Senior Program Manager

Kentro

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kentro is hiring for Senior Program Manager to support FAA. This role provides overall leadership and oversight for enterprise programs, projects, releases, and modernization initiatives across the ADO portfolio. The Senior Program Manager will oversee execution and administration of all task order activities, ensuring alignment with requirements and successful delivery outcomes. Key responsibilities include managing scope, schedule, budget, risk, and contractor performance, as well as leading coordination across ADO-110, ADO-120, and ADO-200. The role also involves managing cross-platform dependencies, supporting governance and reporting, overseeing data engineering efforts, coordinating cloud and hybrid architecture activities, and supporting the implementation of data governance frameworks. Additionally, the position requires oversight of artificial intelligence and machine learning initiatives, delivery of business intelligence capabilities, and ensuring all deliverables are complete, accurate, and compliant with requirements. Maintaining schedule discipline, monitoring performance, ensuring delivery within budget, and maintaining responsiveness to stakeholder needs are crucial. The role also includes identifying, documenting, and managing program risks, issues, and dependencies, providing executive-level reporting, facilitating meetings, and communicating complex information clearly. Managing project queues and backlogs, supporting product feature roadmaps, and overseeing business processes and workflows are also key functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in any field or discipline
Acquisition, governance, financial management, and leadership experience
Minimum 10 years of experience managing enterprise-level programs
Federal experience in a technical or managerial business environment
Ability to manage large amounts of complex information and draw sound conclusions
Ability to prioritize and manage actions in high-volume, high-stress environments
Strong problem-solving skills using systematic analysis and sound judgment
Excellent communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including facilitation of large stakeholder engagements
Ability to handle confidential and proprietary information with discretion
Demonstrated ability to adapt to dynamically changing technologies
Experience supporting Product feature roadmaps
Experience supporting Business process and workflow development
Experience supporting Project timeline, milestone, and status reporting
Experience supporting Risk and dependency tracking
Experience managing Project queues and backlogs
Experience managing Complex technical programs within budget and compliance constraints
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Proficiency with Adobe
Proficiency with Jira
Proficiency with ServiceNow
Proficiency with Microsoft Project
Proficiency with Sharepoint
US Citizen
Must comply with FAA System and access requirements
Must meet updated ID requirements

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting enterprise data, analytics, or platform modernization efforts
Experience working in large, multi-stakeholder federal environments
Familiarity with data engineering, cloud, AI/ML, or business intelligence initiatives

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and oversight for enterprise programs, projects, releases, and modernization initiatives across the ADO portfolio
Oversee execution and administration of all task order activities, ensuring alignment with requirements and successful delivery outcomes
Manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and contractor performance across all program activities
Lead coordination across ADO-110, ADO-120, and ADO-200, ensuring alignment of priorities and execution efforts
Manage cross-platform dependencies and integration across legacy and modernized environments
Support governance, reporting, and acquisition-related activities
Oversee data engineering efforts, including data pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows, and real-time data processing
Coordinate cloud and hybrid architecture activities, including identity management, monitoring, and operational controls
Support implementation of data governance frameworks, including data cataloging, metadata management, and data quality initiatives
Provide oversight of artificial intelligence and machine learning initiatives, ensuring alignment with program objectives
Manage delivery of business intelligence capabilities, including dashboards, reporting, and analytics platforms
Ensure all deliverables are complete, accurate, and compliant with requirements
Maintain schedule discipline, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met on time
Monitor performance to ensure minimal rework and timely issue resolution
Ensure delivery within budget constraints and maintain cost control
Maintain responsiveness to stakeholder needs and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
Identify, document, and manage program risks, issues, and dependencies
Implement mitigation strategies and ensure resolution without impact to delivery
Provide executive-level reporting on program status, risks, and outcomes
Facilitate large virtual and in-person meetings, including governance forums
Communicate complex technical and programmatic information clearly to stakeholders
Manage project queues and backlogs, providing prioritization recommendations
Support development and sustainment of product feature roadmaps
Oversee creation and implementation of business processes and workflows
Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of timelines, milestones, risks, and dependencies

Benefits

paid time off
healthcare benefits
supplemental benefits
401k including an employer match
discount perks
rewards
education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development
flexibility for professional growth and networking
funds for activities – virtual and in-person
happy hours
holiday events
fitness & wellness events
annual celebrations
charity galas/events