Program Manager, Secure Architecture Advisory Services (SA&AS)

Battelle•Columbus, OH

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Battelle’s Rapid Mission Technologies (RMT) Portfolio within the Advanced Microsystem Solutions (AMS) business line delivers solutions at the intersection of physics, hardware and software at mission speeds. The portfolio focuses on prototyping and rapidly developing solutions across complex systems from ideation to platform delivery. The speed and depth of programs requires a diversity of systems engineering, test and evaluation expertise, digital engineering, and domain specialists, to deliver mission relevant solutions in mission relevant timelines. The Secure Architecture Advisory Services (SA&AS) Program Manager will drive a set of programs that support various strategic accounts across the portfolio by enabling client access to critical SMEs across Battelle needed to solve some of the nation’s most challenging national security problems. The PM will build upon current programs to secure new projects, provide input to guide internal investment, orchestrate market engagements, and build the program infrastructure to grow into larger markets. You’ll work closely with engineering leads to ensure high-quality, mission-relevant deliverables, and Division Managers to drive execution and innovation. This position will operate from our Columbus, Ohio offices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field of study with (8-10) years’ experience with considerations for advanced degrees.
(5-7) years of demonstrated project/program management experience, including experience with government contracts.
Demonstrated experience with proposal management and leading and winning proposals within the cyber domain
Demonstrated ability communicating at all levels; executive management, teaming partners, and customers
Familiar with CRM systems (preferred Microsoft Dynamics) and proposal tools, including AI for proposals.
Experience managing a dispersed workforce across various functions in support of large-scale client efforts
Strong communication skills across executive stakeholders, technical teams, and customers
US Citizenship with a Top Secret clearance & full-scope polygraph

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics, Physical Sciences, Business, or equivalent
Experience supporting research, development, and production of secure state-of-the-art technical capabilities
Shipley Certification or equivalent certification
Project/Program/Portfolio Management Professional certification(s)
Experience supporting advanced R&D, cybersecurity, or national security programs
Background in technical/management consulting or advisory services delivery

Responsibilities

Ability to engage and build relationships with clients to collect, understand, and define their requirements, analyze and translate those requirements into project plans and milestones, and create realistic resource-loaded schedules to manage and report progress
Lead execution across a portfolio of advisory and SME-based contracts, ensuring alignment of scope, schedule, cost, and mission outcomes
Serve as the primary customer interface and trusted advisor, shaping mission needs and influencing future work
Translate loosely defined customer problems into baselined scope, deliverables, and execution plans
Orchestrate a distributed, matrixed workforce of subject matter experts across multiple concurrent efforts
Build and maintain a responsive SME network to align expertise with emerging customer needs
Managing the planning, organizing, and delivery of tasks and projects, overseeing independent analysis and establishing the quality of client deliverables
Own program financial performance
Lead proposal development and pipeline conversion from opportunity shaping through program close out, the full lifecycle.
Align proposals with portfolio strategy, pricing, and resource availability
Serve as single-threaded PM lead for programmatic content in proposals
Partner with finance, contracts, and operations teams to manage forecasting, reporting, and variance resolution
Implement program business rhythm, including staff meetings, reviews, and reporting cycles
Ensure high-quality delivery in environments where success is measured by mission impact rather than traditional deliverables
Ensure delivery of mission impact where outcomes may not follow traditional deliverable structures
Manage client expectations and leverages client relationships to develop additional business opportunities.
Coach others, recognize their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.