Strategic Program Operations Leader

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 63,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Program Operations Manager to drive multi-project execution within the National Security Analysis Department. You will help set priorities, organize sponsor engagements, and ensure deliverables across programmatic, technical, and operational teams.

Your role requires coordinating with PMs, ensuring SOPs, and interfacing with sponsors and internal stakeholders while maintaining strong organizational discipline and proactive problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business, technical, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Program Manager and Project Managers to set priorities and resolve issues across the task management lifecycle.

Skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Prioritization

Strong communicator

Proactive & initiative-driven

Adaptable & flexible

Collaborative team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/technical field

Tools

SharePoint

Box

Slack

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Program Operations Manager to drive multi-project execution within the National Security Analysis Department. You will help set priorities, organize sponsor engagements, and ensure deliverables across programmatic, technical, and operational teams.

Your role requires coordinating with PMs, ensuring SOPs, and interfacing with sponsors and internal stakeholders while maintaining strong organizational discipline and proactive problem solving.