Federal Program Manager

Thunder Inc.; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Stock options

Career growth

Remote-friendly

People-first culture

Job summary

Thunder Federal seeks a Federal Program Manager to spearhead a large-scale Salesforce program and serve as the senior, customer-facing delivery lead for a complex initiative. The role requires deep Federal SaaS delivery experience and strong leadership at the intersection of business strategy, digital delivery, and client management.

Ideal candidates will have 7-10+ years in Federal IT program management, U.S. citizenship, and active clearance.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of IT program or project management in large Federal environments.
• Experience leading Salesforce-based implementations.
• U.S. citizenship required per contract.
• Bachelor's degree required; PMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall Federal program delivery within scope, timeline, and budget.
• Own program execution across schedule, risks, reporting, release readiness, and cross-workstream coordination.
• Serve as primary contact for cleared Federal stakeholders.
• Provide status reports and dashboards to Federal clients and leadership.
• Ensure documentation and reporting comply with Federal standards, including Salesforce Gov Cloud Plus security requirements.
• Collaborate with architects, BAs, and QA for program success.
• Escalate risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

IT program management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication of technical concepts

Salesforce delivery

Governance

Education

Bachelors degree

PMP

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Federal Program Manager - Salesforce Federal Delivery

Employment Type

Full-Time, W2

Location

Hybrid - US-based, strong preference for DC Metro Area. This position requires 1-2 days per week at Thunder Federal HQ and client sites in Arlington, Virginia

Role Summary

Thunder Federal is seeking a Program Manager to spearhead and own a large-scale Salesforce Program. This person will serve as the senior, customer-facing delivery lead for a complex, highly visible program.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience with Federal SaaS delivery. This position requires strong leadership capabilities and experience operating at the intersection of business strategy, digital delivery, and client management.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall Federal program delivery, ensuring adherence to scope, timeline, and budget
• Own program execution across schedule, risks, reporting, release readiness, and cross-workstream coordination
• Serve as the primary point of contact for cleared Federal stakeholders
• Track program performance metrics and provide transparent, timely communication through executive-level status reports and program dashboards to Federal clients and internal leadership
• Ensure all program documentation, deliverables, and reporting comply with Federal standards, including security and reporting requirements for Salesforce Government Cloud Plus environments.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, Business Analysts (BAs), and Quality Assurance (QA) resources to ensure overall program success.
• Escalate critical risks and issues proactively and implement strategic mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of IT program or project management experience within large-scale, complex Federal environments
• Experience leading Salesforce-based implementations
• U.S. citizenship required, per contract requirements
• Active Secret Clearance or Top Secret Clearance Required
• Strong strategic planning, governance, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex programs in cleared delivery environments.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• PMP preferred

Why Thunder? Because You Deserve More Than Just a Job.

• A Culture of Builders - We're a remote-first, global team of curious, collaborative problem-solvers. You'll have the opportunity to refine processes, solve challenges, and help shape the future of Salesforce and Amazon consulting. If you're excited to build, innovate, and grow, you'll fit right in.
• Forge Your Own Path - At Thunder, you're not just filling a role-you're shaping it. Whether it's jumping into presales, refining our methodology, or building something entirely new, the opportunity to innovate is yours to take.

Perks In Store for You

• Comprehensive Benefits with Sequoia - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Employer-Paid Life/Disability Insurance to keep you and your loved ones covered.
• Ownership & Impact - Stock options in a fast-moving, high-growth company. Every employee plays a part in what we're building. Come make your mark!
• Level Up Your Career - Real opportunities to grow your Salesforce and Amazon expertise through mentorship, certifications, and hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology.
• Work from anywhere (well, almost ) - Enjoy the freedom of remote work, flexible PTO (with a 2-week minimum!), and generous leave policies - because the best work happens where you're happiest.
• People-First Flexibility - We're always listening, evolving, and adapting. Your feedback helps shape our policies, ensuring you can thrive - professionally and personally.