Program Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide comprehensive leadership and take responsibility for program execution, delivery performance, financial oversight, staffing, and customer satisfaction.

• Oversee large, multidisciplinary teams and subcontractor partners involved in complex federal IT and transformation projects.

• Act as the main point of contact for senior government stakeholders and foster trusted relationships.

• Identify, escalate, and address program risks, performance issues, and contractual challenges.

• Promote accountability among delivery teams to ensure timely achievement of milestones, deliverables, and contractual obligations.

• Supervise program budgets, labor utilization, forecasting, staffing strategies, and financial outcomes.

• Collaborate with corporate leadership, contracts, finance, and business development teams to ensure that program execution aligns with customer priorities and business goals.

• Lead executive-level briefings, program evaluations, and communications with customers.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in business, information technology, management, or a related field; equivalent experience may substitute for formal education.

• A minimum of 12 years of relevant professional experience.

• At least 10 years of experience in program or project management.

• A minimum of 5 years leading large, complex federal IT programs.

• Direct experience in supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), with an understanding of VA organizational structures, stakeholder environments, and program delivery expectations.

• Experience managing large-scale programs with substantial budgets, multidisciplinary teams, and multiple subcontractors.

• Proven success in managing demanding federal clients and high-stakes stakeholder relationships.

• Strong understanding of federal contracting, contract execution, financial management, and accountability for performance.

• Exceptional executive presence along with communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.

• Capability to make informed decisions, manage competing priorities, and tackle complex delivery challenges in fast-paced settings.

• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams and achieving measurable program outcomes.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance.

• Preferred: experience supporting multiple VA administrations or enterprise-level VA initiatives.

• Preferred: established connections with senior VA government stakeholders.

• Preferred: experience in supporting enterprise modernization, digital transformation, or large-scale federal technology initiatives.

• Preferred: experience managing Time & Materials contracts, subcontractor performance, and complex labor-based delivery models.

• Preferred: experience navigating politically sensitive or high-visibility federal initiatives.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with company matching.

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.

• Professional development opportunities and training programs.

• Flexible work arrangements and remote work options.