Senior Program Manager

Unison; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Unison is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead delivery and operations for large-scale federal programs, including ERP and grants management. This role requires directing cross-functional teams, managing budgets, maintaining client relationships, and guiding programs from proposal through steady-state operations.

You will mentor delivery teams, drive risk management, and ensure compliance with federal regulations while coordinating with executives and stakeholders across one or more federal

Qualifications

• Experience delivering integrated federal ERP systems or large-scale programs.
• Direct ownership of client relationships, statements of work, scope and staffing.
• Senior-level experience managing federal programs, contracts, and reporting.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, margins, and financials for delivery.
• Experience leading executive briefings, governance and escalations.
• Led cross-functional delivery teams across full lifecycle of programs.
• Experience delivering in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid environments.
• Experience supporting proposal development, capture, and pricing.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery for large, complex federal programs including ERP and grants management.
• Serve as senior delivery lead with client relationships and financial performance oversight.
• Mentor cross-functional teams of PMs, analysts, consultants and support staff.
• Manage risk, issues, dependencies, and change control at enterprise scale.
• Support business development through proposals, staffing plans, and pricing input.
• Oversee lifecycle activities from requirements through O&M transitions.
• Ensure compliance with contracts, FAR/DFAR and security obligations.
• Drive PMO standards and continuous improvement across portfolios.
• Represent Unison with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.

Skills

Executive presence

Client-facing leadership

Program management

Financial management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Mentorship

Stakeholder management

Agile/Waterfall

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP

Advanced degree (MBA/MS) a plus

Tools

PRISM

Momentum

PeopleSoft Federal

Oracle Federal Financials

SAP

Workday Federal

Job description

Unison’s products power the business of government to work smoother and smarter, making critical federal processes and acquisitions simpler and more effective. Trusted by over 200,000 federal employees and government contractors, our AI-infused software and deep domain expertise help contract shops, cost engineers, 1102s, program managers, and budgeting professionals cut through friction, keep compliance airtight, and sharpen decisions. Our federal focus brings efficiency, transparency, and clarity to complex data, regulations, and workflows, empowering agencies and executives to spend more minutes on mission and achieve strategic objectives. Unison is how federal business gets done.

Unison is proud to be recognized as a 2026 Quantum Certified Workplace™ in Washington D.C., reflecting our continued focus on building a workplace where people feel supported and teams thrive.

Unison, a leading provider of procurement and program management solutions to the federal marketplace, is seeking a Senior Program Manager to be a leader for delivery and operations and maintenance of large-scale, complex federal programs, including enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. This is a senior consulting leadership role for an experienced professional services PM who has run highly complex federal delivery from proposal through steady-state operations.

Unison consultants work directly with clients to understand business objectives, improve acquisition and grants management processes, and successfully implement and operate Unison's suite of software products. Our Senior Program Managers are trusted senior leaders who own delivery outcomes, manage client and executive relationships, and build the teams and processes that make complex federal engagements succeed.

Responsibilities:

Unison is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead delivery and operations of enterprise-scale federal technology programs, including but not limited to ERP, acquisition, and grants management implementations and operations. This role will serve as a senior delivery lead across one or more Federal client engagements, owning program health, client relationships, and financial performance throughout the full program lifecycle; from modernization implementations and operations & maintenance (O&M).

• Own end-to-end delivery for large, complex federal programs, serving as the senior point of accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and quality
• Serve as a primary trusted advisor to senior government stakeholders and Unison executive leadership on program health, risk, and strategic direction
• Lead and mentor cross-functional delivery teams, including project managers, business analysts, functional consultants, and support staff
• Manage program risk, issues, dependencies, and change control at an enterprise level, escalating and resolving issues before they threaten delivery
• Support client relationship management, including executive briefings, governance forums, and contract performance reviews
• Support business development activities, including proposal development, capture strategy, staffing plans, and pricing input for new and follow-on work
• Guide programs through the full delivery lifecycle: requirements validation, configuration, testing, training, deployment, and transition to O&M
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, federal acquisition regulations, and program security/reporting obligations
• Drive continuous improvement of PMO standards, tools, and delivery best practices across the portfolio
• Identify and develop staffing pipeline and succession plans for key delivery roles within assigned programs
• Represent Unison as a senior leader with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders

Required Experience

• Extensive experience as a Project/Program Manager, including significant experience delivering integrated federal ERP business systems, or large-scale enterprise technology programs (e.g., PRISM, Momentum, PeopleSoft Federal, Oracle Federal Financials, SAP, Workday Federal)
• Experience as a Program/Project Manager within a professional services or government consulting firm, including direct ownership of client relationships, statements of work, scope management, and staffing/utilization
• Demonstrated experience managing federal government programs, contracts, or technology initiatives at a senior or enterprise level
• Experience owning program budgets, margin performance, and financial reporting for delivery engagements
• Experience managing executive-level client relationships and facilitating governance, briefings, and escalations
• Experience building, leading, and mentoring cross‑functional delivery teams across the full program lifecycle
• Experience leading delivery in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid environments
• Experience supporting proposal development, capture, and pricing for federal contract vehicles
• Experience managing subcontractors or teaming partners on federal programs

Preferred Experience

• Federal acquisition and procurement lifecycle concepts
• Experience with a Department level Federal Agency.

Core Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional executive presence and client-facing leadership skills
• Proven ability to own program‑level financial and delivery outcomes
• Strong ability to influence and align technical, functional, and executive stakeholders
• Sound judgment under pressure, with strong risk identification and mitigation skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex programs and competing priorities simultaneously
• Strong mentorship and team‑building capabilities
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree a plus
• Project Management Professional (PMP) is a plus

Clearance:

Applicants may need to be the subject of a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information, to include U.S. Citizenship.

Compensation:

Final compensation will depend on factors such as geographic location, experience, and qualifications.

In-Person Interview:

Our hiring process requires one in-person meeting, typically the final interview. Travel and accommodations will be provided.

Remote Work:

Though predominantly remote, client-site visits in the DC-Metro area are required as needed.

Why Join Unison:

Unison has pioneered the creation of innovative software for federal agencies, program offices, and government contractors worldwide. We believe that there is power in moving in unison. Our culture and values reflect this belief and are central to achieving our mission of powering the business of government. Rather than chasing short‑lived tech trends, Unison delivers proven software that simplifies the complexities of federal business. Our technology combines innovative thinking with precise federal know-how, addressing critical details others overlook. Designed with purpose and engineered to endure, our software provides consistent performance, allowing federal agencies and contractors to stay focused on their missions.

Unison provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability status, age, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.