Program Manager
Grid Networks · Reston, VA · 2 mo ago
On-siteProject ManagementFull-time
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and manage the master program schedule, including construction milestones, inspections, and operational readiness activities
- Support stakeholders in defining program scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria
- Ensure all workstreams are properly resourced, sequenced, and executed in alignment with customer and business priorities
- Track and manage multiple concurrent projects and task orders within the overall program
- Perform financial tracking, cost assessments, and variance analysis across the program
- Support budget development, forecast updates, and funding alignment
- Monitor vendor invoices, change orders, and cost performance against contractual terms
- Cook up and manage construction vendors, subcontractors, and service providers
- Support administration of construction and facilities-related contracts
- Track vendor performance, deliverables, and compliance with schedule and scope
- Prepare and deliver monthly program status reports, including schedule, cost, risks, and issues
- Provide clear, timely communication to internal leadership and customer stakeholders
- Proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate risks impacting schedule, cost, or performance
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, Project Management, Engineering, Business, or associated area
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, preferably in construction, facilities, or infrastructure-related programs
- Demonstrated experience managing schedules, budgets, vendors, and resources on complex, multi-phase projects
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret cost, schedule, and performance data
- Experience managing multiple concurrent workstreams and competing priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting
- Ability to adapt program management approaches to customer-driven and evolving requirements