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Senior Program Manager

$68.14 - $109.02 per hour

PEMCCO

Senior Program Manager

Pay: $68.14 - $109.02 hourly, depending on experience

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, and other company-sponsored benefits Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if required

Are you a strategic leader with a track record of managing complex programs, driving organizational success, and building strong customer partnerships?

PEMCCO is seeking a Senior Program Manager to provide executive-level leadership and oversight for government programs, contracts, and mission-critical initiatives. This role is ideal for a seasoned program management professional who excels at strategic planning, customer engagement, operational execution, and leading high-performing teams in dynamic environments.

This opportunity is a strong fit for candidates with experience in program management, project management, contract management, government contracting, operations leadership, business management, organizational strategy, or executive-level customer support.

About PEMCCO

PEMCCO supports complex technical and operational programs by providing skilled professionals who help customers achieve mission success. We offer opportunities to work on impactful projects, collaborate with experienced leaders, and contribute to solutions that support critical government operations.

Job Overview

As a Senior Program Manager, you will serve as a senior leader responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, executing, and overseeing complex programs, contracts, projects, or multiple task areas supporting government customers. You will act as a primary interface with senior government and contractor leadership while ensuring technical, operational, financial, and contractual requirements are successfully achieved.

This position offers the opportunity to shape program strategy, influence organizational growth, and lead large-scale initiatives that directly impact mission success.

What You'll Do

  • Direct and oversee the execution of complex programs, projects, contracts, or multiple task areas
  • Develop and implement program strategies, objectives, and execution plans aligned with customer and organizational goals
  • Manage program scope, schedules, resources, staffing, and deliverables to ensure successful performance
  • Monitor program performance and ensure compliance with contractual, financial, technical, and operational requirements
  • Lead program planning, execution, and reporting activities
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with government customers, subcontractors, stakeholders, and internal leadership
  • Oversee budget development, resource planning, and financial performance activities
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues
  • Lead program reviews, status meetings, executive briefings, and customer engagements
  • Ensure quality standards, performance objectives, and customer requirements are achieved
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams in support of mission objectives and program success
  • Support business growth initiatives, strategic planning efforts, and program transitions
  • Develop recommendations and solutions to address complex operational and organizational challenges
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to managers, supervisors, and project personnel
  • Ensure program documentation, reports, and deliverables are completed accurately and submitted on schedule

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline
  • Fifteen (15) years of experience in program management, project management, contract management, or a related field
  • Advanced knowledge of program and project management principles, methodologies, and best practices
  • Knowledge of government contracting, contract administration, and performance management
  • Knowledge of budgeting, resource management, workforce planning, and risk management
  • Ability to manage complex programs, projects, and customer relationships
  • Ability to develop and implement strategic plans and organizational objectives
  • Strong leadership, decision-making, and organizational skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
  • Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and build collaborative working relationships
  • Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, government customers, and stakeholders
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and project management tools
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if required

Preferred Experience

  • Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
  • Experience supporting Department of Defense or Federal Government programs
  • Experience managing large, complex programs with multiple stakeholders
  • Experience overseeing program budgets, staffing, and resource allocation
  • Experience leading geographically dispersed or multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience supporting strategic planning, business growth, and organizational initiatives
  • Experience briefing senior government and executive leadership

Why Join PEMCCO?

  • Lead programs that support critical government and customer missions
  • Influence strategic decisions and organizational success
  • Manage high-visibility contracts and complex operational initiatives
  • Collaborate with experienced leaders, technical experts, and government stakeholders
  • Help shape business growth, operational excellence, and mission performance
  • Expand your leadership experience across multiple programs and customer environments
  • Build a rewarding career in a collaborative and mission-focused organization

Work Environment

  • Professional office and leadership environments
  • Work may be performed at company facilities, customer locations, or designated project sites as needed
  • Regular use of computers, program management tools, and communication systems
  • Frequent interaction with executive leadership, government customers, subcontractors, and project teams

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Additional company-sponsored benefits

Apply Today

If you're an accomplished program leader looking to manage complex initiatives, drive mission success, and build strong customer partnerships, we encourage you to apply.

Join PEMCCO and help lead the programs, people, and strategies that deliver exceptional results for our customers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PEMCCO, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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