Senior Program Manager

Evoke Research and Consulting, LLC

$120K — $150K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active PMP certification or Master's degree in a relevant field required.
  • 15+ years leading large-scale programs, with significant federal government experience.
  • 10+ years in project management with financial oversight of IT budgets over $20 million.
  • 5+ years in direct support to senior government leaders and enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Proficiency in federal acquisition processes and OMB reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and accountability for contract performance and outcomes.
  • Lead cross-functional teams on large-scale, mission-critical programs.
  • Analyze complex challenges and develop effective solutions.
  • Manage program risks and ensure continuity of service.
  • Oversee financial management of large IT portfolios.
  • Advise senior government leaders on program performance and strategic decisions.
  • Assess and enhance customer satisfaction through structured strategies.

Benefits

  • Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Company paid life insurance and disability coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with discretionary company match.
  • Paid time off including parental leave and holidays.
  • Flexible spending accounts to manage health expenses.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

  • Provide overall program leadership and serve as the principal point of accountability for contract performance, quality, and outcomes.
  • Lead cross-functional teams in the delivery of large-scale, mission-critical programs and ensure alignment across all workstreams and stakeholders.
  • Analyze complex program challenges and develop solutions that address schedule, technical, methodological, and financial considerations.
  • Manage program risks, issues, and dependencies with a focus on continuity of service and mission impact.
  • Oversee program budget and financial management, including cost planning, tracking, and reporting for large IT portfolios.
  • Ensure financial decisions are data-driven and aligned with client priorities and contract requirements.
  • Provide direct support to senior government leaders, advising on program status, performance trends, and strategic direction.
  • Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings and engages regularly with C-suite and senior federal stakeholders.
  • Lead efforts to assess and improve customer satisfaction, implementing structured improvement strategies and feedback mechanisms.
  • Apply business process reengineering principles to optimize program operations and support policy development and management as needed.
  • Maintain working knowledge of Federal Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) processes and OMB reporting requirements, ensuring program activities align with applicable federal guidance.


Professional Experience and Skills

  • REQUIRES familiarity with relevant federal frameworks including FITARA, FedRAMP, and OMB policy guidance.
  • Experience managing subcontractors and/or vendor relationships within a prime contractor environment, including performance monitoring and teaming agreement oversight.
  • Background in workforce planning and staff development across matrixed teams is strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience leading program transitions, including contract startups and re-competes, and maintaining continuity of operations during periods of organizational change.
  • Prior experience supporting or responding to agency audits, program reviews, or Inspector General inquiries is a plus.
  • Familiarity with federal acquisition and procurement processes, including experience working alongside Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) and Contracting Officers (COs) on contract administration matters.
  • Demonstrated experience in policy development and stakeholder coaching and training.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex, multi-stream program data into clear, actionable guidance for senior decision-makers.
  • Proficiency with program management tools, reporting platforms, and dashboards used to track cost, schedule, and performance.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to tailor messaging for technical teams, program offices, and executive audiences.
  • Skilled in facilitating working groups, stakeholder sessions, and governance forums.
  • High degree of organizational agility and comfort operating in ambiguous or rapidly evolving environments.
  • Collaborative leadership style, with the ability to build trust across government clients, internal teams, and partner organizations.
  • Knowledge of Agile and hybrid delivery methodologies and their application within federal program management contexts.


Education and Years of Experience

  • Requires an active PMP certification or Master's degree, in a relevant field.
  • Minimum15 years of experience leading and managing large-scale programs, including service delivery contracts, mission-critical programs, and IT systems implementation.
    • At least 10 years of that experience must include federal government program and project management and financial oversight of programs - with annual IT budgets of $20 million or more.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in each of the following:
    • direct support to senior government leaders
    • customer satisfaction improvement
    • business process reengineering and/or policy management
    • executive-level engagement and presentations
  • Federal CPIC, with demonstrated knowledge of OMB reporting requirements.


Security Clearance

  • Applicants selected must be eligible to work in the United States, be subject to a government security investigation, and meet eligibility requirements for access to protected information


Work Location
  • Remote


Benefits Offered:
  • This position is paid a base salary based on job family, experience and skill level.
  • Health benefits include medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans.
  • Company paid Life Insurance coverage, Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage.
  • Health Savings Account or Flexible spending accounts.
  • 401(k) with discretionary company match.
  • Paid time off (PTO) program and eleven (11) paid holidays.
  • Additional time off benefits include parental leave, bereavement leave, volunteer hours.
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