Program Manager – Government

AT&T

. Provide leadership and direction across an inter-organizational management team supporting multiple workstreams and functional areas .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $175,000 - $290,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management, contract administration, and compliance management, with a strong focus on leading multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring successful delivery of program outcomes. Proven ability to manage budgets, performance metrics, and stakeholder relationships while maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.

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Project Management Professional (PMP) CertificationContract AdministrationBudget ManagementStakeholder EngagementCompliance Management

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementContract ManagementQuality ManagementRisk ManagementBudgetingPerformance ReportingTask ManagementSubcontract ManagementStaffingWorkforce Planning

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationNegotiationPresentationInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Industry Keywords

Federal GovernmentCustomer Specific ClearancesComplianceOperational FunctionsMulti-Disciplinary Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership and direction across an inter-organizational management team supporting multiple workstreams and functional areas
Establish program priorities, objectives, and performance standards aligned with customer requirements and organizational goals
Lead and coordinate activities across multiple teams to ensure successful delivery of program outcomes
Formulate, implement, and enforce work standards, policies, procedures, and performance expectations
Assign, schedule, monitor, and review work activities to ensure quality, timeliness, and compliance with contractual requirements
Communicate organizational goals, policies, and objectives to subordinate managers and staff
Serve as the primary liaison between the Government and contractor teams
Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with senior Government officials, sponsors, and other external stakeholders
Interface regularly with Government management personnel, technical staff, contractor support personnel, and external partners
Address customer concerns proactively and ensure high levels of client satisfaction
Facilitate collaboration among stakeholders to achieve mission objectives and resolve issues effectively
Assume responsibility for financial performance across a significant segment of work involving multiple teams and task areas
Oversee administrative and operational functions necessary for successful contract execution
Manage staffing, workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, professional development, and training activities
Direct contract administration activities, including task management, subcontract management, performance reporting, and deliverable tracking
Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, organizational policies, customer requirements, and applicable regulations
Monitor program budgets, expenditures, resource allocations, and cost controls to meet financial objectives
Establish and maintain program quality management processes and performance metrics
Ensure work products meet contractual, technical, and regulatory standards
Identify and mitigate program risks, issues, and performance challenges
Implement corrective actions as needed to ensure program success and continuous improvement
Oversee compliance management activities and support audit readiness efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Customer Specific Clearances (#clearable)
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Program Management, Engineering, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required
Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience managing communications services contracts, including oversight of large-scale, multi-disciplinary teams
Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects, task orders, or contract activities simultaneously
Proven ability to lead geographically dispersed teams and coordinate efforts across multiple organizational boundaries
Experience managing contract performance, budgets, schedules, staffing, and program risks
Strong knowledge of business operations, quality management, compliance management, and subcontract management practices
Experience working directly with Federal Government clients and executive stakeholders
Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to travel up to 25% to customer and contractor locations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T wireline phone