Senior Program Manager (5484)

About the role

SMX is hiring a Senior Program Manager for the Army G-46, providing executive-level program management and strategic oversight for a complex portfolio of modernization initiatives supporting Army logistics transformation. This senior program manager will act as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor to Senior Executive Service (SES) leadership while managing relationships with subordinate government personnel (GS-14/15) and multi-functional contractor teams.

The successful candidate will orchestrate multiple concurrent projects including RPA Center of Excellence, RPA Overview, portfolio rationalization, system integrations, and enterprise architecture initiatives. This position requires daily presence in Crystal City to facilitate face-to-face coordination with senior Army leadership and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Essential duties include:

• Executive Relationship Management (30%): Serve as primary liaison to G-46 SES leadership, providing strategic counsel, decision support, and executive-level program status reporting
• Downward Team Leadership (20%): Direct and mentor government personnel, manage contractor team performance, and foster a collaborative team environment
• Multi-Project Portfolio Oversight (40%): Oversee and direct numerous in-flight initiatives, track milestones, deliverables, and risks, and ensure resource allocation aligns with priorities
• Strategic Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement (10%): Coordinate with external Army organizations, manage stakeholder communications, and build relationships with key decision-makers

Requirements

Required skills and experience include:

• Ability to work on-site in Crystal City, VA a minimum 4 days per week
• Ability to travel 10-20% of the time for CONUS/OCONUS site visits
• Active Secret clearance required
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
• 10 or more years of progressive program/project management experience
• 5 or more years supporting Army or DoD logistics/IT modernization programs
• Demonstrated experience managing relationships with SES/Flag Officer leadership
• Proven track record managing complex, multi-project portfolios

Skills

Required skills include:

• Expert knowledge of Army logistics systems
• Deep understanding of Army Staff processes, decision-making forums, and organizational structure
• Comprehensive knowledge of DoD/Army IT acquisition, MAIS designation, and ATO processes
• Working knowledge of Agile and traditional project management methodologies, enterprise architecture frameworks, RPA and automation technologies, and DevSecOps
• Executive communication, strategic thinking, problem-solving, facilitation, and relationship management skills

Pay

The proposed salary for this position is $150,000 USD - $235,000 USD.

Benefits

SMX offers a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits, including health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.