Operations Program Manager with Top Secret Clearance

ZipRecruiter; Stafford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a highly experienced Operations Program Manager to oversee complex programs in a secure government environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive program management experience and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance and efficiency. Responsibilities include managing budgets, schedules, and stakeholder communications, as well as driving process improvements. The role requires strong leadership skills and a Top Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years in senior-level program management roles.
• Active Top Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of large-scale operational programs.
• Serve as liaison between internal teams and government stakeholders.
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

PMP Certification

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a highly experienced Operations Program Manager to lead complex, mission-critical programs in a secure government environment. The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of 7 years of senior-level program management experience, deep operational expertise, and a proven ability to oversee programs of similar scope, type, and complexity. This individual will be responsible for managing cross-functional teams, ensuring program alignment with strategic objectives, and maintaining the highest levels of performance, compliance, and efficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale operational programs in accordance with contractual requirements and organizational goals.
2. Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams, government stakeholders, and external partners to ensure clear communication and alignment.
3. Oversee budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and risk mitigation across multiple concurrent projects.
4. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular status updates, reports, and presentations to executive leadership and government sponsors.
5. Ensure compliance with security, quality, and operational standards in a Top Secret cleared environment.
6. Drive continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance program effectiveness and team performance.
7. Apply Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies as appropriate to program needs.

MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in senior-level program or project management roles.
• Demonstrated success managing programs of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Active Top Secret Clearance (required).
• PMP Certification (Project Management Professional) (required).
• Proven ability to manage high-stakes, secure operations within government or defense environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity, please contact Irina Rozenberg at [e-mail].

At Ariel Partners, we solve the most difficult problems that inhibit technology from enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our vision is to be recognized by our stakeholders as an elite provider of IT solutions, so when they have their biggest challenges, we are on their short list. We are looking for team members who share our values of:

• Integrity: to do the right thing even when it hurts;
• Commitment: to the long-term success and happiness of our customers, our people, and our partners;
• Courage: to take on difficult challenges, accept new ideas, and accept incremental failure;
• Excellence: in all we do.

Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.