Senior Furniture Program Manager

Aleto, Inc. • Washington, DC

2d • $150,000 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Aleto, Inc. is seeking a Senior Program Manager who brings not only deep program-management expertise but also the independent judgment, critical thinking, and proactive leadership needed to excel in a complex, fast-paced environment. Success in this role means consistently taking initiative, doing the right thing without being asked, and earning the customer’s trust through reliable, transparent, and high-quality performance.
The Senior Program Manager will oversee the performance of a Furniture & Services contract and serve as the primary Account Manager point of contact (POC) between Aleto and the Government. This includes full responsibility for managing performance, coordination, and execution of all Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Call Orders.
The Program Manager will have full authority to act on behalf of Aleto in all contract-related matters and is accountable for ensuring seamless daily operations. While based at contractor facilities, the PM is expected to spend meaningful time at the client’s locations to understand mission needs firsthand, anticipate challenges, and drive solutions that strengthen the customer relationship and advance mission objectives.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for SCI access and Polygraph.
• Must successfully complete a government-issued polygraph at the time of contract award.
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree/certification in Project Management, Interior Design, Architecture, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in furniture procurement, facilities management, or workplace strategy.
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building abilities with experience supervising staff and consultants.
• Proven capability to manage large-scale, multi-site furniture and warranty programs.
• In-depth understanding of commercial furniture products, ergonomics, and space planning.
• Experience with BIFMA, ANSI, LEED standards, and familiarity with GSA and FAR procurement regulations.
• Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project)
• Knowledge of IWMS/CAFM/Space Management Applications
• In-depth proficiency with AutoCAD and other design tools such as CAP and CET.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to clients and executives
• Ability to write clearly, edit for spelling and grammar, and adapt writing styles as needed
• Highly developed interpersonal and customer relationship management skills
• Professional demeanor with strong work ethic, discretion, and resourcefulness
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Team-oriented, with the ability to initiate and follow through on independent tasks
• Strong ability to work in a fast-paced environment with excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Proficient in multitasking and adapting to shifting priorities
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality output
• Strong customer service, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze situations, identify issues, and provide solutions
• Expertise in risk management, both financial and programmatic
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills with a strategic approach to data interpretation
• Strong ethical standards and sound judgment
• Decisive, with the ability to exercise independent judgment in high-pressure situations
• Ability to leverage organizational data in decision-making processes
• Skilled in delegation and team management
• Strong skills in negotiating, overseeing financial feasibility analyses, and conveying complex findings
• Familiarity with strategic planning, Federal regulations, historic preservation, and property disposal processes
• Highest level of integrity in managing confidential information
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally
• In-depth knowledge of federal property processes and legal frameworks
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with government agencies, contractors, and local professionals

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary POC to the Government for contract performance and coordination of all BPA Call Orders.
• Act as a Trusted Advisor to the customer.
• Support the customer by solving complex problems and overcoming design and logistical challenges.
• Manage and oversee all furniture and related services projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, and compliance standards.
• Lead cross-functional teams across multiple sites, ensuring seamless communication and project execution.
• Direct logistics, phasing, risk mitigation, and resource allocation for large-scale furniture programs.
• Provide expert guidance on furniture procurement, design, ergonomics, and space planning.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable procurement and industry standards.
• Utilize project management software and design tools to plan, track, and report project progress.
• Compliance with all Aleto processes, standards, and guidelines, including utilizing the employee and intranet platforms, clocking in and/or entering time on a daily basis, submitting expense reports, providing monthly progress reports, etc.
• Participate in recurring performance development meetings with your Aleto Team Lead to discuss current job tasks, promote open dialog/feedback, recognize and celebrate wins, and review positive and purposeful approaches for meeting work-related and professional development goals.
• Attend team meetings, tri-annual company All-Hands Meetings, and other company-sponsored team-building events to foster and support Aleto's core values, vision, and culture.
• May direct employees' work in lower job classifications.
• Will assist in training newly hired departmental staff.
• Assess and rate employee performance.
• Will supervise work performed by subcontractors and other third-party vendors.

Benefits

• Aleto employees are offered single, single-plus-one-dependent, or family medical, vision, and dental insurance plans.
• Aleto offers three medical plan options to employees. Aleto contributes 75% of the employee premium to the base medical plan and the option to “buy up” for the two additional plans.
• Aleto contributes 75% of the employee premium for the vision and dental plans.
• The option to enroll in an HSA or FSA, depending on elected medical insurance coverage. Dependent Care FSAs are also available.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance coverage.
• Paid time off includes eleven federal holidays. Full-time employees accrue PTO at the rate of 5 hours per pay period for a total of three weeks per year. In addition, employees are provided with a separate bank of 40 hours of paid sick leave per year.
• Aleto offers full-time employees a 401(k) qualified retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree