Sr. Program Manager

VG SYSTEMS, LLC.

Huntsville (AL)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Company-sponsored 401(k) Plans

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Continued Employee Education

Remote Work Opportunities

Generous PTO

Job summary

A recognized government contractor is seeking a seasoned Program Manager in Huntsville, AL to lead a large-scale Department of Defense (DoD) contract. The ideal candidate must have over 15 years of experience in managing government contracts, particularly within DoD programs, and possess a Bachelor’s degree. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills to ensure mission success. This position offers competitive salaries, a company-sponsored 401(k), and opportunities for remote work.

Qualifications

Minimum of 15 years of experience managing Government contracts, particularly DoD programs.
Active Top Secret (TS) clearance at time of hire.
Experience with stakeholder engagement and oversight of program teams.

Responsibilities

Provide executive-level leadership for contract execution.
Oversee program operations, including resource allocation and performance management.
Direct development of program deliverables and status reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Master's degree (MA/MS) or PhD

Job description

VG Systems, LLC is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead and manage a large-scale Department of Defense (DoD) contract. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of leadership, technical, managerial, and business acumen, with a proven track record of delivering exceptional performance on enterprise-level government programs. The Program Manager will provide direction to program staff, ensure compliance with PWS requirements, and partner closely with Government stakeholders to achieve mission success.

Responsibilities

Provide executive-level leadership and direction for contract execution to ensure mission, schedule, and quality objectives are met.
Oversee program operations, including resource allocation, performance management, and risk mitigation.
Lead, mentor, and guide management and technical teams supporting the contract.
Hire, develop, and retain high‑performing staff; drive performance evaluations and corrective actions when needed.
Direct development of program deliverables, status reports, briefings, and contract artifacts.
Serve as the primary liaison with Government leadership; foster strong customer relationships.
Address complex challenges through strategic thinking and decisive action.
Ensure program activities comply with contract, regulatory, and corporate policies.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in any discipline.
Minimum of 15 years of experience managing Government contracts, particularly DoD programs, with substantive involvement in stakeholder engagement, PWS execution, and oversight of program teams.
Master’s degree (MA/MS) or PhD with 10 years of relevant experience may substitute for the experience requirement.
Active Top Secret (TS) clearance at time of hire with the ability to maintain eligibility.
Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills aligned with high-stakes DoD environments.

Physical Work Requirements

This position requires on-site presence in Huntsville, AL.

Why work at VG Systems?

Based out of Quantico, Virginia, VG Systems, LLC is a recognized HUBZone Small Business. Working with VG Systems means you're joining a family of staff focused on providing our unique "Value Gained" IT Services to our customers. We Implement Innovation© by delivering highly optimized project portfolio management, infrastructure solutions, and project management office support to the public, private, and DoD clients.

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