Head of Programme Management

Job Description
Job Description Program Manager

Job Purpose:
The Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing contract operations, managing a geographically dispersed workforce, ensuring contract compliance, and maintaining strong relationships with government stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience managing large-scale federal programs, leading multidisciplinary teams, and delivering successful outcomes in technical or research-driven environments.
Responsibilities:
Provide overall leadership, direction, and management of contract activities, personnel, and performance.
Serve as the senior contractor representative and primary management point of contact for government stakeholders.
Oversee program planning, implementation, staffing, resource allocation, and daily operations across multiple locations.
Manage large-scale, multimillion-dollar programs while ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, schedules, and performance standards.
Supervise multidisciplinary teams, including administrative professionals, engineers, scientists, and technical personnel.
Develop and implement program management strategies, performance metrics, quality assurance processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Monitor program budgets, financial performance, staffing levels, and resource utilization.
Identify program risks, resolve operational challenges, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Coordinate with government representatives to execute authorized technical direction and ensure successful contract performance.
Prepare and present program updates, performance reports, and recommendations to senior leadership and government officials.
Oversee transition activities and maintain continuity of operations throughout contract performance.
Ensure timely completion of contract deliverables, reporting requirements, and performance objectives.
Education and Experience:
Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Science, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 15 years of experience managing, operating, or administering multimillion- dollar research, development, demonstration, or commercial programs, projects, or
facilities.
Minimum of 5 years of experience supervising diverse, integrated workforces in geographically dispersed environments.
Demonstrated experience managing large federal contracts or similarly complex technical programs.
Strong knowledge of program management, financial oversight, workforce planning, and operational performance.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating activities across multiple locations.
Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to engage effectively with senior government officials and executive leadership.
Preferred Qualifications:
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Previous experience supporting the Department of Energy, NETL, national laboratories, or other federal research organizations.
Knowledge of federal contracting regulations, cost management, and performance-based contracts.
Experience managing geographically dispersed federal contractor teams.
Demonstrated success implementing quality assurance, risk management, and process
improvement initiatives.
Experience managing federal programs involving scientific, engineering, or technical
operations.