Senior Automation Lead - Federal Modernization (Remote)

Ladders

United States

Remote

USD 146,000 - 234,000

Full time

37 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work within the contiguous US
Engagement with federal agency leaders

Job summary

Ladders is seeking an Automation Program Manager to lead a major automation workstream in a large federal modernization effort. The role partners with senior stakeholders and technical teams to drive delivery, compliance, and executive reporting while optimizing financial performance.

The position is remote for US-based candidates with no visa sponsorship, offering exposure to high-visibility programs and strategic planning opportunities across federal agencies.

Qualifications

  • 16 years of federal IT program management experience.
  • Experience leading programs with 100+ personnel.
  • Proven track record managing $100M+ annual budgets.
  • U.S. Citizenship with an active Public Trust clearance.
  • Strong briefing experience with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the automation workstream's operational and technical aspects.
  • Translate strategic objectives into actionable plans.
  • Oversee package activities and ensure contractual compliance.
  • Manage day-to-day operations for a diverse IT team.
  • Direct complex engineering initiatives from planning to deployment.
  • Monitor financial health and identify efficiency opportunities.
  • Build trusted relationships with federal leaders and stakeholders.

Skills

Public Trust clearance
Stakeholder management
Program management
Budget management
Leadership

Job description

Ladders is seeking an Automation Program Manager to lead a major automation workstream in a large federal modernization effort. The role partners with senior stakeholders and technical teams to drive delivery, compliance, and executive reporting while optimizing financial performance.

The position is remote for US-based candidates with no visa sponsorship, offering exposure to high-visibility programs and strategic planning opportunities across federal agencies.

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