Program Director

C5MI

. Own overall program profit and loss, including revenue recognition, margin performance, cost controls, and variance management .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $175,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management, including profit and loss accountability, risk management, and compliance with federal acquisition policies. Proven ability to lead large integrated teams and deliver complex ERP programs in a federal or defense environment.

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Program ManagementFederal Contract ExperienceERP Program DeliveryPMP CertificationExecutive-Level Communication

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Hard Skills

Profit And Loss ManagementRisk ManagementIntegrated Master Schedule ManagementEarned Value MeasurementFAR And DFARS KnowledgeProgram DeliveryCost ControlsVariance ManagementAudit-ReadinessChange Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipStrategic DirectionTeam CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SAP ECCSAP S/4HANA

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationActive Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Federal ProgramsDepartment Of WarFirm-Fixed-Price ContractsCost-Reimbursement ContractsGovernment Milestone Review

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own overall program profit and loss, including revenue recognition, margin performance, cost controls, and variance management
Establish the program operating model, governance cadence, and organizational design
Approve headcount, subcontractor spend, vendor commitments, and major investment decisions within delegated authority
Direct delivery of firm-fixed-price, outcome-based milestones across nine financial process areas
Serve as executive interface to the government program office, senior civilian and military leadership, contracting officer, and contracting officer’s representative
Lead the integrated program team across program management, architecture, functional delivery, development, testing, data migration, change management, and training
Govern teaming partner and subcontractor performance
Own risk and opportunity management, including identification, quantification, mitigation, and escalation
Ensure compliance with federal acquisition and defense business system policies
Direct CDRL deliverables, monthly status reporting, integrated master schedule updates, and earned value or equivalent performance reporting
Drive favorable CPARS ratings and the program’s reference value for future federal pursuits
Champion audit-readiness, financial statement auditability, internal controls, and remediation of legacy audit findings
Direct workforce strategy, including clearance processing, retention, succession planning, and surge capacity
Partner with executive leadership on strategic direction, investment priorities, capability development, and organic growth
Participate in quality assurance activities and protect sensitive information under security policies
Perform other related tasks as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, with 15–20 years of professional experience and 8–12 years of progressive people leadership experience; alternatively, 18–24 years of professional experience and 10–14 years of progressive people leadership experience without a degree
10+ years directing federal or Department of War programs, including direct accountability for program profit and loss
Program Manager or Program Director experience on a federal contract valued at least $100 million
Experience leading integrated delivery organizations of 50+ personnel across multiple subcontractors or teaming partners
Experience delivering ERP programs, preferably SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA, in a federal or defense environment
Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS requirements, fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts, and government milestone review and acceptance processes
Experience with integrated master schedule management, earned value or equivalent performance measurement, and formal risk management
Executive-level communication skills for briefing senior government leadership and representing C5MI in formal program reviews
PMP certification or equivalent program management certification required
Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one prior to assignment; requires U.S. citizenship
Ability to travel up to 50% to client sites

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan
Bonus opportunities
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Personal development investment
Accommodation support for disability or religious observance