Senior Problem-Sourcing Program Lead

Tatitlek Technologies, Inc (TTI); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tatitlek Technologies, Inc. (TTI) seeks a Senior Program Manager for the Innovation with Academia program in Arlington, VA. You will lead planning, execution, and metrics across government, academia, industry, and contractors to deliver student prototyping initiatives that meet mission needs.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, performance management, and continuous improvement with travel as needed and a focus on outcomes, budgets, and compliant program delivery.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of program management/operations in multi-stakeholder environments.
• Master’s degree (MBA/PM) and PMP certification preferred.
• Ability to translate strategy into executable program plans and milestones.
• Experience with higher education, academia collaborations, and university operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication, data-driven decision making.
• Experience in budgets, funding, procurement, and federal programs is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and continuous improvement of IWA student prototyping programs.
• Translate government direction into milestones, deliverables, and operating rhythms.
• Manage KPIs, performance metrics, risks, and program reporting for leadership.
• Coordinate across government, academia, industry, and contractors.
• Prepare executive briefings and program documentation; travel as needed.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Analytical skills

Budget management

Cross-functional leadership

Higher education collaboration

Education

MBA / Master’s in a relevant field

Bachelor’s degree required

PMP certification

Tools

Salesforce

CRM systems

Job description

Tatitlek Technologies, Inc. (TTI) seeks a Senior Program Manager for the Innovation with Academia program in Arlington, VA. You will lead planning, execution, and metrics across government, academia, industry, and contractors to deliver student prototyping initiatives that meet mission needs.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, performance management, and continuous improvement with travel as needed and a focus on outcomes, budgets, and compliant program delivery.