Senior Program Manager, Defense C3 Modernization

Dcode; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 116,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Dcode in the United States is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead government-facing programs, driving rapid execution and measurable mission outcomes. You will build structures, workflows, and processes to overcome legacy constraints, align cross-functional teams, and coordinate with government leaders, DoW, and external partners.

Success requires navigating ambiguity, leading teams, and translating complex challenges into repeatable, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• 7 years of relevant professional experience in government-facing programs or workstreams.
• Experience supporting DoD or federal clients with modernization and program management.
• Ability to lead projects and deliver measurable outcomes in complex, ambiguous environments.
• Experience advising stakeholders and influencing decisions at multiple levels.
• Strong understanding of program management principles and agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop executive-level briefings.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to senior government stakeholders with data-driven recommendations.
• Identify capability gaps and translate mission needs into actionable, deployable solutions.
• Lead workshops and strategic engagements to convert challenges into practical recommendations.
• Coordinate across leadership and cross-functional teams to align priorities and timelines.
• Develop governance structures and operating models to improve execution and decisions.
• Continuously capture lessons learned to improve delivery and outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Government programs

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Executive communication

Job description

Dcode in the United States is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead government-facing programs, driving rapid execution and measurable mission outcomes. You will build structures, workflows, and processes to overcome legacy constraints, align cross-functional teams, and coordinate with government leaders, DoW, and external partners.

Success requires navigating ambiguity, leading teams, and translating complex challenges into repeatable, scalable solutions.