Senior Program / Project Manager

Apogee Global RMS

• $100K — $130K *
Washington, DC 20011In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PMP certification required, PgMP or ITIL 4 preferred
  • Experience managing federal or public-sector programs
  • Proven success in leading multi-vendor teams
  • Strong understanding of program governance and compliance
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to executives
  • Demonstrated risk management and accountability skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead full lifecycle program and project management for federal initiatives
  • Develop and execute program plans, schedules, and budgets
  • Ensure stakeholder alignment across various teams
  • Manage risks with clear escalation pathways
  • Oversee governance reporting and contract deliverables
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams in high-visibility settings
  • Drive process improvement and operational discipline

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Collaborative work environment across government and industry
  • Engagement in high-impact, mission-critical projects
  • Possibility for flexible working arrangements
  • Support for obtaining and maintaining security clearances
Full Job Description
Apogee Global RMS is seeking a Senior Program / Project Manager to lead complex, multi-stakeholder public-sector initiatives across federal, IC, and DoD portfolios. This role is built for PMs who operate with executive discipline, understand federal delivery environments, and can drive outcomes across technical, operational, and mission-aligned workstreams.

You will serve as the connective tissue between leadership, engineering, vendors, and mission owners - ensuring programs stay aligned, risks stay visible, and delivery stays on track.

What You Will Lead:
  • Full lifecycle program and project management across federal and IC/DoD initiatives
  • Development and execution of program plans, schedules, budgets, and performance metrics
  • Stakeholder alignment across government sponsors, technical teams, and vendor partners
  • Risk, issue, and dependency management with clear escalation pathways
  • Governance reporting, executive briefings, and contract-aligned deliverable oversight
  • Coordination of cross-functional teams in high-visibility, high-trust environments
  • Process improvement, workflow optimization, and operational discipline across the program

Requirements

Certifications:
  • PMP
  • PgMP, ITIL 4, PMI-ACP, CSM, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt are strong differentiators


Experience Requirements:
  • Proven success managing federal or public-sector programs
  • Experience leading multi-vendor, multi-discipline teams
  • Strong command of program governance, reporting, and contract compliance
  • Ability to translate technical workstreams into clear, executive-ready narratives
  • Demonstrated ability to manage risk, drive accountability, and maintain delivery momentum
  • Exceptional communication skills with senior government stakeholders


Location & Clearance:
  • Must reside in the NCR (DC/MD/VA)
  • Secret minimum; TS preferred for IC/DoD-heavy portfolios


Expected Skills:
  • Operates with structure, clarity, and executive presence
  • Thrives in complex, politically sensitive, or mission-critical environments
  • Can manage ambiguity while maintaining disciplined delivery
  • Build trust quickly with government sponsors and technical teams
  • Drives outcomes without friction and communicates with precision

Benefits

How to Apply

For any questions (OR) to apply, please contact us at [email protected].
* Ladders Estimates

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