Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Engineering, IT, or related field.
12+ years of professional experience, including 7+ years managing federal government contracts or programs.
Proven track record managing multiple concurrent programs or a portfolio valued at $25M+ with 50+ staff.
Experience in P&L management, financial forecasting, and contract-level cost controls.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Strong executive-level communication skills for briefing senior leaders.
Responsibilities
Lead the corporate PMO and oversee all federal contracts and task orders.
Establish and maintain program management standards, processes, tools, and governance.
Own portfolio-level financial performance, including revenue and forecasting.
Conduct monthly program management reviews to identify risks and drive corrective actions.
Serve as the executive point of contact for government customers and resolve contract-level issues.
Recruit, develop, and mentor Program and Project Managers to build a strong team.
Partner with Business Development on capture strategies and proposals.
Benefits
Remote work flexibility with quarterly travel requirements.
Opportunity to shape and influence company-wide program management standards.
Mentorship and development opportunities for aspiring Program Managers.
Engagement with executive leadership and government customers.
Involvement in strategic decision-making and portfolio health reporting.
Full Job Description
Position Summary
FedSync is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead its corporate Program Management Office (PMO). This is an enterprise-level role overseeing a portfolio of federal contracts, not a single project. The Senior Program Manager sets program management standards across the company, holds portfolio-level P&L accountability and mentors the Program and Project Managers who run individual contracts.
The role reports to executive leadership and partners with Business Development, Contracts, Finance and HR to shape FedSync's growth. It is a step up for a proven federal Program Manager ready to move from leading one program to leading the program function. This position is remote with quarterly travel requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the corporate PMO and provide executive oversight of all FedSync federal contracts and task orders.
Establish and maintain enterprise program management standards, processes, tools, templates and governance.
Own portfolio-level financial performance: revenue, margin, backlog, funding and forecasting.
Conduct monthly program management reviews (PMRs) with program leads; identify risks early and drive corrective action.
Serve as executive point of contact for government customers and escalate or resolve contract-level issues.
Recruit, develop and mentor Program and Project Managers; build a bench of Key Personnel for future bids.
Partner with Business Development on capture and proposals: solution design, staffing plans, pricing input and past performance.
Lead new-contract transitions and recompete readiness across the portfolio.
Ensure company-wide compliance with FAR/DFARS, quality, security and audit requirements; drive strong CPARS ratings.
Report portfolio health and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Engineering, IT or a related field.
12+ years of professional experience, including 7+ years managing federal government contracts or programs.
Demonstrated success leading multiple concurrent programs or a portfolio with combined value of $25M+ and 50+ staff.
Experience with P&L management, financial forecasting and contract-level cost controls.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Executive-level communication skills, including briefing senior government and corporate leaders.
Preferred Qualifications and Core Competencies
Master's degree (MBA, MPM or related).
Active security clearance (Secret or higher).
PgMP, FAC-P/PM Senior/Expert, Agile/SAFe or Lean Six Sigma certification.
Experience building or maturing a PMO in a growing government contractor.
Capture and proposal experience, including serving as proposed Key Personnel.
Core competencies: strategic leadership, business acumen, talent development, customer relationships, risk management and accountability.
