Program Manager I (Federal Financial)

PBG; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan

Medical Plan options

Dental and Vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Career Development Program

Job summary

PBG is seeking a Program Manager I responsible for task order management and customer engagement for federal agencies. This role requires 5–7 years of experience in program or project management.

The ideal candidate will lead project oversight, manage resources, and ensure compliance with governance standards. Candidates should have a strong understanding of Agile methodologies and be effective communicators. Benefits include a 401K Plan, medical options, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of program management or project management experience.
• Experience managing multiple projects in federal environments.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and PMO governance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for client leadership and stakeholders.
• Provide strategic oversight for all task order activities.
• Ensure timely reporting of project status and performance metrics.

Skills

Program management

Project management

IT management

Agile methodologies

Communication

Analytical skills

Tools

ServiceNow PPM

Azure DevOps

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

PBG delivers mission-focused solutions that eliminate inefficiency and power transformation for federal agencies requiring agility, security, and impact. The Program Manager I serves as the senior lead responsible for overall task order management, delivery oversight, customer engagement, and operational execution for the federal customer’s Project Management and Business Analysis Support effort. This role ensures successful performance across PMO support, project management support, and business-as-usual (BAU) support activities while maintaining alignment with client priorities, schedules, governance standards, and budget constraints.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for client leadership, Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), Program Managers, and stakeholders.
• Provide strategic oversight and day-to-day management of all task order activities, resources, deliverables, and subcontractor coordination.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of project status, burn rates, risks, issues, dependencies, milestones, and performance metrics.
• Oversee development and maintenance of integrated project plans, staffing plans, governance artifacts, schedules, and executive briefings.
• Lead portfolio-level planning, prioritization, forecasting, and resource management activities across multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with client governance standards, reporting requirements, quality management processes, and contractual obligations.
• Drive risk management, issue resolution, escalation management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support Agile delivery governance, PMO operations, stakeholder communications, and organizational change activities.
• Coordinate with client leadership to align delivery priorities with mission objectives and evolving business needs.
• Oversee workforce management activities including staffing, onboarding, surge support, performance oversight, and succession planning.
• Promote operational efficiency, innovation, and process improvement across the task order.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive program management, project management, or IT management experience supporting large-scale technology or business transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects in complex federal or highly regulated environments.
• Experience overseeing cost, schedule, risk, quality, staffing, and performance management activities.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, SDLC practices, PMO governance, and portfolio management principles.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, technical teams, and business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, facilitation, and written/oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal agencies, financial services organizations, or other highly regulated enterprises.
• Experience supporting PMO or portfolio management environments.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow PPM, Azure DevOps (ADO), Jira, Confluence, MS Project, and reporting/dashboard tools.

Benefits

• 401K Retirement Plan
• Medical Plan options with significant financial investments from PBG
• Prescription benefit plan
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short term / Long-term disability
• Supplemental group life and AD&D options
• Yearly BonusesGenerous Paid Time Off / Paid Holidays
• Career/Professional Development Program
• Spot Bonus Program

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

PBG is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on job-related qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on legally protected characteristics, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. PBG complies with all laws regarding non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential job functions but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required by the job incumbent. Nothing in the herein restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.