience supporting C-suite or executive sponsors.