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Program Manager

By / July 29, 2026

• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Type: Contract
• Job #105530

Epitec

Role: Program Manager 3

Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid, must be able to report onsite as needed)

Pay: $59

Position Type: Contract- possible extension

Epitec is seeking an experienced Program Manager 3 to lead a large-scale application modernization initiative for the State of Ohio. This role will be responsible for directing the rewrite and modernization of a legacy .NET application from inception through deployment, ensuring the final product meets business, technical, and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of a software application rewrite and modernization project.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, milestones, resource allocation, budgets, and deliverables.
• Apply project management methodologies that promote collaboration, transparency, governance, and continuous feedback.
• Manage project scope, risks, dependencies, and budget while ensuring successful execution.
• Oversee planning, analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation activities.
• Communicate project status, milestones, and risks to business sponsors, leadership teams, technical teams, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate efforts across development, operations, security, and business teams.
• Identify and mitigate technical debt, integration challenges, and project risks.
• Ensure adherence to established project management processes and delivery standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related technology-focused field.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant Program or Project Management experience.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, or comparable Project Management certification required.
• Strong experience managing large-scale software development, modernization, migration, or application rewrite initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams including development, operations, security, and business stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with project estimation, planning, scope management, risk management, and budget oversight.

Preferred Technical Experience

• Application modernization, refactoring, re-architecting, or legacy system migration projects.
• Understanding of application architecture and modernization strategies.
• Experience evaluating legacy systems and integration points.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies, microservices, and DevOps methodologies.
• Experience using Clarity PPM, Azure DevOps, SharePoint, and similar project management tools.

Ideal Candidate

• Extensive program management experience within complex technology environments.
• Strong background leading modernization or transformation initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders while driving execution and accountability.
• Strong critical-thinking skills with the ability to navigate complex technical and business challenges.
• Experience delivering projects in highly visible, high-risk environments.

This is a hybrid opportunity based in Columbus, Ohio. Candidates must be able to report to the client office as needed.

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