Program Manager

Athena Consulting Group, LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm seeks a Program Manager for a large cloud-based Health IT program based in Charleston, SC. The role requires extensive experience, including 15+ years in IT, with at least 10+ years in managing large-scale DoD projects. Candidates with direct experience in healthcare environments like DHA or VA are strongly preferred. Responsibilities include overall program authority and execution control across all domains. This position is contingent on contract award, expected to start in July 2026.

Qualifications

• 15+ years total experience.
• 10+ years managing large-scale DoD IT programs.
• Direct experience supporting DHA, VA, or similar healthcare environments preferred.
• Experience managing CPFF contracts and multi-partner teams.

Responsibilities

• Overall program authority and execution control for a large Health IT program.

Skills

DCOPS / data center operations

Enterprise VDI / end user computing

Management of large-scale DoD IT programs

Supporting DHA or VA

Job description

This position is contingent on contract award, expected to begin in July 2026.

Technical / Operational Background:

• DCOPS / data center operations
• Enterprise VDI / end user computing

Location:Charleston, SC (primary – must be local or willing to relocate immediately)

Salary: Limited by government contracting regulations, commensurate with experience

Position Responsibilities

Overall program authority, government interface, execution control across all domains for a large, cloud based Health IT program for the DHA.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 15+ years total experience
• 10+ years managing large-scale DoD IT programs ($50M+ preferred)
• Direct experience supporting DHA, VA, or similar healthcare environments strongly preferred
• Experience managing CPFF contracts and multi-partner teams