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Senior Program Manager with Security Clearance

Akima Infrastructure Services · North Charleston, SC · 1 mo ago
Project ManagementFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Ensures consistent performance across cost, schedule, and technical objectives while maintaining strong Government relationships and enforcing disciplined financial management and reporting practices.
  • Portfolio Leadership & Execution:
    • Provides leadership and oversight across multiple programs and project teams.
    • Ensures delivery of all work in accordance with contract requirements, timelines, and performance standards.
    • Establishes and maintains integrated program plans, schedules, and performance metrics.
    • Drives consistency in execution, reporting, and delivery across the portfolio.
  • Customer Engagement:
    • Serves as senior interface to Government stakeholders (KO, CORs, PMs, IPT leads).
    • Leads executive-level briefings, program reviews, and status updates.
    • Maintains strong, trusted relationships with NIWC Atlantic and PEO Digital leadership.
    • Ensures proactive communication and rapid issue resolution.
  • Financial Management & Invoicing (Critical):
    • Oversees financial performance across the portfolio, including forecasting, burn rate, and cost control.
    • Ensures accurate, timely invoicing across all programs in WAWF/PIEE.
    • Maintains real-time visibility into funding, obligations, expenditures, and remaining balances.
    • Ensures alignment and accuracy across eCRAFT, invoices, and internal financial systems.
    • Identifies and resolves funding or billing discrepancies and drives corrective actions.
  • Technical & Operational Oversight:
    • Oversees delivery of enterprise capabilities, including:
      • Cloud architecture and migration (AWS/Azure)
      • FinOps and cloud cost optimization
      • Cybersecurity and RMF compliance
      • Data management, analytics, and BI solutions
      • Ensures solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with DoD and DON standards
      • Drives continuous improvement, automation, and modernization initiatives
    • Team & Resource Management:
      • Leads and mentors Program Managers and technical leads across the portfolio.
      • Ensures proper staffing, skill mix, and performance management across teams.
      • Oversees subcontractor integration, performance, and compliance.
      • Fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and execution discipline.
    • Quality, Compliance & Risk Management:
      • Ensures adherence to quality standards, contract requirements, and audit readiness.
      • Maintains high CPARS performance through consistent delivery and customer satisfaction.
      • Oversees risk identification, mitigation strategies, and issue resolution across programs.
      • Ensures compliance with cybersecurity, clearance, and regulatory requirements.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree required; PMP preferred
    • 12+ years of program management experience supporting DoD/Navy programs
    • Experience leading multi-program or portfolio-level efforts
    • Strong experience with financial management, invoicing, and CLIN/SLIN/ACRN structures
    • Familiarity with WAWF/PIEE, eCRAFT, and DoD financial reporting processes
    • Experience supporting cloud, cybersecurity, or enterprise IT programs
    • Active Secret clearance required

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