Army Program Manager

Dcode•Washington, DC

About The Position

Dcode is a team of doers dedicated to bridging the gap between the speed of technology and the federal government. They align people, culture, policies, and processes to get tech in the hands of those who need it most, operating at the nexus of government leaders, emerging tech companies, and venture capital to turn roadblocks into results. Dcode is looking for a passionate Program Manager to help deliver high-impact programs that improve how their defense sector client identifies needs, finds the right solutions, and puts them into the hands of users quickly. The role involves managing projects from kickoff to delivery, coordinating resources (including Dcode Field Experts), and working directly with senior government leaders to ensure results. The Program Manager will help refine and run the structures, processes, and workflows that allow teams to move from problem to solution efficiently, challenging the status quo and finding creative opportunities for improvement. This fast-paced, meaningful work involves activities like planning iterative delivery sprints and facilitating stakeholder workshops, for someone who thrives on making things happen.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant work experience
Comfort with agile project management.
Experience with government federal budget processes
Experience managing client-facing projects from start to finish.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple moving parts.
Comfort working with both technical experts and senior decision-makers.
The ability to challenge assumptions respectfully and offer better ways forward.
Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills.
A track record of problem-solving, working independently, and delivering results.
Security clearance eligibility required.

Nice To Haves

federal or DoD work preferred
Active Top Secret security clearance strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Become a trusted partner for our federal clients as they bring innovative, agile approaches into their missions.
Help design and stand up operational structures to deliver technology and solutions quickly.
Anticipate client needs and work with leadership and Field Experts to develop solutions.
Offer creative, practical ideas for improving how the government operates—across policy, acquisitions, finance, culture, and processes—to make it more agile and innovative.
Facilitate workshops, write assessments, and turn complex information into clear, actionable recommendations.
Collect feedback and act on it to continuously improve the client experience.
Manage day-to-day delivery for assigned workstreams, producing high quality deliverables and measurable outcomes for your clients.
Identify and track client outcomes to ensure Dcode drives outsized value.
Apply agile principles to plan, execute, and adapt projects based on real-time feedback.
Identify and help implement automation opportunities to make processes faster and more efficient.
Coordinate closely with Field Experts to bring the right expertise into projects at the right time.
Track progress against milestones and communicate updates clearly and frequently to stakeholders.
Capture lessons learned and recommend process improvements.
Track performance data and user feedback to help refine workflows.
Support efforts to remove policy, contracting, and operational barriers.
Understand and manage contract terms to ensure compliance at all times.
Understand the PPBE process and federal program budgeting.
Flag risks early and work with leadership to resolve them quickly.
Implement solutions that make delivery more efficient and scalable.