About Us
HM Strategic Consulting is a multidisciplinary advisory firm helping organizations operate securely, intelligently, and confidently in a rapidly changing world. We partner with government agencies, private companies, nonprofits, SMEs, and brands to solve complex challenges across IT, cybersecurity, operations, business strategy, brand, and marketing.
What sets us apart is how we work. We combine strategic intelligence, integrity, and hands-on execution to deliver solutions that don’t just look good on paper—but work in the real world. Our teams are trusted advisors and active partners, guiding clients from insight to implementation and measurable results.
At HM Strategic Consulting, you’ll work alongside curious, driven professionals who value clarity, collaboration, and impact. We foster a culture where ideas are respected, learning is continuous, and excellence is expected—but never at the expense of integrity or people. If you’re motivated by meaningful work, complex problem-solving, and the opportunity to help shape what’s next, you’ll feel at home here.
- IT Consulting & Technology Modernization
- Cybersecurity & Information Security
- Operational Excellence & Process Improvement
- Business & Management Consulting
- Data, Analytics & Data Warehousing
- Change Management & Organizational Transformation
- Brand Strategy, Management & Execution
- Marketing Strategy & Integrated Campaigns
Job description
HM Strategic Consulting is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support a high-visibility engagement with a state or local government client. This role is central to managing executive-level relationships and delivering clear, data-driven insights that support strategic decision-making within the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO).
As Program Manager, you will provide leadership across program governance, performance reporting, risk management, and cross-functional coordination—ensuring IT initiatives align with organizational priorities and contractual requirements.
- Serve as the primary point of contact between HM Strategic Consulting and senior executive stakeholders.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with OCIO leadership and key decision-makers.
- Ensure IT initiatives and program activities remain aligned with organizational goals and priorities.
- Develop, maintain, and present executive-level dashboards, reports, and briefings.
- Translate complex technical and operational data into clear, actionable insights for leadership.
- Provide regular updates on program performance, IT operations, risks, and key metrics.
- Lead program management activities, including governance structures, reporting cadences, and performance tracking.
- Establish and monitor KPIs to measure program effectiveness and outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and applicable federal, state, and local IT mandates.
- Proactively identify program risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Develop and execute mitigation strategies in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Communicate risks and resolution plans clearly to executive leadership.
- Collaborate with technical teams, business units, vendors, and government stakeholders.
- Drive alignment across multiple workstreams to ensure seamless IT operations and delivery.
- Monitor project budgets, resource utilization, and contractual deliverables.
- Ensure cost-effective execution and compliance with contract requirements.
- Recommend process improvements, reporting enhancements, and technology solutions.
- Support modernization of IT service delivery, performance measurement, and reporting capabilities.
Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field; Masters preferrerd.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT program and/or project management.
- Demonstrated success delivering programs and projects on time and within budget.
- Proven experience managing executive-level stakeholders in complex IT environments.
- Strong experience creating executive dashboards and data-driven reports using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and align IT initiatives with business and organizational objectives.
- Solid understanding of IT operations, governance frameworks, and policy environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting state or local government IT programs.
- Familiarity with OCIO environments and public-sector governance models.
- Experience with Agile, ITIL, PMP, or similar methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
