Senior Program Manager

IBM; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM Consulting) seeks a Senior Program Manager to support Air Force Civil Engineers, overseeing military infrastructure projects, FSRM programs, asset management, and governance.

You will provide leadership across stakeholders, deliver data-driven analyses, and present recommendations to leadership. A DoD security clearance and extensive government program management background are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience supporting large-scale government programs.
• Ability to analyze DoD policies and organizational processes and propose improvements.
• Extensive senior-level government program management experience with multi-stakeholder oversight.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and oversight for military infrastructure projects, FSRM programs, asset management, and governance.
• Prepare updates for leadership and participate in meetings, delivering analysis and recommendations.

Skills

Air Force Civil Engineer

Policy analysis

Program management

DoD knowledge

Stakeholder leadership

Education

Master's degree in engineering

Job description

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You'll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you'll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your role and responsibilities

The Senior Program Manager will support the Air Force Civil Engineers by providing expert guidance and oversight for areas such as military infrastructure projects, Facility Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (FSRM) programs, asset management and strategy and governance.

They will provide detailed updates to leadership and stakeholders by participating in meetings/forums through coordinating, developing, and delivering analysis and recommendations, as well as creating associated meeting materials.

Required technical and professional expertise

• Experience as a Air Force Civil Engineer Officer with a minimum of 15 years of experience supporting large-scale government programs.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze legislative direction, DoD policies, and organizational processes, and to develop practical improvements and solutions.
• Extensive experience in senior-level government program management, including oversight of complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Deep knowledge of Air Force Civil Engineer mission areas and operational priorities.
• Proven ability to lead cross-organizational collaboration, align stakeholders, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients and partners.

Security Requirement

Must hold and maintain an active DoD Security Secret Clearance

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Master's degree in engineering or a related field, with extensive experience supporting facility and infrastructure requirements and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to apply policy to project requirements definition, programming, and execution, with a minimum of 15 years of experience.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.