Program Management Director

Job ID 2617043-OTHLOC-100000685975043
Location Remote Work, VA, US
Date Posted 2026-09-18
Category Program Management
Subcategory Program Mgmt
Schedule Full-Time
Shift Day Job
Travel No
Minimum Clearance Required None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work ORA_HYBRID
Description
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Program Management Director (PM) to lead our team supporting a large-scale Federal IT services contracts such as with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and other finance and commerce programs and initiatives. This is a highly visible, senior leadership role responsible for the successful delivery of comprehensive technology information services across a complex, multi-disciplinary environment. The PM will serve as the primary point-of-contact with the Government and will be empowered to make decisions on behalf of our organization to ensure mission success.
As the Program Manager, you will be the face of our organization to the Government and the driving force behind contract performance. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include
Serving as the primary Government liaison — Act as the single point-of-contact for all contractual and programmatic matters, maintaining open, transparent, and proactive communication with Government stakeholders at all levels
Leading a large, multi-disciplinary team — Provide strategic direction and day-to-day oversight for 50+ contractor personnel spanning diverse technical and functional disciplines across the TIS contract and associated task orders
Driving program performance — Ensure the quality, efficiency, and timeliness of all contract deliverables, managing both technical operations and business processes to meet or exceed Government expectations
Managing complex IT environments — Oversee the management and control of complex information systems architectures involving multiple disparate databases, network infrastructure, and communications subsystems
Leading Agile program execution — Champion and manage a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) program environment, ensuring agile principles are consistently applied across all workstreams and delivery teams
Managing cloud and service-oriented environments — Oversee on-premise and off-premise cloud-based service delivery, including the development, monitoring, and enforcement of Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Experience Level Agreements (XLAs), and performance metrics
Collaborating with Federal IT leadership — Build and maintain strong relationships with GAO IT leadership and other federal service providers, aligning contractor services with agency mission and operational goals
Negotiating and managing contracts — Lead contract negotiations, monitor service performance, and identify cost-effective solutions that deliver maximum value to the Government
Proactively managing risk — Identify, communicate, and mitigate potential contractual, technical, or programmatic risks before they impact program performance
Authorizing organizational commitments — Represent and commit the contractor's organization in response to Government issues, concerns, and decisions without requiring additional escalation
Qualifications
Required Experience
Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field and 18 years or more of related experience
10+ years of experience managing complex information systems architectures involving multiple disparate databases, networks, and communications subsystems
5+ years of supervisory experience leading complex IT operating environments of 50+ personnel across multi-disciplinary job categories
5+ years managing a program of comparable size and scope to a large-scale Federal IT services contract
Demonstrated experience managing programs operating under a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment
Demonstrated experience managing on-premise and off-premise cloud-based service delivery, including SLA, XLA, and performance metrics management
Demonstrated experience working with Federal IT leadership, negotiating contracts, monitoring service performance, and delivering cost-effective IT solutions
Required Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification - current and active
Preferred Qualifications
SAFe Certified Program Consultant (SPC) or SAFe Certified Practice Consultant (SPC)
ITIL Foundation certification or higher
Prior experience supporting GAO, Congressional support agencies, or similar Federal oversight organizations
Experience managing IT modernization and digital transformation initiatives in a federal environment
Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal IT governance frameworks
Experience with DevSecOps practices and tools in a federal environment
Strong executive-level communication and presentation skills
Security Clearance
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance
Target salary range $240,001 - $280,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Work arrangement
No