Groundswell

Technical Program Manager

Who We? Groundswell is a premier technology integrator resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name, Groundswell, represents our commitment to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results . Are you ready to be audacious, be bold and drive change at a rapid pace ? Join us, where w e’ll make a greater impact together.
What You'll do: As a Senior IT Program Manager supporting Department of Transportation (DOT) programs, you will serve as the overall leader and primary interface for contract execution, program performance, and strategic client engagement. You will be responsible for driving the success of large-scale IT initiatives through disciplined program management, vendor oversight, and strong customer relationship management. Key responsibilities include:
Program Management Organize, direct, and manage contract operations encompassing multiple, interrelated project tasks. Oversee all project aspects, including program schedules, budgets, reporting, onboarding/offboarding, and deliverables. Manage program deliverables and ensure task order–specific submissions are accurate and timely. Ensure adherence to federal agency security, confidentiality, and compliance requirements. Work collaboratively with subcontractors to achieve mission objectives. Proactively identify, escalate, and resolve risks and issues to maintain program momentum. Partner with the client and Groundswell leadership to develop and implement solutions for complex program challenges.
Vendor / Subcontractor Management Partner with vendors to engineer secure solutions aligned with customer mission requirements. Define expectations and hold vendors accountable to meet program needs and deliver quality outcomes. Track vendor performance against KPIs and SLAs, ensuring accountability and compliance. Conduct recurring performance reviews and address gaps as needed. Resolve vendor-related risks collaboratively, ensuring continuity of program delivery. Build and sustain strong vendor relationships to support long-term program success.
Customer Relationship Management Serve as the senior-level interface with federal client leadership. Build and maintain strong customer relationships through consistent, high-quality delivery. Collaborate with client teams to review task plans, deliverables, and strategic direction. Provide executive-level reporting with data-driven insights and recommendations. Identify opportunities to expand program value and align with agency mission priorities.
Leadership and Team Management Lead and mentor geographically dispersed program teams, setting clear objectives and ensuring accountability. Cultivate technical and operational excellence across all workstreams. Partner with architects, engineers, and senior leadership to drive innovation and growth. Promote a collaborative, results-driven culture rooted in transparency, integrity, and performance.

Senior IT Program Manager

Backend Engineer

• Serve as the primary technical liaison between the intelligence customer, Groundswell, and Workday engineering teams.
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of Workday solutions, ensuring alignment with architectural best practices and mission objectives.
• Develop and manage secure, scalable Workday configurations and integrations, including Extend applications, Prism analytics, and data conversion strategies.
• Translate business requirements into technical designs that comply with federal and intelligence community standards.
• Support security authorization processes, including understanding of FedRAMP and ATO-related documentation.
• Troubleshoot and optimize Workday performance, security, and integration behavior across the platform.
• Guide delivery teams on best practices in Workday reporting, security modeling, data management, and platform extensibility.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HR IT, cyber security, and cloud infrastructure to ensure technical alignment and compliance.
• Stay up to date on Workday feature releases and emerging federal technology trends to inform ongoing development.

Senior IT Program Manager

Lead Technical Architect