Head of Programme Management

Full time
Primarily onsite with occasional remote work
This position is being recruited and advertised by The O'Neil Group Company, LLC on behalf of Catalyst Campus for Technology & Innovation (CCTI). Applications will be submitted through The O'Neil Group Company, LLC; Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CCTI supports a collaborative defense innovation ecosystem with a growing national presence.

The Program Manager leads complex programs involving government sponsors, commercial cohort participants, academic partners, and CCTI's broader innovation ecosystem. The Program Manager also supervises one Program Coordinator and serves as a visible facilitator for program events and stakeholder activities.

Serve as the primary point of contact for government sponsors, cohort companies, and other program partners.
Lead program and project management activities for cohorts, cycles, milestones, deliverables, and partner commitments.
Manage program budgets and provide sponsors and partners with clear, accurate information regarding budget status, products, and services.
Manage schedules, upcoming milestones, dependencies, and required actions while coordinating with CCTI teams and ecosystem partners.
Plan and facilitate large-scale program events, including cohort kickoffs, workshops, AMAs, networking events, and multiday summits.
Coordinate with CCTI's matrixed Operations organization and provide occasional support for visitor coordination, campus activities, and operational needs.

Work Location and Travel
This position is primarily onsite in Colorado Springs, with work time split between CCTI's Catalyst Campus and the government customer's worksite on Garden of the Gods Road. Occasional remote work may be available based on program and business needs. Approximately quarterly travel, including overnight travel, is expected.

Bachelor's degree in business, communications, marketing, or a related field and at least five years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least three years of project or program management experience. Equivalent experience leading complex programs, projects, or cross-functional initiatives will be considered even if the candidate has not held the formal title of Program Manager.
At least five years of experience managing client or partner relationships, portfolios, or related industry programs.
Strong experience managing budgets, schedules, deliverables, and multiple stakeholder priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and experience using customer relationship management tools.
S. security clearance.

High school diploma or GED and at least nine years of related experience
Associate degree in business or a related field and at least seven years of related experience
Bachelor's degree in business, communications, marketing, or a related field and at least five years of related experience
Master's degree in business or a related field and at least three years of related experience
Doctorate in business or a related field and at least one year of related experience

Experience supporting government or defense programs or customers
Experience working with municipal, county, state, or federal government entities
Previous leadership or people-management experience

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.