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