Strategy Project Manager

IBM Computing; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Program Manager to oversee strategic engagements with the U.S. Air Force. This role focuses on delivering enterprise-level strategy and engineering services, managing a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, extensive experience in government program management, and a DoD Secret Clearance. The position can be performed remotely from anywhere in the US.

Qualifications

• Experience in large Government Program Management (15+ years).
• Knowledge of AF & DoD headquarters corporate processes (15+ years).
• Extensive knowledge of Air Force Civil Engineer mission areas (15+ years).
• Must possess DoD Secret Clearance with eligibility for Top Secret.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic U.S. Air Force Civil Engineering engagements.
• Oversee a multidisciplinary team delivering strategy and policy services.
• Manage cost, schedule, performance, and risk across all contract activities.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives within the Civil Engineer enterprise.

Skills

Program Management

Strategic Planning

Civil Engineering Operations

DoD Processes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio; including Software and Red Hat. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground breaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

Your role and responsibilities

We are seeking a highly qualified Senior Program Manager to lead strategic U.S. Air Force Civil Engineering engagements under IBM’s Enterprise Strategy portfolio. This role is responsible for overseeing a multidisciplinary team delivering enterprise-level strategy, policy, transformation, and engineering services support to the Headquarters Air Force (HAF). The Senior Program Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for the client, contract staff, and IBM leadership, providing executive-level oversight of all contractor personnel and managing cost, schedule, performance, and risk across all contract activities.

The role includes leading the execution of contract requirements, coordinating with subcontractors and suppliers, and guiding the development and implementation of strategic initiatives and policy guidance across the Civil Engineer enterprise. Areas of focus include strategy and governance, career field development, facility and infrastructure policy, asset management, business process re-engineering, and cybersecurity policy and compliance. The ideal candidate will bring significant experience and expertise in DoD and DAF program management, strategic planning, and civil engineering operations.

This Job can be performed from anywhere in the US

Required technical and professional expertise

1. Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline
2. Retired Air Force Civil Engineer Officer
3. Experience in large Government Program Management (15+ years)
4. Knowledge of AF & DoD headquarters corporate processes (15+ years)
5. Extensive knowledge of Air Force Civil Engineer mission areas (15+ years)
6. Must possess DoD Secret Clearance with eligibility for Top Secret

Preferred technical and professional experience

1. Master’s degree in engineering or other related field
2. Experience working within Headquarters Air Force
3. Experience leading teams of 100+ personnel
4. Experience in private sector program management

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.