{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"cf04ae5c2bee5a51b18e9ada","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cf04ae5c2bee5a51b18e9ada","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cf04ae5c2bee5a51b18e9ada","title":"Senior Program Manager","description":"Job Title: Senior Program Manager\n\nLocation: Arlington, VA\n\nWork Arrangement: Hybrid\n\nEmployment Type: Full-time\n\nSecurity Clearance: Top Secret\n\nTravel: 25%\n\nPosition Availability: Anticipated opening supporting an upcoming government contracting opportunity; employment is contingent upon contract award and any required customer approval.\n\nPosition Overview\n\nDfuse Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the execution of a complex Department of War program supporting mission operations, information technology, and related technical services. The Senior Program Manager will provide overall leadership and accountability for contract performance, personnel, financial management, schedules, service quality, and customer satisfaction.\n\nThis individual will serve as the company’s principal program interface with the government customer and coordinate the efforts of employees, subcontractors, and corporate support functions. The successful candidate will translate customer requirements into executable plans, guide multidisciplinary teams, manage risks, and ensure program activities meet contractual obligations and mission priorities.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nProgram Leadership and Contract Execution\n\nLead program execution from transition and mobilization through ongoing delivery, contract modifications, and closeout, as applicable.\nDevelop and maintain program management plans, integrated schedules, staffing plans, performance measures, and reporting processes.\nEnsure services and deliverables meet contractual requirements for scope, quality, schedule, and cost.\nCoordinate work across technical, operational, administrative, and subcontractor teams.\nEstablish clear responsibilities, priorities, and accountability for program managers, task leads, and team members.\nIdentify execution challenges, evaluate their effect on mission outcomes, and implement corrective actions.\nManage changes to program scope, schedules, and resources through established contractual and company processes.\n\nGovernment Customer and Stakeholder Engagement\n\nServe as the primary company point of contact for government program leadership and designated contracting representatives.\nBuild effective working relationships with government stakeholders, mission partners, subcontractors, and company leadership.\nLead program reviews, performance briefings, planning sessions, and issue-resolution meetings.\nProvide timely, accurate information on program status, risks, resource requirements, and recommended actions.\nTranslate mission needs and customer priorities into coordinated program activities.\nCoordinate contractual matters with the company’s contracts organization and ensure commitments remain within delegated authority.\n\nFinancial and Resource Management\n\nManage program budgets, staffing allocations, financial forecasts, and cost performance.\nMonitor expenditures, funding availability, labor utilization, and subcontractor costs.\nPrepare and review estimates to complete and estimates at completion, as applicable.\nCoordinate with finance and contracts personnel to support accurate invoicing, financial reporting, and funding management.\nAnticipate resource constraints and recommend adjustments to maintain performance.\nBalance mission requirements, delivery commitments, and company financial objectives.\n\nPersonnel and Subcontractor Leadership\n\nLead and develop a multidisciplinary workforce, including technical personnel, operational staff, and subordinate managers.\nCoordinate recruiting, onboarding, workforce planning, succession planning, and employee development.\nEnsure personnel meet applicable qualifications, clearance requirements, and customer access requirements.\nEstablish performance expectations and address staffing or performance issues promptly.\nOversee subcontractor performance, deliverables, staffing, and coordination with the broader program team.\nPromote professional conduct, effective communication, and collaboration across the program.\n\nTechnical and Service Delivery Oversight\n\nProvide management oversight of IT operations, infrastructure support, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and other technical activities included in the contract.\nWork with technical leads to ensure proposed solutions and operational decisions support customer requirements.\nMonitor service levels, key performance indicators, system availability, incident trends, and customer satisfaction, as applicable.\nSupport disciplined incident, problem, change, configuration, and continual improvement practices.\nCoordinate modernization activities and service transitions to manage disruption to mission operations.\nEnsure technical issues requiring management attention receive appropriate resources and timely resolution.\n\nRisk, Quality, Security, and Compliance\n\nMaintain a program risk and issue management process, including mitigation plans, responsible owners, and escalation criteria.\nOversee quality assurance activities and verify the completeness and accuracy of contract deliverables.\nEnsure program execution follows applicable contract provisions, company policies, government requirements, and security procedures.