Program Manager

ManTech; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 154,000 - 276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

short-term and long-term Disability

Retirement and Savings

Learning and Development opportunities

wellness programs

Job summary

ManTech in Linthicum Heights, MD, seeks a Program Manager to provide overall management of contractor and subcontractor activities to satisfy the PWS.

The PM will oversee and ensure compliance with the PWS, manage resources, and coordinate with government leadership to deliver on program objectives.

Qualifications

• Active PMP certification and 10+ years in program management.
• At least 5 years overseeing manpower planning for diverse technical projects.
• At least 5 years monitoring contract financial and performance metrics.
• Ability to make organizational decisions and address government feedback.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate effective communication between Government and Contractor leadership.
• Apply industry-best standards to track and document requirements for monitoring by Government.
• Ensure all tasks and deliverables align with the PWS.
• Maintain accountability for quality, efficiency, and performance of contractor activities.
• Assist Government with financial and business processes related to the PWS.
• Exercise authority to make organizational decisions and allocate resources.
• Proactively alert Government to contractual, programmatic, or resource issues.

Skills

PMP certification

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Contract performance monitoring

Job description

General information

Requisition #: R70301

Locations: USA-MD-Linthicum Heights

Posting Date: 08/26/2026

Security Clearance Required: Top Secret

Remote Type: Onsite

Time Type: Full time

Description & Requirements

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*This is for a future opportunity *

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Program Manager to join our team in Linthicum Heights, MD.

The Program Manager (PM) will provide overall management and oversight of all activities performed by contractor personnel, including subcontractors, to satisfy all requirements identified in the PWS.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Facilitate effective communication between Government and Contractor leadership to ensure seamless alignment across all program activities.
• Apply industry-best standards and proven methodologies to track and document requirements for continuous monitoring and evaluation by the Government.
• Ensure all tasks and deliverables are executed in strict accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
• Maintain full accountability for the quality, efficiency, and overall operational performance of all contractor activities.
• Assist the Government with financial and business processes related to the PWS, excluding inherently Governmental functions.
• Exercise full authority to make organizational decisions, commit prime contractor resources, and respond to Government feedback.
• Proactively alert Government stakeholders to potential contractual, programmatic, or resource limitation issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience managing a project or program of similar size and complexity to this PWS.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience overseeing and determining manpower requirements for projects similar in size and complexity, consisting of a diversity of technical skill sets and labor categories.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience performing financial and performance monitoring of contracts, including performance metrics.
• Demonstrated authority to make decisions for the organization and proactively address potential contractual or resource limitations with the Government.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience navigating complex federal government contracting environments.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively interface across multi-disciplinary technical teams.
• Demonstrated track record of implementing process improvements to maximize operational efficiency.

Clearance Requirements:

• Candidates are required to maintain a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets and office machinery.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

The projected compensation range for this position is $153,800.00-$275,800.00.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• short-term and long-term Disability
• Retirement and Savings
• Learning and Development opportunities
• wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at [e-mail] and provide your name and contact information.