Senior Program Manager, DoD C3 Modernization & Rapid Delivery

Dcode; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 116,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Dcode is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to work with government clients, guiding modernization efforts and scalable solutions across command, control, and communications domains. You will lead daily engagements, navigate complex stakeholder relationships, and drive measurable mission outcomes within a fast-paced defense-focused environment.

The role requires strong leadership, program management discipline, and proven ability to translate strategic goals into structured execution

Qualifications

• 7 years of relevant professional experience leading government-facing programs.
• Experience supporting DoW or federal clients in modernization and transformation.
• Proven ability to lead projects and deliver measurable outcomes in ambiguous environments.
• Experience advising stakeholders and influencing decisions at multiple levels.
• Strong program management knowledge with exposure to Agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills and executive briefing ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution of C3 modernization activities for a defense sector client.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and schedules.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable plans and metrics.
• Apply Agile and Scrum to deliver iterative, measurable progress.
• Manage governance structures and operating models to improve execution.
• Capture lessons learned to improve delivery and client experience.
• Ensure delivery meets contractual, quality, and financial objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

DoW/federal clients

Agile methodologies

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Job description

Dcode is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to work with government clients, guiding modernization efforts and scalable solutions across command, control, and communications domains. You will lead daily engagements, navigate complex stakeholder relationships, and drive measurable mission outcomes within a fast-paced defense-focused environment.

The role requires strong leadership, program management discipline, and proven ability to translate strategic goals into structured execution