Program Manager

SAIC; Aberdeen (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Program Manager in Aberdeen, MD to deliver multiple concurrent programs across a diverse portfolio. The role ensures technical, schedule, and cost performance while managing risk, customer relationships, and staffing.

Prior Army/ISR/C2 program experience is highly valued. Applicants should have 10+ years of progressive program management experience, with exposure to Cost-Plus, FFP, and Time & Material contracts, and ideally a PMP certification.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive program management experience.
• Experience managing multiple contract types (e.g., Cost-Plus, Firm Fixed Price, Time & Material).
• Strong ability to manage risk, customer relationships, and program staffing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver multiple concurrent programs and contracts to customers.
• Integrate activities across a diverse portfolio to meet Baseline requirements (technical, schedule, cost).
• Define and contribute to program baselines and manage execution, risk, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Program management

Contract management

Risk management

Customer relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD/JD

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Program Manager to join our team in Aberdeen, Maryland.

Responsibilities :

• The Program Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of multiple concurrent programs, projects, and contract types to customers.
• This role manages and integrates activities across a diverse portfolio in accordance with contract requirements, ensuring technical, schedule, cost, and financial performance.
• The Program Manager defines and contributes to program baselines, executes programs to comply with baseline requirements, and manages risk, customer relationships, and program staffing. This position supports business development initiatives and program staff management across all assigned efforts.
• Serves as the primary PM across all assigned efforts, with accountability for overall execution, performance, and customer satisfaction. Experience supporting U.S. Army customers and large-scale, complex integration programs is highly valued in this role.

Required Education :

• Bachelors and fifteen (15) years or more of related experience; Masters and thirteen (13) years or more experience; PhD or JD and ten (10) years or more experience.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive program management experience, including management of multiple simultaneous programs and/or projects
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple contract types (e.g., Cost-Plus, Firm Fixed Price, Time & Material)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
• Experience managing subcontractors and supplier relationships across multiple programs
• U.S. Army experience (active duty, reserve, or civilian) with a strong understanding of Army organizational structures, culture, and operations
• Experience supporting Army Intelligence programs, including ISR systems, intelligence analysis tools, or related mission areas
• Experience supporting Army Command and Control (C2) programs, including battle management systems, network modernization, or related mission areas
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, complex integration programs involving multiple systems, platforms, and government/industry stakeholders
• Familiarity with Army modernization priorities and related acquisition programs

Clearance:

• Candidate must have an active TS/SCI clearance to start