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ECS · 2 days ago

Senior Program Manager

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$135K/yr - $170K/yr

11+ years exp

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government, and they are seeking a Senior Program Manager to join their Federal Practice in the Washington, DC area. In this pivotal role, the Senior Program Manager will serve as the primary interface with federal customers, orchestrate complex program delivery, and drive innovative solutions that align with federal mandates and organizational goals.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud InfrastructureComplianceConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyMachine LearningSecuritySoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Interface directly with executive-level federal customers to understand policy requirements, regulatory constraints, and organizational bottlenecks

Develop and execute comprehensive program strategies that address federal mandates and compliance requirements

Champion innovative solutions and compelling narratives to secure stakeholder buy-in across all organizational levels

Lead end-to-end program delivery, ensuring adherence to federal contracting requirements and the statement of work

Implement robust project management methodologies, tools, and workflows to maximize program efficiency

Proactively identify and mitigate risks, resolving blockers that impede program progress

Establish standardized processes and deliverables that enhance program predictability and quality

Manage and mentor team leads responsible for individual delivery tracks

Coach team members to enhance managerial capabilities and improve cross-team synchronization

Foster a collaborative environment that promotes professional growth and high performance

Coordinate dependencies and facilitate collaboration across multiple program teams

Maintains a consistent pulse on team performance and morale, promoting a positive and effective work environment

Oversee contract financials and resource allocation, ensuring optimal utilization of resources while maintaining cost-effectiveness

Conduct ongoing business needs assessments and risk evaluations

Identify and pursue strategic business development opportunities within the federal sector

Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, partners, and internal stakeholders

Support proposal development and capture activities for program expansion

Qualification

Program management experienceProject management toolsFederal consulting experiencePMP certificationAdvanced degreeRelationship managementRisk managementStrategic thinkingTeam leadership

Required

U.S. Citizenship

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

11+ years of program management experience in federal consulting environment

Preferred

Demonstrated experience leading a multi-modality biometric program from concept through deployment, including architecture design, data-pipeline implementation, and end-to-end system validation

Proven track record of consulting federal clients across all levels of the organization

Proven track record of driving revenue growth

Experience addressing federal policy constraints, regulatory requirements, and organizational challenges

Demonstrated success in leading transformational change across large federal organizations

Demonstrated success collaborating with other technical teams

Strong strategic thinking and relationship management capabilities

Expertise in project management tools and methodologies commonly used in federal environments

Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent)

PMP, PgMP, or similar program management certification

Company

ECS

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ECS is a fast-growing 4,000-person, $1.2B provider of advanced technology solutions for federal civilian, defense, intelligence, and commercial customers.

Founded in 2001

Fairfax, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees