Niyam is seeking a Program Manager to join our team in support of our work with a federal client. This role is responsible for managing complex, mission-critical programs that leverage AI/ML capabilities to enhance operations efficiency, decision-making, and mission outcomes. The ideal candidate brings deep federal program experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to translate emerging technologies into successful, compliant, and scalable solutions. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. This full-time position will be hybrid to Ashburn, VA 2-3 days/week. This position is associated with a proposal submission and is contingent upon contract award. Candidates selected through this process may be considered for employment should the contract be awarded to our organization. Roles and Responsibilities - Provide oversight and management of overall contract operations, including multiple AI-driven projects, task orders, and distributed teams. - Lead full project lifecycle efforts, including planning, execution, monitoring, and control. - Manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources, and risks to ensure successful delivery. - Serve as the primary point of contact for federal client stakeholders and maintain strong working relationships. - Ensure adherence to federal client standards, policies, security requirements, and architectural guidelines. - Coordinate and support program implementation efforts, tracking progress and driving execution across initiatives. - Facilitate customer and vendor engagements, including process analysis, business case development, and resource planning. - Support communication and coordination across internal teams, federal stakeholders, and external partners. - Lead collaboration across cross-functional teams including data scientists, engineers, developers, and business stakeholders. - Implement agile methodologies and promote efficient, iterative workflows. - Perform quality control on deliverables to ensure they meet contract and industry standards. - Oversee financial aspects of the program, including budgeting, forecasting, and earned value management. - Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, assumptions, constraints, and risk mitigation strategies. - Coordinate staffing and resource allocation to balance workload and support delivery. - Provide leadership and guidance to team members to support successful outcomes. - Facilitate working groups, stakeholder meetings, and decision support sessions. - Promote adoption of AI best practices, governance, and responsible AI principles. - Support proposal efforts, capture activities, and broader organizational growth initiatives. Qualifications and Education Requirements: - US Citizenship with ability to obtain a Public Trust. - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. - 10+ years of experience managing complex IT or technology programs. - Experience supporting federal agencies, particularly within federal civilian or public sector environments. - Strong understanding of project management methodologies such as Agile. - Experience with financial management practices, including earned value management. - Strong communication skills and ability to engage effectively with stakeholders. - Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical teams. - Experience working within federal security, compliance, and governance frameworks. - Experience managing AI/ML, data analytics, or advanced technology initiatives. - Local to Ashburn, VA and available to work onsite as needed. Preferred Skills: - Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. - PMP Certification. - Familiarity with AI/ML lifecycle concepts, including data pipelines and model deployment. Application Deadline: This position will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.