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.