Program Director

Ad Hoc LLC

. Provide strategic leadership and oversight of a complex federal technology program across multiple projects and workstreams .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex federal technology programs, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring program financial performance. Proficient in Agile methodologies and building strong relationships with senior government stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.

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Program LeadershipAgile MethodologiesFinancial Performance ManagementStakeholder Relationship ManagementRisk Identification and Resolution

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Hard Skills

Program Scope ManagementBudget OversightStaffing PlansResource AllocationDelivery ForecastingDigital Services DeliverySoftware DeliveryContractual Deliverables ManagementOperational EfficiencyPerformance Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Level 5 Public Trust Background

Industry Keywords

Federal Technology ProgramClient-Facing Program LeadershipMultidisciplinary TeamsProgram ReviewsStrategic Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership and oversight of a complex federal technology program across multiple projects and workstreams
Serve as a primary point of contact and trusted partner to senior government program leadership, sponsors, contracting stakeholders, and technical representatives
Build and maintain customer relationships through proactive communication, transparency, responsiveness, and consistent delivery
Lead multidisciplinary teams across software engineering, product, design, project management, and other technical and delivery functions
Oversee program scope, schedule, budget, staffing, risks, dependencies, contractual requirements, and overall performance
Establish and improve delivery processes supporting predictable execution, operational efficiency, and high-quality outcomes
Lead program reviews, strategic planning sessions, status meetings, and customer and internal leadership engagements
Identify, assess, and resolve program risks, delivery challenges, resource constraints, and operational issues
Communicate changes to program scope, schedule, staffing, budget, and delivery expectations
Maintain program reporting covering milestones, deliverables, staffing, risks, dependencies, and contractual commitments
Own program financial performance, including planned revenue, staffing, billable utilization, labor allocation, and gross margin
Lead, manage, and mentor cross-functional team members, supporting performance management, professional development, resource planning, hiring, and onboarding
Partner with technical and practice leadership on skills, resources, and support needed to achieve program objectives
Foster a collaborative, accountable, high-performing team environment focused on delivery excellence and continuous improvement
Collaborate with Growth, Delivery, and Practice leadership on organic account growth and long-term program success
Serve as a program subject matter expert for recompete and proposal activities
Provide leadership during contract transitions, staffing changes, and organizational adjustments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of experience leading complex technology programs, digital services, software delivery, or related technical initiatives
Experience leading multidisciplinary technical and delivery teams across multiple concurrent projects or workstreams
Demonstrated experience overseeing program scope, schedule, budget, staffing, risk, and contractual deliverables
Experience building and managing relationships with senior government customers and stakeholders in a client-facing program leadership role
Experience managing program financial performance, staffing plans, resource allocation, and delivery forecasts
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and modern software or digital service delivery practices
Demonstrated ability to identify, communicate, and resolve complex program risks, delivery challenges, and operational issues
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, including experience presenting program performance, financials, risks, and strategic priorities to senior stakeholders
Must currently hold, or have recently held, a Level 5 Public Trust background
Must be able to successfully complete all additional federal customer suitability, fitness, and financial background requirements for the position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible PTO
401K with employer match
Paid parental leave after one year of service
Employee Assistance Program
Remote work culture and flexibility