Senior Program Manager

Groundswell•McLean, VA

4d•$133,407 - $229,455•Hybrid

About The Position

Groundswell is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager with deep expertise in DoD programs, SAP environments, and large-scale IT implementations. This role will lead complex, full lifecycle programs involving the implementation and enhancement of a proprietary, SAP-based product used within defense environments. The ideal candidate is a technical, customer-facing leader who can clearly explain and represent the product, support Business Process Reengineering (BPR), and guide cross-functional teams through multi-year transformation and integration efforts.

Requirements

10+ years of software development and implementation Program/Project Management experience overseeing complex enterprise IT implementations.
Direct DoD contract experience, with strong understanding of government standards, compliance, and governance.
Strong experience with SAP (preferably S/4HANA) and associated functional or technical areas.
Demonstrated success leading BPR, modernization, and large-scale integration initiatives.
Proven ability to explain technical products, architectures, and solution capabilities to diverse audiences.
Experience leading cross-functional delivery teams and managing vendors through full lifecycle execution.
PMP certification.
Must be local to the Washington, DC Metro Area. Will require a minimum of 25% on site at client or Groundswell Headquarters
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD clearance (active preferred)

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting DoD logistics (preferably US Army), supply chain, manufacturing, or mission-support systems.
Active DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

Lead full lifecycle program management for multi-million-dollar DoD-aligned technology initiatives.
Direct SAP ERP programs experience across logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, finance, or related domains.
Manage planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk mitigation, issue resolution, and status/performance reporting.
Oversee requirements analysis, development, integration, testing, UAT, deployment, and sustainment.
Serve as the primary customer-facing program manager, clearly explaining technical concepts and product capabilities to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Engage with DoD customers, IT leadership, engineering teams, and vendor partners to maintain alignment and drive successful outcomes.
Support change management, communication, and adoption strategies across the program.
Operate as a Technical Program Manager with understanding of system architecture, interfaces, data flows, and integration patterns.
Provide Product Owner–level leadership for a proprietary SAP-based solution, ensuring alignment with mission needs, compliance, and operational requirements.
Drive Business Process Reengineering (BPR) to enhance operational efficiency and user experience as required.
Ensure adherence to ITAR, DoD contract guidelines, NIST standards, and all applicable security requirements.
Apply formal PMO methodologies including PMP, Agile, and SAP implementation frameworks.
Oversee contract compliance, vendor performance, and achievement of KPI/SLA targets.