Program Manager

About the Opportunity The Program Manager provides end-to-end leadership, governance, and accountability for the successful execution of complex Federal technology contracts supporting mission-critical programs. This role ensures seamless alignment of technical execution, staffing, budget, schedule, risk management, and stakeholder engagement to deliver high-quality outcomes that meet Government priorities and operational needs. Success in this role is defined by consistent on-time delivery, strong cost and schedule performance, proactive risk management, high-quality contract execution, and effective coordination across Government and contractor stakeholders to achieve all mission and contractual objectives. What You Will Do in This Role Direct and oversee all program activities to ensure successful contract execution and mission achievement. Coordinate across technical teams, program personnel, and Government stakeholders to support integrated program delivery. Manage contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, milestones, and performance objectives. Oversee the preparation and delivery of program reports, briefings, and other required contract deliverables. Monitor cost, schedule, and technical performance to ensure projects remain on track and within scope. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders, leadership, and technical teams. Identify, assess, and manage program risks, issues, and mitigation strategies. Support the transition of research and development efforts into operational capabilities. Ensure team activities remain aligned with program goals, customer priorities, and mission objectives. Provide strategic leadership, guidance, and decision‑making support to drive successful program outcomes. Serve as the primary interface between the contractor team and Government leadership, fostering strong customer relationships and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction. What You Will Bring Master’s in Engineering Management, MBA, or related discipline. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Extensive experience leading complex Federal technology programs across multiple stakeholders, technical disciplines, and mission partners from planning through operational deployment. Proven success managing large-scale programs aligned to mission objectives, with strong performance in cost, schedule, and technical delivery. Experience managing complex program scope and dynamic requirements, including scaling resources and adapting to program changes while maintaining performance and continuity. Strong record of high-quality contract delivery with consistent on-time execution and minimal rework. Experience leading research-to-operations (R2O) transitions across multiple agencies to ensure seamless operational deployment. Skilled in using program management tools and governance frameworks such as Jira, Confluence, and RACI structures to manage execution and accountability. Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with Government leadership, technical teams, and mission partners to support successful program outcomes. Important Note This position is contingent upon contract award and funding . No employment relationship exists unless and until a formal written offer of employment is extended following contract award. Work authorization/security clearance requirements Ability to obtain a security clearance. Why GAMA-1 GAMA-1 also offers a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, training and career development opportunities, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO - to cover vacation, illness or disability, appointments, emergencies or other situations that require time off from work). For more GAMA-1 Corporate benefits information. ABOUT GAMA-1 GAMA-1 is a rapidly growing technology business that is based in Greenbelt, Maryland. GAMA-1 Technologies provides strategic information assurance, information security, and business enterprise and networking solutions to the Federal Government. Our success is based on using industry and agency standards, establishing and performing with standardized processes, and IT Services expertise. At GAMA-1, we believe employees should grow, achieve, and develop just as the company grows, achieves, and develops. GAMA-1 is committed to providing our employees with opportunities for career advancement throughout their employment. 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