Program Operations Manager / Team Lead (2 Positions Open)

T12 Technologies•Kyiv, KY

4h•$126,343 - $139,642

About The Position

T12 Technologies is seeking to fill two Program Operations Manager/Team Lead positions to support a U.S. Government foreign assistance program in Ukraine. The Primary position will serve as the lead interface with U.S. Government stakeholders and hold delegated authority for operational decision-making, program performance, reporting, and compliance. The Alternate position will support operational continuity, in-country coordination, field activities, and mission execution to ensure seamless program operations. Together, both positions are responsible for delivery in a dynamic, high-risk environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Security Studies, Public Administration, Project Management, Law Enforcement, or related discipline.
Minimum seven (7) years of program or project management experience
Minimum five (5) years managing teams in austere, conflict, or post-conflict environments
Experience supporting U.S. Government or international donor-funded programs
Experience coordinating with U.S. Embassies, DoS, INL, or similar entities preferred
Minimum five (5) years in operational coordination, defense/security cooperation, humanitarian, or donor-funded programs
Experience coordinating with government or institutional organizations in Ukraine preferred
Experience supporting conflict or post-conflict operations preferred
Experience with End-Use Monitoring (EUM), asset tracking, or donor compliance
Experience producing reporting deliverables for government or donor entities
Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation methodologies
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools and structured data/reporting systems
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
Ability to operate effectively in dynamic, high-risk environments.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
English required; Ukrainian or Russian desirable
Ukrainian (fluent) required; English (professional proficiency) required; Russian desirable
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (eligibility required)
Must be legally authorized to work in Ukraine and meet local background vetting requirements

Nice To Haves

PMP or equivalent professional certification
Experience supporting U.S. Government, NATO, EU, or donor-funded programs
Experience managing geographically dispersed operational teams

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate daily program operations and field activities across dispersed locations
Oversee compliance, monitoring, quality assurance, and performance tracking activities
Support data collection, documentation, and reporting in line with U.S. Government requirements
Coordinate logistics, inspection activities, and field travel to mission sites
Manage schedules, resources, and operational workflows
Maintain awareness of security, regulatory, and operational environments
Ensure program continuity during delegation or staff absences
Engage cross-functional teams, including program, field, logistics, and compliance personnel
Serves as the principal point of contact with U.S. Government stakeholders, including U.S. Embassy, DoS, and INL
Holds delegated authority to act on behalf of the contractor for operational decisions
Oversees budgeting, cost-reimbursable travel, resource planning, and reporting deliverables
Leads incident, monthly, and annual reporting cycles
Implements security and risk mitigation protocols in conflict-affected environments
Facilitates coordination with government, institutional, and host-nation stakeholders in Ukraine
Supports field mission planning, logistics, and travel coordination
Assists with data collection, evaluation, and monitoring activities related to End-Use Monitoring (EUM)
Maintains situational and regulatory awareness relevant to in-country operations
Provides operational continuity in the absence or delegation of the Primary Team Lead