Staff/Principal Engagement Manager (Defense & Security)

Jobgether

9d • Remote

About The Position

In this high-impact role, you will lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects within the defense and security sector, ensuring the successful delivery of transformation initiatives and client-focused outcomes. You will manage multiple workstreams, coordinate cross-functional teams, and implement agile practices to drive efficiency, collaboration, and innovation. Your work will influence critical government programs and services, requiring strategic decision-making, risk mitigation, and stakeholder alignment. This role offers the opportunity to shape mission-critical engagements while coaching and developing high-performing teams. It combines operational excellence, client partnership, and program leadership in a dynamic, remote-friendly environment. You will also have the chance to drive continuous improvement and enhance organizational capabilities across multiple government engagements.

Requirements

• Proven experience applying agile principles to program and project management in a government or defense context.
• Strong ability to build and maintain lasting client relationships and navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• Demonstrated capability to grow business through strategic engagement and business development activities.
• Leadership skills to foster team health, including creating psychologically safe environments and appropriate staffing strategies.
• Expertise in contract compliance, risk management, and professional services delivery.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills to succeed in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
• U.S. citizenship and authorization to work within the U.S.; ability to obtain public trust or security clearance if required.

Responsibilities

• Translate client objectives into actionable engagement strategies, delivering measurable results in the shortest feasible timeframe.
• Assemble and lead multi-disciplinary teams, including subcontractors, to deliver complex defense and security initiatives.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects using agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban, ensuring successful outcomes and timely delivery.
• Remove obstacles and coach teams toward collaboration, self-organization, and high performance.
• Conduct retrospectives and implement improvement actions based on client and internal feedback.
• Provide visibility to engagement status, risk, and progress for management and client stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and operational standards across all project activities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range commensurate with experience, with opportunities for performance-based rewards.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance, plus flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• 401(k) with employer match up to 10% and no vesting period.
• Generous paid time off and federal holidays, plus up to 12 weeks paid parental leave.
• Professional development allowances and technology budget for remote work support.
• Performance and business development bonuses, referral incentives, and charitable donation matching.
• Fully remote-friendly work environment with flexibility to optimize work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed