Program Manager

GovCIO

. Provide overall leadership and accountability for program execution, delivery performance, financial management, staffing, and customer satisfaction .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $145,000 - $152,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in program management, particularly within federal IT environments, with a strong focus on financial management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership. Proven ability to drive program execution and deliver measurable outcomes while managing complex relationships and contractual obligations.

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Program ManagementFederal IT ExperienceFinancial ManagementStakeholder EngagementLeadership of Multidisciplinary Teams

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Hard Skills

Program ExecutionContract ManagementBudget OversightRisk IdentificationPerformance AccountabilityLabor UtilizationForecastingDecision MakingConflict ResolutionDigital Transformation

Soft Skills

CommunicationNegotiationExecutive PresenceRelationship BuildingProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Suitability/Public Trust Clearance

Industry Keywords

Department of Veterans AffairsFederal ContractingHigh-Stakes Stakeholder RelationshipsGeographically Dispersed TeamsTime & Materials Contracts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide overall leadership and accountability for program execution, delivery performance, financial management, staffing, and customer satisfaction
Manage large, multidisciplinary teams and subcontractor partners supporting complex federal IT and transformation initiatives
Serve as the primary interface with senior government stakeholders and build trusted relationships
Identify, escalate, and resolve program risks, performance concerns, and contractual issues
Drive accountability across delivery teams to ensure timely execution of milestones, deliverables, and contractual commitments
Oversee program budgets, labor utilization, forecasting, staffing plans, and financial performance
Collaborate with corporate leadership, contracts, finance, and business development teams to align program execution with customer priorities and business objectives
Lead executive-level briefings, program reviews, and customer communications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in business, information technology, management, or a related discipline; commensurate experience may be substituted for degree
12+ years of relevant experience
10+ years of program or project management experience
At least 5 years leading large, complex federal IT programs
Direct experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), with knowledge of VA organizational structures, stakeholder environments, and program delivery expectations
Experience managing large-scale programs with significant budgets, multidisciplinary teams, and multiple subcontractors
Proven success managing demanding federal clients and high-stakes stakeholder relationships
Strong understanding of federal contracting, contract execution, financial management, and performance accountability
Exceptional executive presence, communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills
Ability to make sound decisions, manage competing priorities, and resolve complex delivery challenges in fast-paced environments
Experience leading geographically dispersed teams and driving measurable program outcomes
Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance
Preferred: experience supporting multiple VA administrations or enterprise-level VA initiatives
Preferred: established relationships with senior VA government stakeholders
Preferred: experience supporting enterprise modernization, digital transformation, or large-scale federal technology initiatives
Preferred: experience managing Time & Materials contracts, subcontractor performance, and complex labor-based delivery models
Preferred: experience navigating politically sensitive or high-visibility federal initiatives