Program Sr. Manager

Accountabilities

• • Own end-to-end program delivery across technical and business functions, ensuring commitments related to scope, schedule, cost, quality, and performance are consistently achieved.

  • Ensure the program team fulfills contractual obligations and service-level agreements while proactively identifying, mitigating, and resolving delivery risks.

  • Manage workforce planning and personnel assignments, including timely onboarding and offboarding of resources.

  • Serve as a primary communication point for client technical personnel, coordinating activities, negotiating tasks, addressing concerns, and resolving issues.

  • Lead and supervise technical and administrative personnel, including subordinate supervisors, with responsibility for hiring, performance management, and other key personnel actions.

  • Manage technical execution, financial performance, and business development activities across a program portfolio generating $10 million or more in annual revenue.

  • Build and maintain a high-performing team focused on quality outcomes, financial performance, accountability, and strong client relationships.

  • Oversee the quality of program products, services, and deliverables, including participation in reviews, audits, and site visits.

  • Lead and coordinate transition activities throughout the contract lifecycle, working with functional leads to ensure smooth and effective transitions.

  • Identify and leverage relevant capabilities across cloud, infrastructure, application development, and related technology areas to support program operations and transition activities.

  • Participate in business development throughout the program lifecycle, including preparing and reviewing technical and cost proposals.

  • Direct financial management activities, including budget development, cost analysis, cost quoting, cost control, reconciliation, and initiatives designed to improve profitability.

  • Coordinate and monitor subcontractor activities, including deliverables, performance, and financial administration.

  • Develop, review, and approve program plans, schedules, consulting agreements, and other program documentation.

  • Prepare and present program reports, technical reviews, and other updates for senior leadership as required.

  • Ensure program activities comply with applicable corporate policies, contractual requirements, government standards, and established procedures.

  • Participate in strategic initiatives and special projects as needed.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

  • 15+ years of relevant experience managing large, multidisciplinary teams in complex environments.

  • Demonstrated experience leading technical and administrative personnel, including subordinate supervisors.

  • Experience with hiring, performance evaluations, workforce planning, and people management.

  • Proven ability to direct complex programs and achieve both client and organizational objectives.

  • Strong experience managing contractual obligations, service-level commitments, delivery risks, and program performance.

  • Demonstrated ability to work directly with clients, align priorities, coordinate activities, and resolve complex issues.

  • Strong financial and business management capabilities, including budgeting, cost control, financial analysis, and profitability management.

  • Experience overseeing subcontractors, vendors, or other external partners is beneficial.

  • Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities across technical, operational, financial, and business development areas.

  • Strong judgment and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make decisions in complex and fast-moving environments.

  • Ability to develop high-performing teams and foster accountability, collaboration, and service excellence.

  • Willingness and ability to travel approximately 30% or more to client locations in Montgomery, Alabama, and Huntsville, Alabama.

  • U.S. citizenship is not required for this position.

  • No current or obtainable security clearance is required.

  Benefits

  • Expected salary range of $170,000–$230,000, with actual compensation determined by experience, geographic location, and applicable contractual requirements.

  • Full-time, remote work arrangement.

  • Full-flex work week designed to provide flexibility between professional and personal priorities.

  • Comprehensive medical plan options, including plans with Health Savings Accounts.

  • Dental and vision insurance options.

  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.

  • Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and personal leave.

  • Paid holidays.

  • Paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury-duty leave.

  • Up to 160 hours of paid family leave during a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees.

  • Short- and long-term disability coverage.

  • Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

  • Personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance options.

  • Career development and internal mobility support.

  • AI-powered career development tools designed to identify potential career steps and learning opportunities.

  • Opportunities to work across technology areas including AI, cloud, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and software development.

  • Regular opportunities to contribute to high-impact mission and technology initiatives.