Program Manager - Enterprise Applications

SAIC•Washington, DC

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Program Manager to support a large federal government agency. Under the direction of the overall Program Manager, this position manages and leads the performance of a functional service area within a larger program. The role is hybrid in Washington, DC, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule during normal business hours. After-hours and weekend support may be required during planned or emergency events. The Program Manager serves as the primary customer interface for government executive- and director-level leadership on technical and business matters, information sharing, and basic problem resolution. The role integrates program activities to meet contract requirements and performance objectives, manages risks and customer relationships, and oversees program staffing and quality compliance. It also supports business development and program staff management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 15 years of experience, or a master's degree and 13 years of experience; additional experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Experience managing software development projects or a software development background.
Experience managing or leading 100 or more program staff, including direct labor, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Ability to conduct management and contract discussions with internal cross-functional teams using standard, well-defined processes, procedures, techniques, or tools.
Experience in personnel management.
Ability to act independently while being routinely reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall quality and content.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Self-motivation, professional demeanor, and accountability.
U.S. citizenship.
Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Nice To Haves

ITIL 4v Foundations certification.
PMP certification.
Risk management experience.
Earned Value Management experience.
Experience with ISO-2000 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary customer interface for government executive- and director-level leadership on technical and business matters, information sharing, and basic problem resolution.
Manage, lead, and integrate activities in accordance with contract requirements, ensuring technical, schedule, cost, and financial performance.
Identify and analyze variances and recommend corrective actions.
Define and contribute to the program baseline and execute in accordance with contractual requirements.
Manage risk, customer relationships, and program staffing.
Ensure compliance with quality standards and escalate challenges to leadership.
Support business development and program staff management.
Conduct management and contract discussions in coordination with internal cross-functional teams.
Escalate program issues to management for assistance and provide input to corporate activities, including performance reviews, compensation-related actions, and staffing and hiring recommendations.
Raise personnel issues to appropriate internal support elements.