Program Manager (TS Cleared)

Kentro • Fayetteville, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Kentro is seeking experienced Program Managers who hold an active Top Secret clearance and have a strong track record of leading complex, multi-workstream programs in mission-driven or enterprise environments. Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams, drive execution, and ensure alignment between business objectives, technical delivery, and stakeholder expectations. This posting is intended for candidates who would like to be considered for future opportunities as hiring needs evolve. Our team regularly reviews resumes for both immediate and upcoming openings. If your background aligns with a current or future position, we’ll be in touch.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in program or project management roles of increasing complexity.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, cross-functional programs.
• Strong understanding of program governance, lifecycle management, and delivery frameworks.
• Experience working with technical teams (IT, engineering, cybersecurity, or infrastructure).
• Highly polished communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or other relevant program/project management certifications.
• Experience supporting federal government, defense, or intelligence community programs.
• Familiarity with Agile transformation or enterprise modernization initiatives.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts, and vendor performance.
• Knowledge of ITIL or enterprise service delivery frameworks.
• Experience with program reporting tools such as MS Project, Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Leading end-to-end program management across multiple projects, teams, or workstreams.
• Developing and maintaining integrated program plans, schedules, milestones, and delivery roadmaps.
• Managing program scope, budget, risks, issues, and dependencies across technical and business initiatives.
• Coordinating across engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and executive stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
• Driving Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid program execution methodologies.
• Facilitating executive-level reporting, briefings, and performance tracking across programs.
• Managing vendor relationships, subcontractors, and third-party delivery partners.
• Identifying and mitigating program risks while ensuring alignment to organizational goals and mission priorities.
• Supporting resource planning, capacity management, and prioritization across competing initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with government, security, or regulatory requirements in controlled environments.
• Leading program governance, documentation, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Managing multiple high-visibility initiatives in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Healthcare benefits
• Supplemental benefits
• 401k including an employer match
• Discount perks
• Rewards
• Education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior