Program Manager (SOCOM)

Kentro Estelle iLab; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

401k with employer match

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Kentro Estelle iLab is seeking an experienced Program Manager in Tampa, FL, to lead program management efforts for USSOCOM opportunities. Responsibilities include overseeing large-scale projects, ensuring compliance, and managing relationships with Government stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have over ten years of experience in federal contracting, strong leadership skills, and a PMI PMP certification. This position is hybrid, offering a competitive benefits package focused on professional development and educational reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience in managing federal or defense contracting programs.
• Experience with SCRUM and agile project delivery.
• Understanding of program management principles and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide management and leadership for BPA execution.
• Oversee contractor personnel and coordinate activities.
• Monitor program execution and operational performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Project Management

Problem-solving

Education

PMI PMP or PgMP certification

Job description

Overview

Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities.

By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones.

We are hiring Program Manager to support USSOCOM opportunity. This role is responsible for providing overall program management, operational oversight, resource coordination, and customer engagement to ensure successful execution of contractual requirements across geographically dispersed teams and technical environments. The Program Manager will collaborate closely with Government stakeholders, subcontractors, and cross-functional teams to drive program performance, mitigate risks, support strategic objectives, and deliver high-quality solutions aligned with mission needs.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, along with experience managing large-scale IT, engineering, or enterprise service programs in dynamic and fast‑paced environments.

Location: Hybrid in Tampa, FL

Responsibilities

• Program Management: Provide overall management, direction, administration, and leadership for BPA execution, ensuring successful delivery of program objectives, compliance requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Team Oversight: Oversee contractor and subcontractor personnel supporting the BPA, coordinating day‑to‑day activities, supervising ongoing technical efforts, and ensuring effective collaboration across functional teams.
• Resource Management: Manage overall BPA performance to ensure optimal utilization of assigned personnel, technical resources, and program funding while supporting schedule, quality, and mission objectives.
• Quality Assurance: Support and enforce quality assurance standards and processes in accordance with contractual requirements, ensuring deliverables and services meet established performance expectations and customer requirements.
• Government Engagement: Serve as a primary point of contact for Government stakeholders, responding to issues, concerns, and feedback in a timely and professional manner while supporting effective communication and relationship management.
• Decision Making and Issue Resolution: Exercise delegated authority to make program‑related decisions on behalf of the contractor organization and proactively identify, communicate, and help resolve contractual, programmatic, technical, or resource‑related risks and issues.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor program execution, technical progress, and operational performance to ensure alignment with contract objectives, customer expectations, and organizational priorities.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks impacting program delivery and coordinate mitigation strategies to minimize operational, contractual, and resource impacts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience planning, directing, coordinating, and managing projects and programs of similar scope, scale, and complexity within a federal or defense contracting environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing contractor methodologies, operational approaches, and program execution activities, including oversight of SCRUM‑based and agile project delivery efforts for large, complex programs supporting multiple OCONUS locations and Department of Defense (DoD) initiatives.
• Proven experience supporting projects involving foreign Host Nation engagement and Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) requirements, regulations, and processes across geographically dispersed Areas of Responsibility (AOR).
• Strong understanding of program management principles, resource allocation, risk management, quality assurance, and performance monitoring within complex enterprise or mission‑focused environments.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities, deadlines, and stakeholder expectations in a fast‑paced and dynamic operational environment.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with executive leadership, Government customers, technical teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to proactively identify issues, develop solutions, and drive successful program outcomes.
• Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Special Operations Forces (SOF), Combatant Command (COCOM/CCMD), or other Department of Defense (DoD) mission environments.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Architecture frameworks, including Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) methodologies and related strategic planning activities.
• Experience managing programs involving cloud modernization, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, Big Data, or enterprise IT transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of federal acquisition processes, GSA contract vehicles, BPA administration, and proposal development activities, including oral presentations.
• Prior experience managing geographically dispersed teams and subcontractors in CONUS and OCONUS environments.
• Working knowledge of IT service management (ITSM), Agile, SCRUM, and SAFe methodologies.

Clearance Requirement

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility to SCI based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k with employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more. We invest in our employees – every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development. Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes continuous professional development.

Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA

Kentro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.

As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.

We encourage protected veterans to self‑identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email [e-mail].

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