Senior Program Manager

NavAide

$100K — $140K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-12+ years leading complex federal programs or enterprise transformation initiatives.
  • Successful management of cross-functional teams, budgets, schedules, and customer relationships.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and executive presentation skills.
  • Experience with Department of Defense or Federal Civilian agencies.
  • Proven background in enterprise business systems, digital transformation, ERP, data, or technology modernization initiatives.
  • Strategic thinker with commitment to operational excellence.
  • Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all aspects of program execution including delivery, staffing, financials, and risk management.
  • Build trusted relationships with government stakeholders as the primary program lead.
  • Guide multidisciplinary teams in complex business and technology transformations.
  • Identify and drive improvements in client outcomes through innovation and process enhancement.
  • Support account growth by recognizing opportunities and expanding Navaide's presence.
  • Mentor project team members fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with leadership to develop long-term account strategy.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career growth beyond traditional program management.
  • Ability to influence strategic outcomes and client relationships.
  • Develop into broader leadership roles as account expands.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Navaide is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead a strategic Department of Defense program supporting enterprise business and technology transformation.

This role is responsible for successful program delivery, client satisfaction, financial performance, and team leadership while serving as a trusted partner to senior government stakeholders. The ideal candidate is an exceptional delivery leader who enjoys building relationships, solving complex challenges, and identifying opportunities to create additional value for clients.

This position offers a unique opportunity for a high-performing leader to grow beyond traditional program management. As the account expands, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility for client strategy, business growth, and portfolio leadership.

What You'll Do
  • Lead all aspects of program execution, including delivery, staffing, financial performance, risk management, and customer satisfaction.
  • Build trusted relationships with government stakeholders and serve as Navaide's primary day-to-day program lead.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering complex business and technology transformation initiatives.
  • Identify opportunities to improve client outcomes through innovation, process improvement, and emerging technologies.
  • Support account growth by recognizing new opportunities, contributing to capture activities, and expanding Navaide's footprint within the client organization.
  • Mentor and develop project team members while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Partner with Navaide leadership to shape long-term account strategy and prepare for future growth.

What We're Looking For
  • 8-12+ years of experience leading complex federal programs or enterprise transformation initiatives.
  • Demonstrated success managing cross-functional teams, budgets, schedules, and customer relationships.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and executive presentation skills.
  • Experience supporting Department of Defense or Federal Civilian agencies.
  • Experience delivering enterprise business systems, digital transformation, ERP, data, or technology modernization initiatives.
  • Ability to think strategically while maintaining operational excellence.
  • Active Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain one.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting the U.S. Navy or Department of Defense.
  • Experience with enterprise business systems, ERP, digital transformation, or organizational change management.
  • PMP, Agile, SAFe, SAP, or other relevant professional certifications.

Why Navaide?

At Navaide, we believe our leaders should grow alongside our business. This role is designed for someone who wants more than simply managing a contract-it is an opportunity to become a trusted client advisor, influence strategic outcomes, and grow into broader leadership responsibilities as our business expands. If you're looking to build your career while helping shape the future of our clients and our company, we'd love to meet you.

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