Senior Program Manager

Akima, LLC•North Charleston, SC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

AMO is looking for a Senior Program Manager to work in North Charleston, SC. The Senior Program Manager (PM) provides strategic and operational leadership across a portfolio of programs supporting NIWC Atlantic and PEO Digital. This role is responsible for driving execution excellence across multiple projects and teams delivering cloud, cybersecurity, data, and enterprise IT capabilities. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; PMP preferred
12+ years of program management experience supporting DoD/Navy programs
Experience leading multi-program or portfolio-level efforts
Strong experience with financial management, invoicing, and CLIN/SLIN/ACRN structures
Familiarity with WAWF/PIEE, eCRAFT, and DoD financial reporting processes
Experience supporting cloud, cybersecurity, or enterprise IT programs
Active Secret clearance required

Nice To Haves

PMP preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures consistent performance across cost, schedule, and technical objectives while maintaining strong Government relationships and enforcing disciplined financial management and reporting practices.
Provide leadership and oversight across multiple programs and project teams
Ensure delivery of all work in accordance with contract requirements, timelines, and performance standards
Establish and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, and performance metrics
Drive consistency in execution, reporting, and delivery across the portfolio
Serve as senior interface to Government stakeholders (KO, CORs, PMs, IPT leads)
Lead executive-level briefings, program reviews, and status updates
Maintain strong, trusted relationships with NIWC Atlantic and PEO Digital leadership
Ensure proactive communication and rapid issue resolution
Oversee financial performance across the portfolio, including forecasting, burn rate, and cost control
Ensure accurate, timely invoicing across all programs in WAWF/PIEE
Enforce standardized reporting of monthly spend by CLIN/SLIN/ACRN across teams
Maintain real-time visibility into funding, obligations, expenditures, and remaining balances
Ensure alignment and accuracy across eCRAFT, invoices, and internal financial systems
Identify and resolve funding or billing discrepancies and drive corrective actions
Oversee delivery of enterprise capabilities, including: Cloud architecture and migration (AWS/Azure), FinOps and cloud cost optimization, Cybersecurity and RMF compliance, Data management, analytics, and BI solutions
Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with DoD and DON standards
Drive continuous improvement, automation, and modernization initiatives
Lead and mentor Program Managers and technical leads across the portfolio
Ensure proper staffing, skill mix, and performance management across teams
Oversee subcontractor integration, performance, and compliance
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and execution discipline
Ensure adherence to quality standards, contract requirements, and audit readiness
Maintain high CPARS performance through consistent delivery and customer satisfaction
Oversee risk identification, mitigation strategies, and issue resolution across programs
Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, clearance, and regulatory requirements