Program Manager

Socket.dev; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 123,000 - 337,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarity Innovations is seeking a seasoned project/program manager to lead complex initiatives for national security programs. The role emphasizes planning, execution, customer interfaces, and adherence to contract requirements.

You will oversee a team, manage resources, and coordinate with stakeholders to deliver on time, within scope, and with measurable impact.

Qualifications

• Agile Project/Program Management experience.
• Offensive Cyber Operations experience or delivering for customers with this mission.
• Ability to rapidly adjust to shifting priorities while minimizing churn on an engineering team.
• Ability to facilitate direct user/operator communications with engineers.
• Impeccable oral and written communication skills.
• Experience using Agile tools (Jira, Confluence, Atlassian Suite, Monday, MS Office).

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and manage a project or series of projects to meet objectives.
• Direct and supervise support resources for project execution and performance.
• Interface with the customer to present progress and results.
• Ensure timely delivery and risk management across the program.

Skills

Agile Project/Program Management

Offensive Cyber Operations

Prioritization

Customer communications

Oral and written communication

Jira

Confluence

Atlassian Suite

Monday

Microsoft Office

Education

University Degree (BA/BS)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Atlassian Suite

Monday

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) to transform data into actionable intelligence, ensuring mission success in an evolving world.

Our mission-first software and data engineering platform modernizes data operations, utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices. We focus on challenges in Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring, enabling end-to-end solutions that drive operational impact.

We are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions. At Clarity, we are people-focused and set on being a destination employer for top talent, offering an environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and individuals are valued. Join us as we continue to lead innovation and tackle the most pressing challenges in national security.

Position Summary

Responsible for planning, organizing and managing a project, or series of projects or a definable piece of a larger program for successful completion and performance consistent with contractual agreements. Directs and supervises all support resources for the performance of project assignments and activities. Manages the direction of a project through the design, implementation, and testing in accordance with project objectives. Responsible for interfacing and presenting to the customer. Must exhibit excellent time management skills.

Role Expectations

• Typically has a University Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience and minimum 7 years related work experience.
• Plans and establishes key elements of goals and objectives for a team with measurable contribution towards the achievement of results of the job area.
• Responsible for making, and sometimes suggesting, improvements of processes, systems or products to enhance performance of job area.
• May work to justify and gain cooperation of other parties on practices, policies, and procedures.
• Typically supervises a team consisting of experienced individual contributors.
• Typically has advanced knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization.
• Portfolio and/or Program Revenue: $2M+

Contract Specific Qualifications

• Agile Project/Program Management
• Offensive Cyber Operations experience in the Military/IC or experience delivering for customers with this mission
• Ability to rapidly adjust to shifting priorities while minimizing churn on an engineering team
• Ability to facilitate direct user/operator communications with engineers
• Impeccable oral and written communication skills
• Agile Project Management tools (Jira, Confluence, Atlassian Suite, Monday, Microsoft Office), experience leading or supporting cyber or intelligence operations.

Salary Range: $123,000 - $337,000

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.