Head of Programme Management

Akima Facilities Operations is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Program Director to lead and manage large-scale contingency response task orders. This role requires a strategic leader with extensive managerial expertise and a proven ability to oversee complex operations in dynamic and austere environments. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of Army logistics, contingency planning, and program execution, ensuring mission success under challenging conditions.

Position is contingent upon contract award

Provide overall leadership and direction for global contingency response task orders supporting military and humanitarian operations.

Coordinate with military personnel, federal and foreign government agencies, contractors, and vendors (CONUS and OCONUS).

Monitor project performance, manage risks, and ensure contractual compliance.

Maintain situational awareness of military operations, logistics trends, and evolving requirements.

Oversee logistics, life support, and sustainment services in remote or hostile locations.

Plan, develop, and participate in senior-level exercises with customers and approved stakeholders.

Ensure all operations adhere to U.Army regulations, safety standards, and quality benchmarks.

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Logistics, or related field (Master’s preferred).

Minimum 15 years of program management experience, with a strong focus on Army logistics and contingency operations.

Demonstrated success managing large-scale, complex task orders for military or government clients.

Prior military or civilian experience with Department of Defense operations, procedures, and logistics systems.

PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred.

Experience managing logistics and support services in austere or conflict zones.

Knowledge of international operations, global logistics, supply chain management, and contract compliance.

Proficiency in project management tools and reporting systems.

On-Site

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our government customers , AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).