Program Manager

American Systems•Arlington, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Program Manager supporting a high-visibility, mission-critical Department of War (DoW) program, you will provide overall leadership, direction, and management for a complex technical program involving multiple projects, stakeholders, workstreams, and contractual requirements. You will manage cross-functional teams, oversee operational activities, and interface with program leadership, serving as the primary interface with customer leadership and internal executives. You will be responsible for program execution across cost, schedule, performance, risk, quality, staffing, and customer satisfaction objectives. The role requires leading integrated planning and execution across multidisciplinary teams, establishing program governance and reporting, monitoring performance, managing partners and resources, and translating customer requirements into executable plans and measurable outcomes. The position is 100% on-site and requires U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance at the time of hire, with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI as required by the program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Physics, Engineering, Program Management, or a related field.
10+ years of experience, including substantial experience managing complex technical programs.
Demonstrated success managing program cost, schedule, performance, and risk in technical, operational, or mission-critical environments.
Strong knowledge of program management principles, lifecycle management, and performance reporting.
Experience managing customer relationships, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
Ability to communicate effectively with executives, technical staff, and customer leadership.
U.S. citizenship and active Secret clearance at time of hire.
Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI as required by the program.
Ability to work 100% on-site.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Current COR Level II or Level III certification.

Responsibilities

Provide overall program management and oversight for a complex technical program.
Serve as the primary point of contact for the customer, corporate leadership, subcontractors, and key stakeholders.
Plan, direct, and coordinate program schedule, cost, staffing, and performance to ensure successful execution of technical, operational, and contractual requirements.
Lead integrated program planning and execution across engineering, operations, cybersecurity, logistics, finance, and contracts teams.
Establish and maintain program governance, management processes, reporting structures, and communication plans.
Monitor program performance and take corrective actions to address issues affecting cost, schedule, technical performance, or customer satisfaction.
Oversee development and maintenance of program management plans, integrated master schedules, risk registers, status reports, and other management artifacts.
Direct subcontractor and vendor performance and ensure effective integration of partner contributions.
Support status meetings, program management reviews, milestone reviews, executive briefings, and customer engagements.
Lead change management efforts, including technical changes, contract modifications, staffing changes, and evolving customer priorities.
Oversee resource planning, workforce management, and personnel performance to ensure the program is properly staffed and aligned to mission needs.
Ensure technical teams are supported in delivering quality solutions that meet mission, operational, and performance objectives.
Develop and execute program strategies, roadmaps, and management approaches for complex technical efforts.
Translate customer requirements and mission objectives into executable plans and measurable outcomes.
Lead integrated product teams and coordinate activities across multiple functional disciplines.
Analyze program data to identify trends, forecast issues, and support decision-making.
Resolve escalated issues involving technical execution, staffing, customer concerns, subcontractor performance, or schedule impacts.