Program Manager

Pmat Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a highly capable Program Manager to oversee a sophisticated naval program in Washington, DC. This role entails managing the entire program lifecycle, including scope, budget, and resources, while maintaining communication with government clients. Ideal candidates will have proven project management skills, leadership experience, and a bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage cost, schedule, and performance metrics.
• Familiarity with DoD 5000 acquisition processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for government customers; manage expectations, requirements, schedule, and budget.
• Develop strategic goals to support program growth and scalability.
• Plan, manage, and track programming milestones and deadlines.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in management, science, or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Project

PowerPoint

Job description

About Us: PMAT is an innovative small business founded with a passion for developing forward-leaning solutions from exceptional people that increase the mission's capability. We focus on designing and building impactful digital solutions that utilize modern cloud, data, and software concepts. Our passion is working on complex and progressive challenges such as edge platform computing, containerizing legacy platforms, distributed data platforms, or heterogeneous data analysis. We recruit, retain, and foster a team motivated to pursue passions, investigate new ways of doing things, and embody an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. We believe in being curious about every element of a problem and experiment relentlessly. We foster continuous learning in an environment that encourages positive collaboration and expands our capabilities. We tap into collective intelligence, acknowledging that the most brilliant people may not be in the room. Above all else, we believe that delivering and demonstrating is more potent than a sheet of paper. We are passionate about mission-centric design and delivering effective capabilities to and for the warfighter.

Whether you’re an experienced engineer or just beginning your career, you’ll work alongside experts who are committed to solving mission-critical problems. If you’re passionate about using your skills to make a real difference, apply today and become part of a team that’s shaping the future of defense technology!

About the role:We are seeking a highly capable Program Manager to lead a sophisticated naval program. In this role, you will oversee the full lifecycle of the program—from planning and execution to monitoring and continuous growth. You will manage project scope, schedule, budget, and resources while ensuring successful outcomes aligned with strategic goals. The position also demands strong communication with government customers, including performance updates and opportunity identification for program expansion.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for government customers; manage expectations, requirements, schedule, and budget
• Develop strategic goals to support program growth and scalability

• Plan, manage, and track programming milestones and deadlines
• Manage contracts and associated budgets effectively
• Delegate responsibilities to appropriate team members based on expertise
• Make informed, timely decisions to navigate complex project scenarios
• Maintain alignment of project activities with leadership goals and objectives
• Conduct quality control throughout all phases of the program lifecycle

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven ability to manage cost, schedule, and performance metrics
• Proven experience with planning and execution to monitoring and continuous growth.
• Familiarity with DoD 5000 acquisition processes

• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project and PowerPoint

Preferred Skills and Experience: PMP or DAU certifications

Education and Certification Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in management, science, or equivalent experience

Citizenship and Clearance requirement:US Citizenship and Active Top Secret/SCI required

Location:Remote; Washington, DC | Northern Virginia | Maryland

Work Environment:Primarily remote with on-site classified work as needed; up to 10% travel. PMAT offices as needed. In some cases, work in a government facility may be required. Travel may be required for customer engagement, team coordination, and potentially for business development.

PMAT is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

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