Senior Program Manager

About the role

The Senior Program Manager serves as the on-site leader, overseeing Team Cayuse’s delivery of services and project deliverables while driving excellence in project management and IT strategy. This role provides strategic oversight and leverages substantial IT team leadership experience across client programs, focusing on managing high-level professional relationships, coordinating large-scale programs, and overseeing IT implementations with expertise in IT strategy and thought leadership.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary Team Cayuse point of contact for company programs, overseeing IT applications development and operations personnel
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Government Client, aligning IT strategy with mission objectives and developing implementation plans
• Drive growth of contracts through scope expansion, new contracts, or task orders
• Consult with senior stakeholders to identify mission and technology needs and optimize IT use
• Monitor and ensure smooth delivery and operation of IT services by tracking performance
• Provide direction, guidance, and training to IT staff
• Work with the Team Cayuse PMO to analyze complex project issues and create innovative solutions
• Establish and maintain clear communication throughout the project lifecycle
• Supervise Team Cayuse staff, fostering trust, encouraging diverse perspectives, and coaching team members with timely feedback
• Collaborate with Project Managers, SMEs, Technical Architects, Solution Architects, Developers, and Operations teams to interpret client requirements and develop solutions
• Lead proposal development for Diplomatic Security IT opportunities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a federal government IT environment in program/project management, business operations, SME, or project control roles
• 12+ years of IT-related experience, including systems integration projects, application support and operations programs, technology team supervision, and oversight of large IT projects
• Secret Security Clearance required
• Strong understanding of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases, data storage systems, and telecommunications systems
• Solid knowledge of project management principles and IT or business process project management functions
• Solid knowledge of Agile Software Development and related methods, tools, and techniques
• Understanding of government contract types, certification requirements, and contract terms and conditions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and OneNote
• Working knowledge of basic Federal Contracting is highly desired
• Ability to pass a background check; additional checks may be required

Minimum Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-functional team
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

Pay

USD $170,000.00 – USD $225,000.00 per year