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Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.\r\nWe are seeking an accomplished and highly experienced Senior Program Manager to lead the execution of a large-scale, multi-year intelligence, remote sensing, geospatial intelligence (GEOINT), and mission enablement program supporting a national-level customer.\r\nThe Senior Program Manager will serve as the primary customer-facing executive responsible for overall program delivery, PMO governance, stakeholder engagement, operational readiness, risk management, workforce transition, and successful execution of a complex Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) enterprise.\r\nThis individual will serve as the senior Vantor representative in-country and will provide leadership, direction, and oversight to all Vantor personnel assigned to the program, including program managers, GEOINT analysts, remote sensing specialists, ISR collection personnel, AI/ML experts, engineers, trainers, and operational advisors.\r\nThe Senior Program Manager will be responsible for ensuring alignment between customer objectives, contractual requirements, and Vantor operational priorities while coordinating activities across multiple international stakeholders and technical environments.\r\nThe ideal candidate combines world-class program leadership experience with a strong understanding of remote sensing, geospatial intelligence, intelligence operations, and large-scale organizational transformation initiatives.\r\nWorking Conditions\r\nPosition based in the GCC.\r\nMay require periodic travel within the region.\r\nAbility to support mission requirements in a dynamic operational environment.\r\nResponsibilities\r\nProgram Leadership\r\nServe as the senior Vantor Program Manager and primary customer interface for all Project Custodian activities.\r\nAct as the principal liaison between customer leadership and Vantor executive leadership.\r\nLead execution of a multi-year strategic program involving ISR, GEOINT, remote sensing, intelligence analysis, training, technology integration, and operational support.\r\nProvide executive oversight of all Vantor program workstreams, subcontractors, vendors, and technical teams supporting the project.\r\nEstablish and maintain trusted relationships with senior government, military, and executive stakeholders.\r\nDrive successful delivery of program objectives, milestones, and contractual requirements.\r\nVantor Team Leadership\r\nServe as the senior Vantor representative and leader for all in-country program activities.\r\nProvide leadership, direction, mentorship, and performance management for all Vantor personnel assigned to the project.\r\nBuild and maintain a high-performing, mission-focused team culture centered on accountability, operational excellence, collaboration, and customer success.\r\nLead workforce planning, staffing, onboarding, retention, succession planning, and professional development activities for Vantor personnel.\r\nCoordinate and integrate activities across Vantor operational, technical, analytical, engineering, training, and support teams.\r\nPromote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge transfer across the Vantor team.\r\nPMO Governance\r\nEstablish and lead the Vantor Program Management Office (PMO).\r\nDevelop and maintain\r\nIntegrated Master Schedule (IMS)\r\nProgram Management Plan\r\nRisk Management Plan\r\nQuality Management Plan\r\nCommunications Plan\r\nResource Management Plan\r\nImplement governance processes, reporting frameworks, and executive dashboards.\r\nConduct program reviews, status meetings, and executive briefings.\r\nEnsure effective change management and configuration management processes.\r\nOperational Integration\r\nCoordinate execution across intelligence operations, remote sensing, GEOINT, collection management, analytics, training, and technology deployment functions.\r\nOversee transition from initial operational capability to full operational capability.\r\nEnsure synchronization across collection, processing, exploitation, dissemination, and training activities.\r\nSupport implementation of advanced geospatial and intelligence systems.\r\nRemote Sensing & GEOINT Program Oversight\r\nProvide leadership and strategic direction for programs involving\r\nSatellite imagery\r\nRemote sensing technologies\r\nGEOINT exploitation\r\nGeospatial analytics\r\nISR operations\r\nAI/ML-enabled intelligence capabilities\r\nTranslate technical requirements into executable program plans.\r\nInterface effectively with Vantor technical SMEs and customer leadership regarding remote sensing and geospatial capabilities.\r\nRisk & Performance Management\r\nIdentify and manage program risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans.\r\nTrack performance metrics, operational readiness measures, and program KPIs.\r\nLead corrective action planning when required.\r\nEnsure delivery quality, 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We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. 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Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.\r\nWe are seeking an accomplished and highly experienced Senior Program Manager to lead the execution of a large-scale, multi-year intelligence, remote sensing, geospatial intelligence (GEOINT), and mission enablement program supporting a national-level customer.\r\nThe Senior Program Manager will serve as the primary customer-facing executive responsible for overall program delivery, PMO governance, stakeholder engagement, operational readiness, risk management, workforce transition, and successful execution of a complex Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) enterprise.\r\nThis individual will serve as the senior Vantor representative in-country and will provide leadership, direction, and oversight to all Vantor personnel assigned to the program, including program managers, GEOINT analysts, remote sensing specialists, ISR collection personnel, 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