\nCoordinate with security personnel to support the proper handling and protection of classified and sensitive information.\nSupport audits, inspections, customer assessments, and corrective action tracking.\nIdentify opportunities to improve program efficiency, service quality, and mission effectiveness.\n\nRequired Qualifications:\n\nBachelor’s degree in business, management, engineering, computer science, or information systems, with at least 10 years of relevant professional experience.\nMaster of Business Administration (MBA) or a relevant technical master’s degree, with at least 6 years of relevant professional experience**.\nAn equivalent combination of relevant military or professional experience, including qualifying military service, that demonstrates comparable preparation for the responsibilities of this position. Relevant experience should demonstrate progressively responsible leadership in program or project management, operational management, technical service delivery, or comparable complex organizational activities.\nQualifying military experience may include program or project management, operational leadership, budget and resource management, acquisition, or oversight of complex missions and teams. Military experience will be evaluated based on the scope of responsibilities, leadership accountability, complexity of assignments, and relevance to the program.\nAbility to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance\nDemonstrated ability to lead complex programs or operations involving multiple teams, competing priorities, and significant resource requirements.\nExperience managing schedules, budgets, staffing, risks, and performance outcomes.\nAbility to communicate effectively with senior leaders, government stakeholders, technical personnel, and business support teams.\nStrong analytical, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to prepare clear management reports, briefings, and recommendations.\nSound judgment when handling sensitive information, resolving issues, and making decisions affecting program performance.\n\nDesired Qualifications:\n\nOne or more of the following certifications are preferred:\n\nProject Management Professional (PMP) certification\nITIL Foundation v4 certification\nCompTIA Security+ certification\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity\n\nDfuse Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.","company":"Dfuse Technologies","rawCompany":"dfuse technologies","city":"Denver","state":"CO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-06T19:54:49.647Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"},{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Program Manager","description":"Job Title: Senior Program Manager\n\nLocation: Arlington, VA\n\nWork Arrangement: Hybrid\n\nEmployment Type: Full-time\n\nSecurity Clearance: Top Secret\n\nTravel: 25%\n\nPosition Availability: Anticipated opening supporting an upcoming government contracting opportunity; employment is contingent upon contract award and any required customer approval.\n\nPosition Overview\n\nDfuse Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the execution of a complex Department of War program supporting mission operations, information technology, and related technical services. The Senior Program Manager will provide overall leadership and accountability for contract performance, personnel, financial management, schedules, service quality, and customer satisfaction.\n\nThis individual will serve as the company’s principal program interface with the government customer and coordinate the efforts of employees, subcontractors, and corporate support functions. 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including qualifying military service, that demonstrates comparable preparation for the responsibilities of this position. Relevant experience should demonstrate progressively responsible leadership in program or project management, operational management, technical service delivery, or comparable complex organizational activities.\nQualifying military experience may include program or project management, operational leadership, budget and resource management, acquisition, or oversight of complex missions and teams. Military experience will be evaluated based on the scope of responsibilities, leadership accountability, complexity of assignments, and relevance to the program.\nAbility to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance\nDemonstrated ability to lead complex programs or operations involving multiple teams, competing priorities, and significant resource requirements.\nExperience managing schedules, budgets, staffing, risks, and performance outcomes.\nAbility to communicate effectively with senior leaders, government stakeholders, technical personnel, and business support teams.\nStrong analytical, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to prepare clear management reports, briefings, and recommendations.\nSound judgment when handling sensitive information, resolving issues, and making decisions affecting program performance.\n\nDesired Qualifications:\n\nOne or more of the following certifications are preferred:\n\nProject Management Professional (PMP) certification\nITIL Foundation v4 certification\nCompTIA Security+ certification\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity\n\nDfuse Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 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