Program Manager

Bixal

. Lead delivery of data.CMS.gov, the CMS open data platform hosting more than 170 data products .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Agile product management, leading cross-functional teams, and managing open data projects. Proficient in overseeing project planning, task order management, and stakeholder engagement within CMS frameworks.

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Agile Product ManagementOpen Data Project ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipJira and Confluence ProficiencyDCAT-US 3.0 Expertise

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementBacklog ManagementSprint PlanningFinancial TrackingTask Order ManagementData GovernanceRisk IdentificationPerformance ReportingTransition PlanningUser Communication

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluenceSlackGitHub

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPSAFeCertified ScrumMaster

Industry Keywords

CMSOpen Data StandardsPublic Trust DeterminationSection 508WCAG 2.1 AA

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DrupalPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead delivery of data.CMS.gov, the CMS open data platform hosting more than 170 data products
Serve as primary strategic and delivery lead and own the product roadmap
Lead and manage a cross-functional agile team of 15–25 people and scale staffing as authorized
Own product strategy and rolling roadmap; prioritize the backlog by desirability, feasibility, and viability
Lead two-week sprints, three-sprint Program Increments, planning, demos, retrospectives, and Scrum of Scrums
Oversee task order management, project and sprint planning, financial tracking, and estimate at completion
Produce Monthly Status Reports covering accomplishments, risks, QASP performance, financials, velocity, and staffing
Produce Project Status Dashboards using live Jira and Confluence data
Develop and maintain the QASP and report performance against metrics and SOO key results
Identify risks, blockers, and dependencies and present proposed paths forward to CMS
Serve as primary CMS point of contact, including the COR, CO, and Product Owners
Coordinate with the Office of Communications and data-owning components across CMS
Plan and deliver at least 10 new data product releases per contract year
Oversee help desk operations, user communications, outreach, and presentations for CMS leadership
Apply open data standards and strengthen data and content governance
Coordinate with other CMS contractors in cross-contractor forums
Lead transition-in activities to achieve full operational capability within six months
Deliver the Transition-Out Plan 90 days before the end of performance
Perform other relevant duties as assigned and qualified/trained to perform

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in management, public administration, IT, or a related field
Minimum 10 years of relevant program or project management experience
Minimum 4 years on open data projects
Demonstrated expertise in DCAT-US 3.0
Minimum 4 years working directly with CMS programs or data
Experience managing cross-functional teams and leading 15–25 people
Deep knowledge of Agile product management principles, including sprint planning, backlog management and release planning
Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Slack, and GitHub
Ability to oversee task order management, reporting, sprint planning, and project planning
Experience facilitating stakeholder engagement across multiple CMS components and data owners
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including briefing government leadership
Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Public Trust determination
Legally authorized to work in the US
Nice to have: PMP, SAFe, Certified ScrumMaster, or equivalent agile certification
Nice to have: Experience with Drupal-based public websites or large public data platforms
Nice to have: Familiarity with CMS security and ATO processes, Section 508, and WCAG 2.1 AA
Nice to have: Experience with hosting migrations or website consolidation projects
Bixal does not provide visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flex hours
401K with matching incentive
Parental Leave
Medical/dental/vision benefits
Flex Spending Account
Company provided short-term disability and life insurance
Commuter benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
11 Paid holidays
Reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment