Dine Development CorporationDC

Program Manager–Modernization (Technical Program Lead)

Diné Development Corporation is a Navajo Nation owned family of companies focused on providing high-quality services to empower the community.

Dine Development Corporation

Employee count: 201-500

United States only

Job Summary:

The Program Manager serves as the strategic and technical lead for planning and executing Modernization initiatives. This role is not only responsible for programmatic execution but also requires deep technical acumen across cloud platforms, mainframe architectures, modernization methodologies, and DoD cybersecurity compliance. This leader must be fluent in all technical discussions, capable of guiding architectural decisions, and able to manage cross-functional technical teams across infrastructure, software, data, and security domains.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Program Leadership
    • Serve as the senior-most interface between customer leadership, mission partners, providers, and delivery teams.
    • Drive the development of modernization roadmaps, implementation strategies, and investment justifications.
    • Maintain direct accountability for program scope, schedule, cost, and performance metrics aligned with DoD standards.
  • Technical Oversight and Architecture Integration
    • Provide hands-on technical guidance across hybrid cloud, mainframe, and DevSecOps initiatives.
    • Participate in technical assessments, architecture reviews, and code modernization strategy sessions.
    • Guide the integration of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), microservices, API gateways, and AI/ML capabilities into modernization plans.
    • Review and approve solution architecture blueprints, technical risk mitigation plans, and system design artifacts.
  • Risk, Compliance, and Governance
    • Lead and/or support the development of RMF-compliant security plans and ensure alignment with Zero Trust, ICAM, and FedRAMP standards across multiple programs.
    • Oversee all activities required for ATO and CPTC approvals across hybrid environments across multiple programs.
    • Ensure all technical deliverables (e.g., code conversions, infrastructure builds, API integrations) meet DISA STIGs, NIST guidelines, and DoD mandates.
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management
    • Facilitate executive-level briefings, cross-agency planning sessions, and modernization working groups.
    • Provide, coordinate and support modernization consulting expertise to customer mission partners and other mission application owners seeking modernization support through the program.
    • Oversee organizational change management, training, and workforce transition strategies.
    • Ensure timely reporting and issue escalation using modern project management tooling (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Power BI).

    Job Requirements (Education/Skills/Experience):

    Required Skills & Experience:

    • Active Secret clearance required.
    • 10+ years of program management experience in large-scale federal IT modernization efforts, ideally involving mainframe transformation.
    • Demonstrated technical proficiency in:
      • IBM Z systems and mainframe infrastructure
      • Cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure IL5/6, Hybrid Cloud)
      • Code modernization (COBOL to Java/Python/.NET)
      • CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps tooling
      • AI/ML integration and real-time analytics
    • Deep knowledge of DoD IT governance, RMF, SNAP/eMASS, and Zero Trust architecture.
    • Proven success managing hybrid technical teams including cloud engineers, architects, cybersecurity analysts, and developers.

    Preferred Certifications:

    • PMP or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)
    • AWS or Azure Cloud Architect Certification
    • CISSP or CISM

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    About Dine Development Corporation

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    What started as an initiative to support the Navajo Nation has transformed into the Diné Development Corporation (DDC), a beacon of sustainable prosperity. Established in 2004, DDC emerged from a deep-rooted commitment to empower the Navajo people and provide them with opportunities for economic growth. Through strategic expansion and a diverse portfolio of companies, DDC offers high-quality IT, professional, environmental, and research and development services to government agencies and commercial organizations alike.

    Grounded in the rich heritage of the Navajo Nation, DDC thrives on its core values: unwavering integrity, devotion to service, and a commitment to excellence. This culture inspires innovation and bold solutions that address the dynamic challenges faced by their clients. Over the past 17 years, DDC has built a reputation for excellence, nurturing trusted relationships with clients across various sectors, including defense, healthcare, energy, and law enforcement.

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