Program Manager 2

About the role

Responsible for overseeing the execution of the full lifecycle of medium to large sized projects/programs of considerable complexity.

Responsibilities

• Own overall program execution, meeting cost, schedule, technical performance targets and exceeding customer expectations.
• Establish project/program performance measurement baseline.
• Develop, implement and update resource allocation plans.
• Work with functional organizations to recruit, retain and develop key talent.
• Manage and control all phases of projects/programs from inception through completion.
• Act as primary customer contact, managing project/program teams and leading review sessions.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to manage suppliers and monitor performance.
• Identify, assess and apply actions for opportunities, risks, and issues.
• Establish strong customer partnerships and balance needs against plans.
• Develop new business or expand existing products/technologies with customers.
• Provide leadership oversight, fostering an open, positive, inclusive environment.
• Participate in contract negotiations, reporting, deliverables and changes.
• Deploy quality control and assurance processes, ensuring adherence to QMS and customer requirements.
• Coordinate win strategy, competitive captures, and compliant proposals.
• Manage all phases of the business cycle in accordance with company policies.
• Ensure effective oral and written communications and impactful presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (engineering, computer science, business, or related technical field preferred).
• 7 years professional experience in project/program management in commercial or defense industry.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of project/program management tools and processes such as Earned Value Management (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP)/Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and Opportunity/Risk/Issue Management.
• Experience with government projects/programs and direct customer interfaces.
• Ability to work with functional organizations to achieve execution and business goals.
• Continuous improvement implementation across projects/programs in a dynamic, matrixed environment.
• Travel as needed.
• Quick learning of new technologies and applications.
• Experience executing programs through all product lifecycles.
• Persuasive relationship building.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and networking skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Pay

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $100,000 – $275,000, determined by role, level, location, skills, experience, and education.

Benefits

• Workplace flexibility.
• Employee clubs (e.g., photography, yoga).
• Health and finance workshops.
• Off‑site social events.
• Discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

Location: Reston, Virginia 20190.