Senior Program Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026.
Overview
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Engineering & Analysis, Test & Evaluation, and Training.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Program Manager with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will:
- Provide overall leadership, direction, and management for a complex technical program involving multiple projects, stakeholders, workstreams, and contractual requirements.
- Be responsible for program execution across cost, schedule, performance, risk, quality, staffing, and customer satisfaction objectives.
- Lead cross-functional teams, oversees technical and operational activities, ensures alignment with strategic goals, and serves as the primary interface with customer leadership and internal executives.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide overall program leadership, management, and oversight for a complex technical program.
Serve as the primary point of contact for the customer, corporate leadership, subcontractors, and key stakeholders.
Plan, direct, and coordinate program activities to ensure successful execution of technical, operational, and contractual requirements.
Manage program scope, schedule, cost, staffing, performance, quality, and risk across all task areas.
Lead integrated program planning and execution across multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, operations, cybersecurity, logistics, finance, and contracts.
Establish and maintain program governance, management processes, reporting structures, and communication plans.
Monitor program performance and take corrective actions to address issues affecting cost, schedule, technical performance, or customer satisfaction.
Oversee development and maintenance of program management plans, integrated master schedules, risk registers, status reports, and other management artifacts.
Ensure compliance with contract requirements, organizational policies, and applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
Direct subcontractor and vendor performance and ensure effective integration of partner contributions.
Support business rhythms such as status meetings, program management reviews, milestone reviews, executive briefings, and customer engagements.
Identify, assess, and manage program risks, issues, dependencies, and opportunities.
Lead change management efforts, including technical changes, contract modifications, staffing changes, and evolving customer priorities.
Oversee resource planning, workforce management, and personnel performance to ensure the program is properly staffed and aligned to mission needs.
Ensure technical teams are supported in delivering quality solutions that meet mission, operational, and performance objectives.
Drive continuous improvement across program execution, delivery processes, customer engagement, and operational performance.
Functional Duties
Develop and execute program strategies, roadmaps, and management approaches for complex technical efforts.
Translate customer requirements and mission objectives into executable plans and measurable outcomes.
Lead integrated product teams and coordinate activities across multiple functional disciplines.
Track and report program status using quantitative and qualitative performance measures.
Analyze program data to identify trends, forecast issues, and support decision-making.
Resolve escalated issues involving technical execution, staffing, customer concerns, subcontractor performance, or schedule impacts.
Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations, decision briefings, and customer communications.
Support proposal efforts, transition planning, onboarding, and program startup activities, when required.
Ensure alignment between technical execution and contractual obligations.
THIS HYBRID POSITION REQUIRES 3 DAYS OF WORK IN THE OFFICE AND 2 DAYS REMOTE PER WEEK
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Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Program Management, or a related field.
- 12+ years of experience, including substantial experience leading complex technical programs.
- PMP is desired
- Secret Clearance with ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance
Significant experience managing large, complex technical programs or portfolios.
Demonstrated success managing program cost, schedule, performance, and risk in a customer-facing environment.
Experience leading cross-functional teams in technical, operational, or mission-critical environments.
Strong knowledge of program management principles, lifecycle management, and performance reporting.
Experience managing customer relationships, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
Ability to communicate effectively with executives, technical staff, and customer leadership.
Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills.
THIS HYBRID POSITION REQUIRES 3 DAYS OF WORK IN THE OFFICE AND 2 DAYS REMOTE PER WEEK