Program Management Lead (PML)

Maximus; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Program Management Lead (PML) to serve as the primary point of contact to the Government, owning contract execution for large-scale DoD cloud and IT modernization programs. Hybrid role based in San Antonio, TX with active Secret clearance.

You will oversee end-to-end program delivery, manage CSP baselines, develop Integrated Master Schedule, and coordinate DevSecOps, cloud engineering, and cybersecurity teams.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance required.
• 10+ years managing IT programs of similar size and complexity.
• Experience with DoD acquisition and operations.
• Leadership of multi-cloud managed services.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program execution across multi-cloud managed services.
• Manage cost, schedule, and performance baselines.
• Develop and maintain an Integrated Master Schedule with Government stakeholders.
• Interface with Government stakeholders and enterprise teams.
• Ensure Agile delivery frameworks and ceremonies are followed.
• Recommend FinOps and budget alignment across multi-cloud environments.
• Oversee reporting, dashboards, and governance per contract.
• Coordinate DevSecOps, cloud engineering, and cybersecurity teams.
• Oversee subcontractors, travel, and ODCs per contract.
• Implement governance, risk management, and service-improvement processes.
• Drive SLA compliance and continuous service improvement.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

DoD/USAF acquisition experience

Multi-cloud management (Azure, AWS,hyb

Agile/SAFe delivery

Tools

PowerBI

Atlassian Suite

MS Teams

Job description

Maximusis currently seeking a Program Management Lead (PML) who has extensive experience leading large-scale Department of Defense cloud and IT modernization programs to serve as the primary point of contact (POC) to the Government with full authority over contract execution. Responsible for overall program delivery, ensuring performance, schedule, cost, and quality objectives are achieved across all task areas within the A1 MCE contract.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end program execution across multi-cloud managed services, ensuring alignment with mission objectives and contract requirements.
• Manage cost, schedule, and performance (CSP) baselines.
• Develop and maintain an Integrated Master Schedule to be shared with Government stakeholders real time (via Government-approved, access-controlled platform(s) for increased transparency); manage development and submittal of Program Management Plan (PMP), and all other required CDRL deliverables.
• Interface with Government stakeholders, CORs, and enterprise stakeholders.
• Ensure contractor team adherence to Agile delivery frameworks and complementary Agile ceremonies as dictated by Government Product Owner(s).
• Recommend cloud financial management (FinOps) best practices, including cost tracking, optimization, and budget alignment across multi-cloud environments.
• Manage monthly reporting, executive briefings, and performance dashboards to support Government decision-making.
• Coordinate cross-functional technical teams including DevSecOps, cloud engineering, and cybersecurity personnel.
• Oversee subcontractors, staffing, and surge support, as well as travel, Other Direct Costs (ODCs), and Over-and-Above Work requests in compliance with contract requirements.
• Implement governance, reporting, and risk management frameworks.
• Drive continuous service improvement and SLA compliance.

This is a hybrid position based out of San Antonio, TX and requires an active Secret clearance.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS236, M3, Band 7

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Ability to commute as needed to the work location in San Antonio, Texas.
• 10+ years managing IT programs of similar size, scope, complexity.
• Experience with DoD/USAF acquisition and operations (e.g., AFFOR, A1 mission space)
• Demonstrated success leading multi-cloud managed services (Azure, AWS, hybrid)
• Working knowledge of DoD compliance frameworks (RMF, FedRAMP, DISA, security governance)
• Familiarity with ITIL 4, Agile/SAFe delivery models
• Experience managing IL5/IL6 or FedRAMP High environments
• Exp erience managing programs using government-owned MS Teams and other applications that offer real-time visibility into program status (e.g., agile ceremonies [Atlassian suite of tools], financial tracking/planning [ PowerBI dashboards], etc.)
• Strong financial management (EVM) and KPI-driven performance governance.

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TCS236, M3, Band 7

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

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Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

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