Program Manager (5399)

SMX; Camp Springs (MD); On-site; USD 133,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement

Job summary

SMX seeks a Sr. Program Manager to lead experts and senior staff in driving IT transformation and ensuring quality of large-scale portfolio projects. The role is onsite in Camp Springs, Maryland and requires a federal clearance.

Responsibilities include overseeing major project segments, staffing, scheduling, and coaching senior executives while applying governance, agile transformation, and deep technical expertise to adapt to evolving requirements.

Qualifications

• For this federal pursuit, 10+ years of program management experience is required.
• Active DHS Suitability clearance is required.
• Experience in DHS USCIS program management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee major segments of complex technology projects across a program portfolio.
• Staff and coordinate schedules, monitor progress, and take corrective actions.
• Coach senior staff, apply program governance, and ensure delivery of outputs.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Agile / SAFe

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP certification

Job description

SMX is seeking a Sr. Program Manager to join a federal pursuit. The Program Manager will lead experts and senior level staff in driving IT transformation and ensuring quality of large-scale portfolio projects. This position is onsite in Camp Springs, Maryland and requires a federal clearance.

Essential Duties

The Program Manager oversees major segments of complex technology projects under this task order, supporting definition of technical objectives, project goals, data requirements, and appropriate methodologies. The government lead recommends staffing levels, develops and manages project schedules, reviews and coordinates team member progress, and takes corrective actions to ensure successful delivery of multiple project outputs and deliverables. The Program Manager provides coaching and mentoring to senior executive staff, applies knowledge of program governance, organizational culture, agile transformation, and strategic execution, and leverages deep technical expertise and problem-solving skills to adapt to evolving requirements

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant program management experience
• Active DHS Suitability clearance required
• Current program management experience within DHS USCIS

Education & Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Program Leadership:

• Proven track record leading large-scale programs with 100 FTEs
• Experience managing programs with budgets exceeding $100M

Technical & Methodological Expertise:

• SAFe Agile methodology proficiency
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams

Professional Competencies:

• Strong capability in developing and maintaining customer relationships

Application Deadline:

11-1-2026

The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:: $133,100 USD – $213,100 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).