Senior Program Manager

Jobtailor; Colorado; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Program Manager to lead a multi-team Agile program delivering GEOINT capabilities for NGA. You will interface with government leadership, responsible for cost, schedule, and performance, guiding cross-functional teams in a SAFe-based environment.

The role requires 8+ years in government IT program management, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage subcontractors and budgets in Time & Materials contracts. TS/SCI with polygraph eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of program or project management experience on Government IT programs.
• Experience with Agile software development programs.
• Experience managing program financials in Time & Materials or similar contract.
• Strong leadership of large cross-functional teams and subcontractors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with Government stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a multi-team Agile program for NGA.
• Interface with Government program leadership on cost, schedule, and performance.
• Direct cross-functional engineers and delivery professionals in SAFe environment.
• Shape strategy, growth, and customer relationships on national security program.
• Manage program execution including cost, schedule, performance, and contracts.
• Be the primary contact for Government Program Manager and stakeholders.
• Lead staffing, hiring, and subcontractor management.
• Oversee financial management including budgeting and forecasts.
• Direct Agile cadence and meet program increments commitments.
• Identify and mitigate program risks; suggest actions.
• Drive quality of contract deliverables and monthly reviews.
• Identify on-contract growth and new business opportunities.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Program management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a multi-team Agile program developing mission-critical GEOINT capabilities for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
• Serve as the primary interface with Government program leadership, with full responsibility for cost, schedule, and performance
• Direct a cross-functional workforce of engineers, developers, and delivery professionals in a SAFe-based environment
• Shape program strategy, growth, and customer relationships on a high-visibility national security program
• Manage overall program execution including cost, schedule, technical performance, and contract deliverables
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Government Program Manager, Contracting Officer\'s Representative, and mission stakeholders
• Lead staffing, hiring, and subcontractor management to maintain a fully resourced program
• Oversee financial management including budgeting, forecasting, burn-rate analysis, and invoice review for a Time & Materials contract environment
• Direct Agile delivery cadence and ensure program commitments are met across Program Increments
• Identify, manage, and mitigate program risks and issues; elevate with recommended courses of action
• Drive quality of contract deliverables, monthly status reporting, and program reviews
• Identify and support on-contract growth and new business opportunities

Requirements

• TS/SCI Security Clearance with ability to obtain Polygraph
• Bachelor\'s degree in a related field (equivalent experience accepted)
• 8+ years of program or project management experience on Government IT programs
• Demonstrated success managing software development programs using Agile methodologies
• Experience managing program financials in a Time & Materials or similar contract environment
• Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional teams and manage subcontractor relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with Government stakeholders