Program Management Director

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 levelsLeading 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 ordersDriving program performance — Ensure the quality, efficiency, and timeliness of all contract deliverables, managing both technical operations and business processes to meet or exceed Government expectationsManaging complex IT environments — Oversee the management and control of complex information systems architectures involving multiple disparate databases, network infrastructure, and communications subsystemsLeading Agile program execution — Champion and manage a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) program environment, ensuring agile principles are consistently applied across all workstreams and delivery teamsManaging 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 metricsCollaborating 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 goalsNegotiating and managing contracts — Lead contract negotiations, monitor service performance, and identify cost-effective solutions that deliver maximum value to the GovernmentProactively managing risk — Identify, communicate, and mitigate potential contractual, technical, or programmatic risks before they impact program performanceAuthorizing organizational commitments — Represent and commit the contractor's organization in response to Government issues, concerns, and decisions without requiring additional escalationQualifications Required ExperienceBachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field and 18 years or more of related experience10+ years of experience managing complex information systems architectures involving multiple disparate databases, networks, and communications subsystems5+ years of supervisory experience leading complex IT operating environments of 50+ personnel across multi-disciplinary job categories5+ years managing a program of comparable size and scope to a large-scale Federal IT services contractDemonstrated experience managing programs operating under a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environmentDemonstrated experience managing on-premise and off-premise cloud-based service delivery, including SLA, XLA, and performance metrics managementDemonstrated experience working with Federal IT leadership, negotiating contracts, monitoring service performance, and delivering cost-effective IT solutionsRequired CertificationsProject Management Professional (PMP) certification - current and activePreferred QualificationsSAFe Certified Program Consultant (SPC) or SAFe Certified Practice Consultant (SPC)ITIL Foundation certification or higherPrior experience supporting GAO, Congressional support agencies, or similar Federal oversight organizationsExperience managing IT modernization and digital transformation initiatives in a federal environmentFamiliarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal IT governance frameworksExperience with DevSecOps practices and tools in a federal environmentStrong executive-level communication and presentation skillsSecurity ClearanceMust be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust ClearanceSAIC®is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visitsaic.com. For ongoing news, please visit ournewsroom. #J-18808-Ljbffr