Senior Program Manager

San Diego, CA; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (employee premium)

Dental insurance (employee premium)

Vision insurance (employee premium)

401(k) with match

Comprehensive training and development

11 paid holidays and PTO accrual

Job summary

NexGen Data Systems in San Diego seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead delivery of engineering, sustainment, modernization and logistics services for Navy shore networks. The role directs the deputy and technical leads, manages contract execution, and serves as the primary program interface with NIWC Pacific.

You will align resources, schedules and priorities with customer requirements, oversee performance, risk management and reporting, and ensure timely delivery while coordinating with

Qualifications

• 15 years of professional experience in program/project management.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams and managing budgets.
• Experience presenting performance, risks and recovery plans to Government customers.
• Maintain a Secret clearance for onsite work at Government facilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct program planning, staffing, schedules and cost control across engineering, application support, field services and logistics.
• Lead Government program reviews and communicate accomplishments, milestones, resource needs and unresolved decisions.
• Maintain the Project Management Plan and integrated schedules as requirements change.
• Review cost, schedule and technical performance; direct corrective actions to align with the plan.
• Assign execution priorities through the deputy and technical leads; escalate matters needing Government direction.
• Oversee contract reporting, deliverable quality and risk management to support timely performance.

Skills

Program management

Budget management

Risk management

Team leadership

Customer interface

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

8570/8140 Certifications

Job description

Description

NexGen Data Systems is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead delivery of engineering, technical sustainment, modernization and logistics services for Navy shore networks. The Senior Program Manager directs the deputy and technical leads, manages contract execution and serves as the primary program interface with NIWC Pacific. This position aligns resources, schedules and technical priorities with customer requirements and resolves issues affecting delivery.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Direct program planning, staffing, schedules and cost control across engineering, application support, field services and logistics activities.
• Lead Government program reviews and communicate accomplishments, upcoming milestones, resource needs and unresolved decisions.
• Maintain the Project Management Plan, integrated schedules and action plans as requirements and priorities change.
• Review cost, schedule and technical performance; direct corrective actions when delivery differs from the approved plan.
• Assign execution priorities through the deputy and technical leads, resolving competing demands and escalating matters requiring Government direction.
• Oversee contract reporting, deliverable quality and risk management to support consistent, timely performance.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Desired/Required Skills:

• Active Department of Defense Secret level security clearance required.
• DoD Approved 8570 / 8140 OS and Cybersecurity certifications required.
• Education: Bachelor’s level degree in any technical or managerial discipline.
• Experience: 15 years of professional experience in program/project management.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams, managing program resources and budgets, and presenting performance, risks and recovery plans to Government customers.
• Maintain a Secret security clearance for onsite work at Government facilities.

About the Company:

NexGen Data Systems is an emerging technologies focused company providing expert systems and network engineering solutions to the Department of Defense. NexGen Data Systems promotes a culture of knowledge and career advancement through continued learning, keeping our team current on the latest advances in systems and networking, and enabling our team to provide the best available solutions to our clients.

Benefits:

• Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee’s medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents.
• Company provides short and long term disability plans.
• 401(k) match up to 10% of the employee’s salary contributions to 401(K) plan.
• Comprehensive training and development program.
• 11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

NOTE: US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. In order to be qualified for this position, you must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. We are unable to sponsor Visas at this time. NexGen Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.