Program Manager - Secret (Remote)

VMD Corp; McLean (VA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcelerate Solutions in McLean, VA is seeking a Program Manager to lead modernization and sustainment of mission-critical enterprise systems for defense and national security programs.

You will apply Agile program management, DevSecOps, and AI/ML integration to drive cross-functional teams, manage risks, and ensure secure, resilient, and timely delivery. Join a collaborative GovCon environment with leadership opportunities and a strong focus on innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• PM certification (PMP or comparable) required or equivalent credentials.
• Minimum seven years managing large IT/consulting programs; ten+ years preferred.
• Experience leading enterprise programs with 50+ personnel.
• Proven ability managing programs with >$10M annual value.
• Experience in application modernization including low-code/no-code like Appian.
• Experience overseeing full lifecycle from requirements to deployment.

Responsibilities

• Leads projects with cross-functional teams across locations.
• Manages day-to-day contract support operations and reporting.
• Adjusts management structure to optimize contract execution.
• Acts as Project Manager for large task orders or portfolios.
• Coordinates with KO, TOMs, leadership, and stakeholders.
• Oversees day-to-day performance against cost, schedule, and scope.
• Liaises with executives, customers, and subcontractors to resolve issues.
• Identifies risks and implements mitigation strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Agile / SAFe

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

PMP or equivalent

Tools

Appian

DevSecOps

Job description

Xcelerate Solution is currently seeking a Program Manager. As a Program Manager, you will lead transformative modernization and sustainment efforts for mission-critical enterprise systems within the defense and national security sector. You will leverage your deep expertise in Agile program management, DevSecOps, and advanced technology integration, including AI/ML and cloud security, to guide multidisciplinary teams and deliver innovative, high-impact solutions. Your leadership will be instrumental in ensuring operational excellence, stakeholder alignment, and the delivery of secure, resilient, and future-ready platforms that directly support the Nation’s. Come join our award-winning organization and work with the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry.

Location:

McLean, VA (Remote)

Clearance:

Active Secret

Responsibilities:

• Leads projects that involve the successful management of teams composed of data processing and other information management professionals who have been involved in analysis, design, integration, testing, documenting, converting, extending, and implementing automated information and/or telecommunications systems.
• Performs day-to-day management of overall contract support operations, possibly involving multiple projects and groups of personnel at multiple locations. Organizes, directs, and coordinates the planning and production of all contract support activities. Demonstrates written and oral communication skills.
• Establishes and alters (as necessary) corporate management structure to direct effective contract support activities.
• Serves as the Project Manager for a large, complex task order or a portfolio of related task orders supporting the same system or mission area.
• Assists the Program Manager in coordinating with the Government Contracting Officer (KO), Task Order Managers (TOMs), Government leadership, and customer stakeholders to ensure successful program execution.
• Oversees day-to-day management of assigned task order(s), ensuring technical, operational, cost, schedule, and performance objectives are achieved.
• Leads cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Identifies program risks, develops mitigation strategies, and proactively resolves issues impacting project execution.
• Ensures effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and reporting throughout the project lifecycl

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Must hold a Project or Program Management certification (i.e. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or other equivalent/recognized Project or Program Management certification).
• Project or Program Management certifications from accredited institutions are required. Examples from government and commercial sources include, but are not limited to the Defense Acquisition University, the Program Management Institute, Department of Veterans Affairs as well as Universities and Colleges. Substitutes for a Project or Program Management Certification such as training, degrees or relevant experience, will be considered and must clearly state how the credentials are equivalent to the certifications.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience managing large, complex IT or consulting programs, with progressively increasing responsibility. Ten (10) years of experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise programs consisting of 50 or more personnel.
• Proven experience managing programs with annual contract values exceeding $10 million.
• Experience leading application modernization initiatives, including migration from legacy or custom-developed applications to low-code/no-code platforms such as Appian. Experience focused primarily on cloud migration or cybersecurity modernization alone does not satisfy this requirement.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing the complete project lifecycle, including requirements analysis, solution design, implementation, integration, testing, deployment, user adoption, and operational transition.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams while collaborating with executive leadership, Government customers, subcontractors, and external stakeholders.
• Preferred to have a SAFe Agile Certification or industry recognized equivalent certification.

About Xcelerate Solutions:

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!

Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.

Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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