IAP Worldwide Services

Enterprise Program Manager

IAP Worldwide Services$100K — $130K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field
  • 10+ years of program/project management experience
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
  • Experience with federal government or defense programs
  • Familiarity with Agile, Lean, or ITIL frameworks
  • Active security clearance or ability to obtain
  • Experience with interagency or cross-organizational initiatives

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage large-scale enterprise programs and projects
  • Develop and maintain integrated master schedules and project plans
  • Apply project management best practices to ensure program execution
  • Build and sustain high-performing integrated teams across operational areas
  • Coordinate 24x7 operational environments for mission continuity
  • Support process improvement initiatives with established methodologies
  • Interface with customers and stakeholders for mission alignment
  • Plan and execute support for exercises and crisis operations
  • Identify program risks and develop mitigation strategies
  • Ensure compliance with organizational policies and security requirements

Benefits

  • Dynamic operational environment
  • Opportunity to lead high-visibility initiatives
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams
  • Focus on strategic objectives in challenging contexts
Full Job Description
Position is contingent upon contract award

As the Enterprise Program Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing large-scale, complex programs and projects that support mission-critical operations within a dynamic operational environment. This role oversees cross-functional teams, drives program execution, manages stakeholder engagement, and ensures delivery of strategic objectives related to cost, schedule, scope, risk, and performance metrics. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, operational awareness, and experience supporting high-visibility initiatives within Intelligence Community (IC) environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES:
  • Lead and manage enterprise-level programs and projects of significant size, scope, and complexity.
  • Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, project plans, risk registers, and performance metrics to ensure successful program execution.
  • Apply project management best practices and methodologies to manage cost, schedule, scope, quality, risk, and deliverables.
  • Build, lead, and sustain high-performing integrated teams across multiple functional and operational areas.
  • Coordinate and support 24x7 operational environments, ensuring continuity of mission-critical activities and rapid response capabilities.
  • Implement and support process improvement initiatives using established process improvement models and methodologies.
  • Serve as a primary interface with customers, stakeholders, and senior leadership to ensure high-quality customer service and mission alignment.
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute support activities for exercises, crisis management operations, and special events.
  • Develop operational strategies, governance structures, status reporting, and executive-level briefings.
  • Identify program risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies, and drive corrective actions as needed.
  • Foster collaboration and communication among government, contractor, and operational stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational policies, operational procedures, and security requirements.


EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor's Degree in related field
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of experience managing programs and/or projects of similar size, scope, and complexity.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
  • Experience supporting federal government or defense-related programs.
  • Experience with Agile, Lean, ITIL, or other process improvement frameworks.
  • Prior experience coordinating interagency or cross-organizational initiatives.
  • Active security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain required clearance.


KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
  • Demonstrated knowledge of process improvement models and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Proven experience providing high-quality customer service in complex operational environments.
  • Experience building, mentoring, and sustaining high-performing integrated teams.
  • Familiarity with Intelligence Community (IC) culture, operational priorities, and stakeholder engagement practices.
  • Experience supporting 24x7 operational environments and mission-critical operations.
  • Proficient knowledge and practical experience using project management concepts and methodologies to manage:
    • Cost
    • Schedule
    • Scope
    • Risk
    • Deliverables
    • Program metrics and reporting
  • Knowledge and experience related to exercise planning, crisis management policies, and support for special events.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief executive leadership and operational stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.


SECURITY CLEARANCE: Top Secret SCI W/ CI Polygraph

Intrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLC

www.intrepidgs.com

About IAP Worldwide Services

IAP Worldwide Services is a global defense and government services company that provides a range of solutions to support the needs of its customers. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Cape Canaveral, Florida. IAP Worldwide Services operates in more than 20 countries and has a workforce of over 1,600 employees. The company's services include logistics and supply chain management, facilities management, and technical and engineering services. IAP Worldwide Services is committed to providing its customers with innovative solutions and exceptional service to help them achieve their goals.
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