Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM)

Kentro•McLean, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities. By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones. Kentro is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) with deep federal program execution experience and substantial commercial product development background to lead cybersecurity product integration and federal mission delivery. This role requires an executive-caliber leader capable of translating commercial product maturity and agile delivery discipline into the federal acquisition and compliance environment. The ideal candidate has operated successfully within both FAR-governed federal programs and commercial SaaS or platform product organizations. The TPM will oversee large, complex programs and solution development while ensuring secure, scalable product delivery aligned to federal security frameworks.

Requirements

12–15 years of federal program management experience within GovCon.
10+ years of commercial product development experience (SaaS, cybersecurity platform, cloud-native solutions).
Demonstrated success managing enterprise-scale federal cybersecurity programs.
Experience supporting DoD, VA, DHS, HHS, or Civilian Agencies.
Experience operating in both Agile and traditional acquisition environments.
Technical & Regulatory Expertise Deep knowledge of: NIST RMF lifecycle FedRAMP authorization process DevSecOps toolchains Secure SDLC Zero Trust frameworks Experience leading ATO or continuous ATO efforts.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, GCP).
Contract & Financial Management Experience managing: Cost-plus contracts Fixed-price contracts IDIQ task orders Experience with EVM reporting (where applicable).
Proven track record of delivering margin targets.
Education & Certifications Bachelor’s degree required (STEM or related preferred)
Active Secret clearance required; TS preferred.

Nice To Haves

Agile Scrum Certification
CISSP, CISM, or equivalent strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Federal Program Leadership (12–15 Years Experience Required) Lead large-scale federal cybersecurity programs (>$25M lifecycle preferred).
Manage scope, cost, schedule, and performance across multi-vendor environments.
Drive program governance under FAR/DFARS constructs (CPFF, T&M, FFP).
Lead customer engagement at SES/GS-15/O-6 equivalent levels.
Oversee Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), risk registers, and performance baselines.
Ensure alignment to agency modernization priorities (Zero Trust, cloud migration, AI integration).
Lead ATO lifecycle execution within RMF frameworks.
Commercial Product Development Integration (5–10 Years Experience Required) Translate commercial agile product practices into federal delivery models.
Manage product lifecycle from roadmap definition through release management.
Integrate DevSecOps, CI/CD automation, and continuous security validation.
Coordinate product-market alignment with mission-specific federal use cases.
Drive feature prioritization based on customer feedback, security requirements, and regulatory constraints.
Align product velocity with compliance and audit requirements.
Cybersecurity & Compliance Oversight Ensure compliance with: NIST 800-53 / RMF FedRAMP Moderate/High CMMC (as applicable) Zero Trust Architecture guidance (OMB M-22-09) Oversee continuous monitoring and evidence automation.
Lead audit preparation and remediation planning.
Financial & Portfolio Management Own program P&L, revenue forecasting, margin management.
Monitor burn rate, cost variance, and schedule performance.
Support new business capture, pricing strategy, and ROM development.
Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and Executive Steering Committees.
Cross-Functional Leadership Direct cross-functional teams including engineering, cybersecurity, product, compliance, and operations.
Manage subcontractor performance and teaming partners.
Mentor junior program managers and product leaders.
Establish scalable governance frameworks across multiple programs.

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more.
We invest in our employees – Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development.
Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations.
We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking.
We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.
We work hard; we play hard.
Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day.
We dedicate funds for activities – virtual and in-person – e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations.
In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events.
We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.