Director Of Technical Program Management Jobs in Kentucky
Director Of Technical Program Management jobs in Kentucky are active and growing, with demand concentrated in healthcare technology, defense and aerospace, logistics, and financial services across the state. Louisville, Lexington, and the Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati metro corridor are the primary hiring hubs, where established employers such as Humana, Lockheed Martin, and Tempur-Sealy International have built lasting technology leadership teams. The most in-demand specialties include enterprise platform delivery, cross-functional Agile transformation, and infrastructure modernization programs. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Salary Range: $110,000 - $120,000
Location: SOFSA, Lexington, KY
Summary: To provide Subject Matter Expert III (SME) Program Management and Labor necessary in support of the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (SOF AT&L) is responsible for all USSOCOM research, development, acquisition, procurement, and logistics. SOF AT&L works with Government, academia, and industry in meeting its mission to provide rapid and focused acquisition, technology, and logistics support to Warfighters, delivering the most effective capabilities to our Special Operations Forces.
LAUKOA personnel will provide contractor support personnel to assist J4 in implementing and systematically maintaining the Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS) Warehouse, Maintenance & Utilization (M&U), Registry, Property Accountability, Force Management, and Materiel Management modules across all Special Operation Forces’ supply support activities. DPAS is the only authorized Accountable Property System of Record (APSR) approved by the DOD.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plans, coordinates and implements USSOCOM SOF AT&L’s Inventory Control Point (ICP), PAS Property Accountability (PA), Warehouse, Maintenance and Utilization (M&U) and Materiel Management implementations/conversions. Implements other DPAS modules as they become available and sustains DPAS module requirements in support of USSOCOM end user.
- Plans, coordinates and implements the conversion of SOF legacy supply and/or inventory management applications to DPAS Warehouse, M&U and Material Management modules including following steps: (1) validate scope of materiel to be converted, (2) validate the item catalog, (3) validate DPAS structure and catalog, (4) validate DPAS due-ins, (5) validate data loads, (6) data validation/reconciliation, and (7) ensure DPAS maintenance.
- Provides logistical, financial and IT subject matter expertise on the implementation of DPAS, including making material (property and inventory) accountability policy and procedure recommendations based on system’s functionality.
- Assists in the development, submission, and prioritization of DPAS System Change Requests (SCRs). Tracks SCR’s status, provides clarifying feedback to DPAS, participates in the DPAS System Acceptance Testing (SAT), provides technical findings and feedback, and supports SCR approval/disapproval recommendations to government.
- Gain certification to become SOCOM DPAS warehouse trainer. Coordinates and provides DPAS classroom instruction and ad-hoc training support as required.
- Support the DPAS Information Owner (IO) as Assistant Information Owner (AIO) with coordination, validation and approval of user access request packages into DPAS.
- Employs matured interpersonal skills, such as action and solution-oriented approach to problem solving, to support DPAS implementation in a fast-paced and fluid environment.
- Actions the government’s intent with little to no direct guidance to achieve objectives.
- Employs the entire Microsoft Office Suite capability to produce manage workload requirements and provide administrative work products.
- Employs matured interpersonal skills, such as action and solution-oriented approach to problem solving, to support DPAS implementation in a fast-paced and fluid environment.
- Ensure all personnel are current with any APSR required training.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree required in logistics management, supply chain or business-related field
- Minimum 10 Years of combined experience with DOD or other federal agency in Financial Management, Program Management, IT, Material Management or Logistics, INCLUDING:
- Minimum 3 years of item management experience
- Minimum 3 years Major Command to Headquarters staff experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in material management utilizing an LIS
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a government or civilian project or team lead
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- DAU Lifecycle Logistics Level I certified
- Requires Secret Clearance on day one of performance
Contingent upon award.
We are an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We offer a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.
We give preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.
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Director Of Technical Program Management Job Market in Kentucky
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Who's Hiring
- Spectrum2

- Amazon2

- Centric Consulting2

- Sustainable Talent2

- Humana1

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software3
- Retail2
- Manufacturing2
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces2
- Consulting & Professional Services2
What Kentucky Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of technical program management jobs across Kentucky.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical discipline required
- Eight or more years of progressive program management experience including senior leadership roles
- Demonstrated experience managing large cross-functional teams across hardware, software, and operations
- PMP or PgMP certification strongly preferred by Kentucky enterprise and government contractors
- Proficiency with Agile, SAFe, or hybrid delivery frameworks at portfolio or program scale
- Experience with budget ownership, executive stakeholder reporting, and portfolio roadmap planning
Director Of Technical Program Management Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a director of technical program management in Kentucky?
The path to a director of technical program management role in Kentucky runs through a combination of technical education and progressive leadership experience. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field, with many preferring a master's. There is no state-issued license for this role in Kentucky, but certifications such as PMP or PgMP from the Project Management Institute carry significant weight with Kentucky's defense, healthcare technology, and logistics employers, and should be treated as near-requirements at the director level.
How much do director of technical program managements make in Kentucky?
Director of technical program managements in Kentucky earn a median of about $140,360 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $85,770 for the lowest 10% to over $217,000 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire director of technical program managements in Kentucky?
Kentucky director of technical program management roles are posted by Spectrum, Amazon, and Centric Consulting and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Kentucky's concentration of healthcare technology firms headquartered in Louisville, defense contractors in the Lexington and Northern Kentucky areas, and large distribution and logistics operations across the state gives the director-level market a broad and varied base of employers.
Which Kentucky cities have the most director of technical program management jobs?
Louisville, Lexington, and Erlanger lead Kentucky for director of technical program management openings. Louisville anchors the market through its dense cluster of healthcare IT, insurance, and logistics headquarters, while Lexington draws on defense, higher education technology, and manufacturing, and the Northern Kentucky corridor benefits from its proximity to Cincinnati's large corporate and financial services employers who post roles accessible to Kentucky-based candidates.
Are there remote director of technical program management jobs in Kentucky?
Yes, and more than most fields, because technical program management is predominantly a planning, coordination, and communication role that translates well to distributed environments. About 45% of director of technical program management openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting both employer flexibility and the seniority of the role. The work most commonly performed remotely includes executive reporting, roadmap planning, and vendor coordination, while large program kickoffs and cross-site delivery reviews often require periodic on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a director of technical program management in Kentucky with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a technical individual contributor or project manager role into a program manager position, then building upward. Kentucky employers such as Humana, Apogee, and Lexmark International typically look for candidates who can demonstrate ownership of a program-sized body of work rather than a specific title. Earning a CAPM or PMP certification while working as a senior project manager or engineering lead is the most common bridge, and internal mobility programs at large Kentucky healthcare technology and manufacturing firms are the most accessible path to the director level without prior director-level tenure.
Where can I find and apply to director of technical program management jobs in Kentucky?
You can find and apply to director of technical program management jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kentucky openings from employers across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and target location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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