Senior Program Manager

Diné Development Corporation; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability coverage

Retirement with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Educational assistance

Job summary

Diné Development Corporation seeks a Senior Program Manager to provide senior leadership and day-to-day direction for a complex, multi-team enterprise IT services effort. You will coordinate with government stakeholders and manage personnel, processes, and performance to meet service levels, schedule, scope, and budget.

The role requires 10+ years of IT program management (DoD/Federal preferred), active TS clearance, and strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years IT program management experience, DoD/Federal preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business, or related field (preferred); equivalent experience considered.
• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required.
• PMP and/or ITIL Foundation preferred.
• Some travel may be required for the role.
• Demonstrated leadership, excellent communication, and expertise in PM methodologies (Agile/Waterfall/hybrid).
• Ability to manage full project life cycles, risk, performance, and contract compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall program execution, including staffing, scheduling, and quality to meet standards.
• Maintain a robust program governance cadence with reviews, deliverable tracking, and risk escalation.
• Coordinate with government stakeholders to align activities and maintain open communication.
• Ensure compliance with contract guidelines and manage contractor personnel for performance.
• Oversee onboarding and staffing continuity to maintain uninterrupted support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Program management

Risk & performance management

Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid

Contract compliance

DoD/Federal domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, or related field

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

Top Secret clearance

PMP

ITIL Foundation

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Program Manager to provide senior leadership and day-to-day direction for a complex, multi-team enterprise IT services effort. Serves as the primary point of contact for program stakeholders and is accountable for delivering high-quality IT services on schedule, within scope and budget, and aligned with organizational objectives. Responsible for organizing personnel, processes, and performance to meet service levels; aligning priorities across infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, and application support; and delivering required plans, reports, and deliverables on schedule while maintaining strong stakeholder communications.

*This position is contingent upon contract award.*

Responsibilities

• Leads overall program execution, including staffing, scheduling, and quality control, to meet program performance and quality standards.
• Manages a consistent program governance cadence, including regular reviews, rigorous deliverable tracking, and prompt escalation of risks or issues.
• Coordinates with government stakeholders and mission partners to ensure program activities are aligned with expectations and to maintain open communication.
• Ensures compliance with all contract guidelines (including non-personal services requirements) and effectively manages contractor personnel to uphold high performance and professional standards.
• Oversees continuity of operations by facilitating smooth onboarding for new team members and filling vacancies promptly to maintain uninterrupted support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Years of Experience: 10+ years IT program management (DoD/Federal preferred).
• Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business, or related field (preferred); equivalent experience considered.
• Clearance Requirements: Must have active Top Secret (TS) clearance.
• Certification Requirements: PMP (preferred) and/or ITIL Foundation (preferred).
• Some travel may be required for role.
• Any other work-related qualifications needed for the role: Demonstrated leadership and excellent communication skills; expertise in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid) and IT governance; ability to manage full project life cycles, including risk and performance management, and ensure contract compliance.

About Us

Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nation–owned family of companies that provides government agencies and commercial organizations with high-quality IT, professional, environmental, and research and development services. DDC is dedicated to empowering the Navajo Nation and the communities we serve.

Benefits

• Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement savings with company match, and paid time off.
• Additional benefits include voluntary supplemental benefits, access to an employee assistance program, and educational assistance with tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance Statement

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation, or any other basis prohibited by law. We participate in E-Verify.

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