Program Director

C5MI

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

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $190,000 - $235,000 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 regulations. Proven ability to lead large teams, manage complex projects, and communicate effectively with senior leadership in a defense environment.

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Program ManagementFederal Contract ExperiencePMP CertificationERP Program DeliveryExecutive-Level Communication

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Hard Skills

Profit And Loss ManagementRisk ManagementIntegrated Master Schedule ManagementEarned Value ManagementFederal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)SAP ECCSAP S/4HANACost-Reimbursement ContractsMilestone Review ProcessesSubcontractor Performance Management

Soft Skills

CoachingMentoringTeam LeadershipCommunicationConflict Resolution

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationDAWIA Program Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Defense EnvironmentFederal ProgramsC5MI PoliciesAudit ReadinessDoDI 5000.75DoDI 5000.8710 U.S.C. § 2222FIARDoD 7000.14-RFFMIA

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 investments 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, scope, deliverable quality, integration, and subcontracting-plan commitments
Own risk and opportunity management, including identification, quantification, mitigation, and escalation
Ensure compliance with DoDI 5000.75, DoDI 5000.87, and 10 U.S.C. § 2222 requirements
Direct CDRL deliverables, monthly status reporting, integrated master schedule updates, and earned-value or equivalent reporting
Maintain favorable CPARS ratings and the program’s reference value for future federal pursuits
Champion audit readiness, financial statement auditability, internal controls, and legacy audit-finding remediation
Direct workforce strategy, clearance processing, retention, succession planning, and surge capacity
Partner with C5MI executive leadership on strategy, investment priorities, capability development, and organic growth
Manage performance expectations, coaching, feedback, recognition, evaluations, development planning, and employee issues
Develop employees through coaching, mentoring, training, and stretch assignments
Foster an inclusive, respectful, high-performing environment and reinforce company values
Plan, assign, and prioritize work; manage workloads and staffing; escalate resource risks
Apply company policies and employment practices; partner with HR on employee relations and risk management
Communicate expectations, decisions, and changes across matrixed, cross-functional, and client environments
Adhere to C5MI policies, procedures, core values, quality assurance, information-security, and confidentiality requirements
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 of experience directing federal or Department of War programs, including direct accountability for program profit and loss
Experience as Program Manager or Program Director on a federal contract with a total contract value of at least $100 million
Experience leading integrated delivery organizations of 50 or more 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, DFARS, fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contract types, 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, including 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
Master’s degree or executive leadership program is a plus
Nice-to-have: defense business system acquisition and milestone documentation experience; FIAR, DoD 7000.14-R, and FFMIA familiarity; DAWIA Program Management certification; ERP sustainment/O&M experience; MBA, Program Management, or related master’s degree; small business subcontracting plan experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

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