Program Manager

Description

THIS ROLE IS CONTINGENT ON CONTRACT AWARD

About the role

Serves as the primary interface between contractor personnel and the client. Provides overall leadership, coordination, and oversight for contract execution, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and timely support services. Responsible for program cost, schedule, and performance management, while advising federal leadership and enabling mission success through structured program management, strategic planning, and cross-functional coordination.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Point of Contact (POC) to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and government stakeholders
• Plan, execute, and oversee all program activities in alignment with the client’s strategic priorities
• Manage program cost, schedule, and performance in accordance with contract requirements and agency expectations
• Provide strategic, technical, and operational guidance to federal leadership
• Facilitate coordination among cross-functional teams, agency stakeholders, and external partners
• Track, assess, and report program progress, risks, issues, and performance outcomes
• Support the development and implementation of process improvements and best practices
• Ensure all program deliverables meet established quality, compliance, and timeliness standards
• Lead and participate in program meetings, briefings, and formal status updates
• Ensure adherence to federal contract compliance requirements and internal company policies

Requirements

• Contractor personnel shall meet the following minimum requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years experience in a related field OR Associate’s degree with a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience managing federal programs or government contracts
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and stakeholder engagement skills

Preferred Qualifications (if Applicable)

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
• Experience supporting policy-driven, operational, or mission-critical federal programs

Core Competencies

• Program and Project Management
• Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination
• Strategic Planning and Execution
• Risk, Performance, and Quality Management
• Federal Contract Compliance

Equal Employment Opportunity

CTR Management Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.