Kentro · 8 hours ago
Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM)
McLean, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expKentro is a company focused on innovation and collaboration, seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) with extensive experience in federal program execution and commercial product development. The TPM will lead cybersecurity product integration and federal mission delivery, ensuring compliance and managing large-scale programs across various teams.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead large-scale federal cybersecurity programs (>$25M lifecycle preferred)
Manage scope, cost, schedule, and performance across multi-vendor environments
Drive program governance under FAR/DFARS constructs (CPFF, T&M, FFP)
Lead customer engagement at SES/GS-15/O-6 equivalent levels
Oversee Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), risk registers, and performance baselines
Ensure alignment to agency modernization priorities (Zero Trust, cloud migration, AI integration)
Lead ATO lifecycle execution within RMF frameworks
Translate commercial agile product practices into federal delivery models
Manage product lifecycle from roadmap definition through release management
Integrate DevSecOps, CI/CD automation, and continuous security validation
Coordinate product-market alignment with mission-specific federal use cases
Drive feature prioritization based on customer feedback, security requirements, and regulatory constraints
Align product velocity with compliance and audit requirements
Ensure compliance with:
NIST 800-53 / RMF
FedRAMP Moderate/High
CMMC (as applicable)
Zero Trust Architecture guidance (OMB M-22-09)
Oversee continuous monitoring and evidence automation
Lead audit preparation and remediation planning
Own program P&L, revenue forecasting, margin management
Monitor burn rate, cost variance, and schedule performance
Support new business capture, pricing strategy, and ROM development
Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and Executive Steering Committees
Direct cross-functional teams including engineering, cybersecurity, product, compliance, and operations
Manage subcontractor performance and teaming partners
Mentor junior program managers and product leaders
Establish scalable governance frameworks across multiple programs
Qualification
Required
12-15 years of federal program management experience within GovCon
10+ years of commercial product development experience (SaaS, cybersecurity platform, cloud-native solutions)
Demonstrated success managing enterprise-scale federal cybersecurity programs
Experience supporting DoD, VA, DHS, HHS, or Civilian Agencies
Experience operating in both Agile and traditional acquisition environments
Deep knowledge of NIST RMF lifecycle
Deep knowledge of FedRAMP authorization process
Deep knowledge of DevSecOps toolchains
Deep knowledge of Secure SDLC
Deep knowledge of Zero Trust frameworks
Experience leading ATO or continuous ATO efforts
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, GCP)
Experience managing cost-plus contracts
Experience managing fixed-price contracts
Experience managing IDIQ task orders
Experience with EVM reporting (where applicable)
Proven track record of delivering margin targets
Bachelor's degree required (STEM or related preferred)
Active Secret clearance required
Preferred
Lead large-scale federal cybersecurity programs (>$25M lifecycle preferred)
Agile Scrum Certification
CISSP, CISM, or equivalent strongly preferred
TS preferred
Benefits
Paid time off
Healthcare benefits
Supplemental benefits
401k including an employer match
Discount perks
Rewards
Education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development
Company
Kentro
IT Concepts has transformed into Kentro - your center for innovation, excellence, and growth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase