Sr. Program Manager

Akima, LLC

• $180K — $200K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of program or IT management experience supporting the US government.
  • 10+ years in a leadership role managing IT business processes.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • Current Top Secret clearance required.
  • Preferred PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • Experience managing complex projects and programs.
  • Proven ability to define project implementations and manage schedules.

Responsibilities

  • Manage IT projects and programs from design through production, focusing on US government support.
  • Establish overall scope and objectives for program portfolio with executive leaders.
  • Develop and oversee project schedules, deliverables, and milestones.
  • Conduct assessments to enhance team performance.
  • Efficiently resolve project issues to minimize disruptions.
  • Create and maintain project documentation for clarity and reporting purposes.
  • Ensure effective coordination of IT business processes to meet program goals.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan options.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Access to a range of voluntary benefits.
Full Job Description
Seeking an experienced IT Program Manager with a minimum of 15 years of project management or IT management experience and at least 10 years of experience coordinating and supporting IT business processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing complex projects and programs with the US government, defining project requirements, scheduling implementations, and mitigating risks. This role requires excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills to oversee project teams, manage conflicts, and ensure successful program execution.

Responsibilities

  • Manage complex IT projects and programs from design and development through production with US government supporting cyber, network operations, and software development
  • Establish the overall scope, objectives, and key results for the program portfolio in collaboration with executive leadership and key stakeholders
  • Establish and manage project/program schedules, deliverables, goals, and milestones
  • Conduct team assessments and evaluations to optimize team performance
  • Resolve project issues efficiently and effectively, ensuring minimal disruption
  • Develop and maintain technical and project documentation for transparency and reporting
  • Ensure smooth coordination of IT business processes to support program objectives
  • Manage scheduling and budgeting for large-scale workforce management
  • Present project updates, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership
  • Provide excellent customer service and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle
  • Serve as the principal liaison to executive leadership, providing regular updates on portfolio status, strategic alignment, and outcomes
  • Foster seamless communication and collaboration across all program components to ensure a unified approach
  • Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels, from technical teams to C-suite executives

Qualifications

  • A minimum of 15 years of program management or IT Management supporting the US government
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in a leadership role managing a portfolio of programs coordinating and/supporting IT business processes.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degree is preferred
  • Current Top Secret clearance
  • PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred
  • Must possess experience managing complex projects/programs
  • Ability to define and schedule project/program implementations
  • Experience in planning and scheduling project deliverables, goals, and milestones
  • Ability to perform team assessments and evaluations
  • Ability to efficiently and effectively identify and solve project issues
  • Demonstrated leadership to define requirements for project risk
  • Ability to design and maintain technical and project documentation
  • Excellent organizational, presentation, and customer service skills
  • Scheduling and budgeting experience to effectively and efficiently manage a large workforce
  • Global network experience is required

Job ID

2026-23605
Work Type

Hybrid
Pay Range

180000-200000
Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

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