Program Manager

About Apollo Apollo Information Systems is a cybersecurity services company delivering comprehensive security and compliance programs to organizations that need measurable protection without the burden of building it alone. Backed by a Series A investment led by Syn Ventures, Apollo is pioneering a cybersecurity-as-a-service model that replaces fragmented tools and episodic engagements with unified, outcome-driven security programs. Our Culture We are growing rapidly and have significant expansion plans and growth capital. We foster a collaborative environment where deep cybersecurity expertise meets business acumen, enabling our professionals to solve complex security challenges while building lasting client partnerships. We pride ourselves on our integrity and ethics. You’ll find smart, professional, mission-driven, hardworking, genuinely kind and good colleagues here. We primarily work remotely but have a hub in Denver. Position Overview: The Program Manager owns the portfolio of Cybersecurity Services provided to the State of Texas and is the single point of accountability for delivery performance. Apollo is responsible for a continuously replenishing portfolio of assessments, advisory and incident engagements, and managed service onboardings, each with its own customer, schedule and acceptance criteria, governed by one set of contractual obligations and a single prime relationship. This is a customer-facing, hands-on program leadership role. Success is measured by engagements landing on time, deliverables accepted on first submission, clean financials, and a prime contractor who never has to ask Apollo where something stands. Key Responsibilities: Own the full delivery lifecycle for the portfolio of concurrent engagements under the DIR MSS contract Maintain program- and project-level plans, milestone schedules, and RAID logs Run the full delivery cadence including managing the full-service request and task order lifecycle (intake, scoping, estimate, execution, delivery, acceptance, closeout) Serve as the primary liaison between Apollo leadership, business units, SAIC, DIR, customer stakeholders, and Apollo's project manager, assessment and engineering teams Set the communication and escalation cadence for each engagement Own the program budget , with support from Project Managers, across all projects, including the revenue/cost forecast, staffing and vendor costs, and margin and utilization reporting by engagement and total program Identify cross-project risks and issues threatening program-level objectives Manage Apollo’s CJIS program including ensuring all members are cleared through the background investigation process, providing recurring reporting as necessary Contribute to PMO process and tooling improvement, and support capture/proposal activity with delivery estimates and past performance data from the program. Develop update reports to key stakeholders internally and externally to ensure no gaps in prime or Apollo understanding of program and project statuses Qualifications Required Demonstrated delivery experience in cybersecurity, IT managed services, or technology consulting (assessments, security operations, incident response, or compliance). Experience delivering under a government contract (state, local, education, or federal), including deliverable acceptance, contractual reporting, and audit expectations. Direct ownership of a program budget including forecasting, spend tracking, invoicing, and margin reporting. Proven ability to manage a prime contractor or channel partner relationship from the subcontractor side, including flow-down obligations and joint governance. Fluency with a Professional Services Automation platform (Cloud Coach, Kantata, OpenAir, Certinia, or comparable) and with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, and Excel. Exceptional written communication and strong facilitation. Rigorous organizational discipline with attention to detail and follow-through Able to pass a fingerprint-based background investigation, meet CJIS personnel security requirements, and maintain that eligibility throughout employment. Based in Texas Preferred PMP or PMI-ACP Certification Direct experience with Texas DIR contract vehicles and the Texas public sector customer base. Familiarity with the Texas Cybersecurity Framework, Texas Administrative Code §202, TX-RAMP, NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, and the CIS Controls. Working knowledge of the CJIS Security Policy beyond personnel vetting requirements. Experience with services revenue recognition across time-and-materials, fixed-fee, and milestone-based structures. Prior experience managing a subcontract under a large systems integrator such as SAIC, Leidos, Accenture, or Deloitte. Based in Austin or Central Texas. Expectations: At 30 days: Observe current Program Manager across customer calls Review SOW, rate card, and active task orders Build an inventory of engagements, commitments, and open risks Within 60 days: Assume joint ownership of the reporting cadence, obligations register, forecast, and clearance roster alongside the current Program Manager Capture undocumented context (customer historical preferences, escalation paths etc.) into the program playbook. By 90 days: Run the program Own the forecast, escalation path, and SAIC governance cadence outright, with the outgoing Program Manager available only for consultation Deliver the first full monthly program review Company Values We have created a fantastic corporate culture – our values drive our behaviors. Here are the expectations: Passion for cybersecurity and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security. Customer Outcomes: Their success is our success, we are business partners Entrepreneurial Approach: fast decision making, empowerment, focus on results, test and learn Win Together: Intense Collaboration, no silos Integrity is paramount Why You'll Love Working Here Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, the company covers 100% of employee premiums and 90% of dependent premiums on base plans Unlimited PTO, 7 paid sick days, and 11 paid holidays 401(k) with 4% company match after 90 days, immediately vested Company-paid life insurance at 1x annual salary Company-paid Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage $125 monthly home-office tech stipend for internet, equipment, and other technology needs Amazing colleagues, a collaborative environment, and a supportive, growth-focused culture Apollo-IS 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 or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Apollo-IS provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. Apollo Information Systems is CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) compliant and requires all employees to complete a background check and obtain CJIS certification. #J-18808-Ljbffr