Program Manager

In support of a challenging, critical, and rewarding program that provides integrated voice, video, and data services throughout the Information Technology lifecycle, Amentum is seeking a Program Manager to join our dynamic team of IT professionals dedicated to fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision of up to 180 highly skilled employees who serve at multiple geographically dispersed locations and across twelve functional areas to include Network, Systems, and Unified Communications Engineering, Logistics, Warehouse Operations, Cybersecurity, Project Management, Fielding, Change Management, and Procurement.
• Direct resource planning, workforce management, recruiting, training, and performance management, employee relations, and manpower utilization to ensure a highly effective and mission-focused workforce.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with government stakeholders, senior military leaders, contractor personnel, and the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), serving as the primary point of contact for program execution and contractual matters.
• Attend and lead customer meetings to discuss program performance, contractual requirements, strategic priorities, and technical issues while driving customer satisfaction through exceptional service delivery and accountability.
• Demonstrate expertise in the management and control of complex information systems architectures involving multiple databases, network infrastructures, and communications subsystems.
• Apply extensive functional and operational knowledge of military systems engineering, installation, sustainment, support operations, and logistics business processes.
• Support the implementation of enterprise IT solutions across geographically dispersed locations and guide modernization initiatives through the adoption of current and emerging infrastructure, network, and communications technologies.
• Serve as the program Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing strategic guidance on project prioritization, critical procurements, and mission-essential activities.
• Plan, execute, and oversee projects to ensure delivery within approved budgets, schedules, performance objectives, and contractual requirements.
• Monitor program performance against contract requirements, organizational goals, and key performance metrics to ensure consistent achievement of mission objectives.
• Establish and maintain governance, quality management, and performance measurement processes that drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks while ensuring operational continuity and mission success.
• Oversee procurement activities, vendor coordination, technology lifecycle management, and strategic sourcing efforts in support of program objectives.
• Manage program budgets, funding, financial forecasting, and reporting activities, ensuring expenditures remain within negotiated cost parameters.
• Address and resolve contractual, operational, and technical program issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for organic growth, new business development, and expansion within the existing customer base.
• Safety - Enforce a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Quality - Ensure consistent provision of services that meet customer expectations through adherence to Amentum Quality Policy and applicable Quality System documents.
• Procedure Compliance - Implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to the job.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated experience presenting complex technical and programmatic information to senior government officials and executive leadership.
• Evidence of successful experience managing technical programs of comparable size, scope, complexity, and operational significance.
• Proven expertise in the management and control of complex information systems architectures involving multiple disparate databases, network infrastructures, and communications subsystems.
• Proven skills in manpower utilization, workforce planning, procurement, employee development, training, problem resolution, and employee relations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects within established cost estimates while delivering solutions on schedule and in accordance with performance requirements.
• Functional and operational experience supporting military systems engineering, installation, operations, maintenance, and logistics business processes.
• Strong understanding of program management principles, risk management, quality assurance, and performance metrics.
• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI or TS with the ability to acquire SCI.
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field.
• 15 years of relevant experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• ITIL Foundation or higher certification.
• Experience managing enterprise-level IT services contracts within the Department of Defense.
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed and mission-critical operations.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, cloud technologies, and enterprise architecture methodologies.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Pay

$200,000 - $250,000

Schedule

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM