Program Manager / Lead Engagement Manager

Bart & Associates LLC•Ashburn, VA

About The Position

Program Manager / Lead Engagement Manager At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team! Job Summary B&A is seeking an experienced Program Manager / Lead Engagement Manager to lead client engagements and manage cross-functional teams to deliver successful project outcomes. This role serves as the central point of contact between internal consulting teams, senior leadership, and clients, ensuring alignment, communication, and execution excellence throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in program management, engagement management, or a related leadership role
Proven experience managing client-facing projects and cross-functional teams
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
US citizenship is required and the ability to obtain a CBP security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in consulting or professional services environments
Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall)
PMP, PgMP, or similar certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and manage multiple client engagements, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives
Serve as the primary liaison between clients, consulting teams, and senior leadership
Drive program strategy, planning, execution, and performance monitoring
Facilitate clear and consistent communication across all stakeholders
Identify risks, issues, and dependencies, and implement mitigation strategies
Oversee resource allocation and team coordination to maximize efficiency and productivity
Ensure high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction
Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to project teams
Support business development efforts, including client relationship management and opportunity identification

Benefits

B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU).
B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.
The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
A formal mentorship program
Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
Brand Ambassador program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
Monthly teambuilding events
B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more