Program Manager III

Barbaricum; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Barbaricum, based in Indianapolis, is seeking an experienced Program Manager III to oversee the execution of technical programs supporting government mission objectives. The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with contracts, and maintaining communication with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, significant experience in managing government programs, and possess strong leadership and communication skills. Join Barbaricum to tackle complex challenges while contributing to nation-wide projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing complex government or defense programs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large technical teams and manage program performance.
• Strong knowledge of program management principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall program leadership and management for contract execution.
• Serve as the primary interface with government leadership and key stakeholders.
• Manage program scope, schedule, budget, and technical performance.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Resource planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, information technology, or management

Master’s degree in a technical or management discipline

Tools

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Job description

Barbaricum is a rapidly growing government contractor providing leading-edge support to federal customers, with a particular focus on Defense and National Security mission sets. We leverage more than 17 years of support to stakeholders across the federal government, with established and growing capabilities across Intelligence, Analytics, Engineering, Mission Support, and Communications disciplines. Founded in 2008, our mission is to transform the way our customers approach constantly changing and complex problem sets by bringing to bear the latest in technology and the highest caliber of talent.

Headquartered in Washington, DC's historic Dupont Circle neighborhood, Barbaricum also has a corporate presence in Tampa, FL, Bedford, IN, and Dayton, OH, with team members across the United States and around the world. As a leader in our space, we partner with firms in the private sector, academic institutions, and industry associations with a goal of continually building our expertise and capabilities for the benefit of our employees and the customers we support. Through all of this, we have built a vibrant corporate culture diverse in expertise and perspectives with a focus on collaboration and innovation. Our teams are at the frontier of the Nation's most complex and rewarding challenges. Join our team.

Barbaricum is seeking an experienced Program Manager III to lead the execution of complex technical programs supporting government mission objectives. The Program Manager will provide strategic oversight, operational leadership, and program management across multidisciplinary teams delivering engineering, network, logistics, and cyber capabilities. The successful candidate will ensure program performance, compliance with contractual requirements, and alignment with mission priorities while maintaining strong communication with government stakeholders. Supports exercises in the Greater Indiana Area with 10–25% travel between Camp Atterbury and Muscatatuck Training Center.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall program leadership and management for contract execution.
• Serve as the primary interface with government leadership and key stakeholders.
• Manage program scope, schedule, budget, and technical performance.
• Oversee multidisciplinary teams supporting network engineering, systems administration, logistics, and operational planning.
• Ensure program compliance with contract requirements and organizational policies.
• Develop and maintain program management plans, risk registers, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate across technical and operational teams to ensure integrated mission support.
• Lead program reviews, status briefings, and reporting to government leadership.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as engineering, information technology, or management.
• Extensive experience managing complex government or defense programs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large technical teams and manage program performance.
• Strong knowledge of program management principles, including risk management and resource planning.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a technical or management discipline.
• PMP or equivalent program management certification.
• Prior experience supporting DoD or federal mission programs in the Greater Indianapolis area.
• Experience managing engineering, networking, or cybersecurity programs.

EEO Commitment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.