Portfolio Program Manager - Clearance Required

Logistics Management Institute•Scott AFB, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

LMI is seeking a Portfolio Program Manager (PM) to lead a team of PMs and subject matter experts in supporting a variety of contracts for the U.S. Transportation Command. This Portfolio PM will provide overall leadership, management, and technical oversight for all LMI contractor personnel at USTRANSCOM Headquarters located at Scott AFB, IL. LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed. Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

Requirements

At least 10 years of program management and/or senior staff level experience working in the Department of War (Joint Staff, Service Headquarters Staff, Major Command (MAJCOM), Agency and/or CCMD Staff).
Bachelor's degree and 10+ years’ work experience in the areas of logistics, transportation, supply chain management, joint operations, and the Joint Strategic Planning System.
Proven expertise in coordinating and delivering complex projects across the full project lifecycle.
Experience building and leading teams of high functioning personnel.
Ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently.
Extremely strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, MS Teams, CostPoint, UKG, iCIMS and ServiceNow.
Must be self-directed, detail oriented and comfortable working and communicating around senior DoW and Industry leaders.
SECRET clearance, TS/SCI eligible.

Nice To Haves

Prior military planning experience preferred.
Master’s degree or higher.
Prior program management experience running projects or portfolios of similar size and scope.
TS/SCI clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership, management, and technical oversight for all LMI contractor personnel at USTRANSCOM Headquarters.
Provide direct supervisory authority and staff development for multiple Program Managers and contract teams.
Establish goals, monitor timelines and deliverables, and manage staffing and budgets for assigned contracts.
Ensure timekeeping compliance for all portfolio personnel.
Conduct annual performance reviews of assigned Program Managers and semi-annual reviews for skill, title, and compensation alignment.
Prepare and deliver monthly Performance Management Review (PMR) briefings to LMI leadership.
Conduct weekly check-ins with the client and LMI staff to manage performance, identify issues, and proffer solutions.
Effectively communicate with clients, partners, potential partners, and staff.
Utilize demonstrated understanding of the client’s mission, current geopolitical environment, national security policies and objectives, and a robust understanding of deployment and distribution operations.
Represent LMI at events to build and strengthen relationships, explore growth opportunities, and maintain knowledge of evolving capabilities and requirements.
Act as the primary liaison between project teams, senior leadership, the client, and external stakeholders.
Contribute to the pursuit and capture of new opportunities to grow the USTRANSCOM portfolio.
Evaluate future opportunities and take appropriate Business Development actions.
Provide appropriate gate reviews and briefings to LMI senior leadership.
Position for successful bids on recompetes.
Research, understand, and leverage LMI’s platform solutions for client delivery.