Automation Program Manager

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work within the contiguous US

Engagement with federal agency leaders

Job summary

Ladders is seeking an Automation Program Manager to lead a major automation workstream in a large federal modernization effort. The role partners with senior stakeholders and technical teams to drive delivery, compliance, and executive reporting while optimizing financial performance.

The position is remote for US-based candidates with no visa sponsorship, offering exposure to high-visibility programs and strategic planning opportunities across federal agencies.

Qualifications

• 16 years of federal IT program management experience.
• Experience leading programs with 100+ personnel.
• Proven track record managing $100M+ annual budgets.
• U.S. Citizenship with an active Public Trust clearance.
• Strong briefing experience with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the automation workstream's operational and technical aspects.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable plans.
• Oversee package activities and ensure contractual compliance.
• Manage day-to-day operations for a diverse IT team.
• Direct complex engineering initiatives from planning to deployment.
• Monitor financial health and identify efficiency opportunities.
• Build trusted relationships with federal leaders and stakeholders.

Skills

Public Trust clearance

Stakeholder management

Program management

Budget management

Leadership

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Automation Program Manager to join the team of a leader in the Aerospace & Defense space.

This role will oversee a major automation workstream within a large federal modernization environment, with responsibility for translating strategic objectives into executable plans and keeping complex programs on track. The position partners closely with senior stakeholders and technical teams to drive operational discipline, contractual compliance, and successful delivery across a diverse workforce. In addition, this leader will help ensure strong financial performance while supporting high-visibility program execution and executive-level reporting.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $146,000 – $234,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational and technical aspects of the automation workstream
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable operational plans
• Oversee execution of package activities and ensure contractual compliance
• Manage day-to-day operations for a diverse team of IT professionals
• Direct execution of complex engineering initiatives from planning to deployment
• Monitor financial health and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies
• Develop trusted relationships with federal leaders and key stakeholders

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required with an active Public Trust clearance
• 16 years of experience managing large federal IT programs with 100+ personnel
• Proven success with federal IT programs exceeding $100M in annual budgets
• Experience managing P&L for large federal programs
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience briefing senior leadership

Benefits

• Remote work permitted within the contiguous United States
• Opportunity to lead large-scale modernization initiatives
• Engagement with high-level stakeholders including federal agency leadership and executive leadership
• Involvement in strategic planning and executive program reviews

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.