Strategic Government Programs Leader

PEMCCO; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 142,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Additional company-sponsored benefits

Job summary

PEMCCO is seeking a Senior Program Manager to provide executive-level leadership and oversight for government programs, contracts, and mission-critical initiatives. This role will plan, direct, and coordinate complex programs while engaging with senior government and contractor leadership to ensure outcomes align with strategic goals.

This position requires extensive experience in program management, government contracting, and operations leadership, with a proven ability to build

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Fifteen (15) years of experience in program management, project management, contract management, or a related field.
• Advanced knowledge of program and project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Knowledge of government contracting, contract administration, and performance management.
• Knowledge of budgeting, resource management, workforce planning, and risk management.
• Ability to manage complex programs, projects, and customer relationships.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans and organizational objectives.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and build collaborative working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, government customers, and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and project management tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the execution of complex programs, projects, contracts, or multiple task areas
• Develop and implement program strategies, objectives, and execution plans aligned with customer and organizational goals
• Manage program scope, schedules, resources, staffing, and deliverables to ensure successful performance
• Monitor program performance and ensure compliance with contractual, financial, technical, and operational requirements
• Lead program planning, execution, and reporting activities
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with government customers, subcontractors, stakeholders, and internal leadership
• Oversee budget development, resource planning, and financial performance activities
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues
• Lead program reviews, status meetings, executive briefings, and customer engagements
• Ensure quality standards, performance objectives, and customer requirements are achieved
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams in support of mission objectives and program success
• Support business growth initiatives, strategic planning efforts, and program transitions
• Develop recommendations and solutions to address complex operational and organizational challenges
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to managers, supervisors, and project personnel
• Ensure program documentation, reports, and deliverables are completed accurately and submitted on schedule

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive communication

Customer engagement

Program management

Risk management

Budgeting

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management/Engineering/IT

Master's degree in Business Administration/Management/Engineering/IT

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

PEMCCO is seeking a Senior Program Manager to provide executive-level leadership and oversight for government programs, contracts, and mission-critical initiatives. This role will plan, direct, and coordinate complex programs while engaging with senior government and contractor leadership to ensure outcomes align with strategic goals.

This position requires extensive experience in program management, government contracting, and operations leadership, with a proven ability to build