Senior Program Manager

Rivet • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Senior Program Manager will lead program and project management efforts in support of the Naval Sea Systems Command Safety and Regulatory Compliance Directorate (NAVSEA 09), specifically within the Navy Modernization Planning and Sustainability Department (NAVSEA 09P). This role is critical to the successful execution of Engineering Configuration Management (ECM) and the Navy Data Environment (NDE) for ship modernization initiatives.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in Program/Project Management.
• Demonstrated experience in Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Demonstrated supervisory and personnel management experience.
• Executive-level communication and briefing experience.
• Experience with ISO 9001 – QMS Principles and Practices.
• Experience with CMMI Level III Principles and Practices.
• Experience in Engineering Change Management.
• Able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the position.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering Management or Business Management.
• Program Management Professional (PgMP) Certification.
• 15+ years of experience in DoD/Navy Program Management.
• Familiarity with DoD/DoN Procedures and Policies (DoD 5000 process).

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated program management activities including scheduling, resource allocation, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive Program Management Plan (PMP) aligned with NAVSEA 09P objectives.
• Oversee Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting, in-progress reviews, and performance metrics.
• Manage personnel and subcontractor teams, ensuring alignment with contract deliverables and Government expectations.
• Facilitate modernization policy development, implementation, and updates in accordance with the Navy Modernization Process Management and Operation Manual (NMP-MOM).
• Coordinate and support Navy Modernization Process Team (NMPT) and Decision Board (DB) meetings.
• Provide executive-level briefings and communications to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 – Quality Management System (QMS) and Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level III standards.
• Support training coordination and delivery for modernization stakeholders.
• Oversee transition planning (Phase-In/Phase-Out) and ensure continuity of operations.

Benefits

• Rivet offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience.

What This Job Offers

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