Head of Engineering Programme Management

Barbaricum is a rapidly growing government contractor providing leading-edge support to federal customers, with a particular focus on Defense and National Security mission sets. We leverage more than 17 years of support to stakeholders across the federal government, with established and growing capabilities across Intelligence, Analytics, Engineering, Mission Support, and Communications disciplines. Founded in 2008, our mission is to transform the way our customers approach constantly changing and complex problem sets by bringing to bear the latest in technology and the highest caliber of talent.

Headquartered in Washington, DC's historic Dupont Circle neighborhood, Barbaricum also has a corporate presence in Tampa, FL, Bedford, IN, and Dayton, OH, with team members across the United States and around the world. As a leader in our space, we partner with firms in the private sector, academic institutions, and industry associations with a goal of continually building our expertise and capabilities for the benefit of our employees and the customers we support. Barbaricum is seeking an experienced Program Manager III to lead the execution of complex technical programs supporting government mission objectives. The Program Manager will provide strategic oversight, operational leadership, and program management across multidisciplinary teams delivering engineering, network, logistics, and cyber capabilities. The successful candidate will ensure program performance, compliance with contractual requirements, and alignment with mission priorities while maintaining strong communication with government stakeholders. Supports exercises in the Greater Indiana Area with 10–25% travel between Camp Atterbury and Muscatatuck Training Center.

Provide overall program leadership and management for contract execution.

Serve as the primary interface with government leadership and key stakeholders.

Manage program scope, schedule, budget, and technical performance.

Oversee multidisciplinary teams supporting network engineering, systems administration, logistics, and operational planning.

Ensure program compliance with contract requirements and organizational policies.

Develop and maintain program management plans, risk registers, and performance metrics.

Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as engineering, information technology, or management.

Extensive experience managing complex government or defense programs.

Demonstrated ability to lead large technical teams and manage program performance.

Strong knowledge of program management principles, including risk management and resource planning.

Master’s degree in a technical or management discipline.

PMP or equivalent program management certification.

Experience managing engineering, networking, or cybersecurity programs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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