Senior Program Director

Govcio LLC•UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE

20h•Remote

About The Position

GovCIO is hiring a Senior Program Director to oversee and guide a team developing, implementing, and managing a complex IT program. The role is responsible for program planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and ensuring programs align with organizational goals and meet compliance requirements. It also focuses on team management, performance evaluation, and staff development. The position is fully remote within the United States. The Senior Program Director directs programs from inception through completion and is accountable for cost, schedule, and technical performance. The role includes customer engagement, contract and proposal activities, financial forecasting, staffing, and support for business development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 10–15 years of experience, or commensurate experience.
10+ years of experience managing complex IT programs.
Must be able to attain and maintain FEMA Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

Direct all phases of programs from inception through completion.
Be responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs.
Participate in negotiating contracts and contract changes.
Coordinate preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and contract financial terms and conditions.
Act as the primary customer contact for program activities and lead program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Develop new business or expand the product line with the customer.
Establish milestones, monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, identify program problems, and obtain solutions such as resource allocation or changes to contractual specifications.
Direct the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas.
Manage one or more programs of size and complexity; may manage an operating or field office and supervise professional and technical personnel in their customary disciplines.
Maintain aggressive efforts to achieve objectives.
Prepare manpower staffing plans, including skill and labor mix, to support contract operations; may recruit, interview, and hire staff.
Monitor contracts, subcontracts, and funding, and prepare forecasts of program financial performance.
Acquire follow-on business associated with areas of responsibility and support new business development by personally leading major proposals or doing so through subordinate program or project managers.