Senior Program Manager, DoD Programs & Digital Portfolio

GTMR, Inc.; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialty Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to join our team supporting the DoD customer at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.

You will lead the Digital Division portfolio, managing cost, schedule, and technical performance across multiple branches and coordinating with government stakeholders and IT/engineering teams to ensure mission success. The role requires 10+ years in defense acquisition, a strong DoD policy background, and the ability to report at the

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a Business, Management, or related scientific/technical discipline.
• Requires 10+ years of professional experience, preferably in Defense acquisition.
• Strong understanding of DoD acquisition policies, processes, and regulations (e.g., DoDI 5000 series, DAWIA, FAR/DFARS).
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and technical performance of multiple concurrent projects.
• Working knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle processes (requirements, design, integration, test, and sustainment).
• Experience managing IT or engineering programs with an understanding of System Administration, Networking, and Cybersecurity.
• Ability to coordinate cross-disciplinary engineering teams and translate technical detail into executive-level reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall program management for the Digital Division, overseeing cost, schedule, and technical performance across three branches providing computing infrastructure, cybersecurity, and engineering services.
• Maintain tracking of commitments, obligations, and expenditures across $20M+ annual budget for the Division.
• Develop, execute, and maintain integrated program plans, including schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate acquisition of all software licenses and support agreements with division subject matter experts, branch heads, and the contracting officer.
• Coordinate timely funding and contract modifications for contractor support personnel.
• In coordination with Division leadership, oversee prioritization and execution of customer projects while maintaining regular communication with customers.
• Identify, track, and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate with senior stakeholders, providing high-level updates and addressing critical issues.

Skills

Program management

DoD acquisition

Cost/Schedule/Technical performance

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Education

BS/BA in Business/Management/Technical discipline

MS/MA in Business/Management/Technical discipline

Job description

Specialty Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to join our team supporting the DoD customer at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.

You will lead the Digital Division portfolio, managing cost, schedule, and technical performance across multiple branches and coordinating with government stakeholders and IT/engineering teams to ensure mission success. The role requires 10+ years in defense acquisition, a strong DoD policy background, and the ability to report at the