Portfolio and Program Engagement Lead

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. Partner with engineering and business stakeholders to understand future capability needs and identify DT opportunities .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeCedar Rapids • Iowa • United StatesSenior💰 $157,200 - $298,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing digital technology and engineering programs, with a strong focus on financial management, compliance, and risk management. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives in a matrixed environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Digital Technology ManagementIntegrated Master Schedule DevelopmentProject Financial ManagementLean, Six Sigma, and Agile MethodologiesU.S. Government Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Digital TechnologyInfrastructure ManagementProject FinancialsResource Demand ForecastingCost, Schedule, and Scope ManagementRequirements GatheringTechnical Solution IdentificationBusiness Case DevelopmentROI AnalysisContracts and SOW Knowledge

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInfluencing SkillsExecutive Presence

Tools & Technologies

MS ProjectCOREAgile FrameworkWaterfall Framework

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Government ProgramsDefense ProgramsEngineering ProgramsManufacturing Programs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with engineering and business stakeholders to understand future capability needs and identify DT opportunities
Lead a matrixed team of DT Program Engagement Leads responsible for secure PWE execution
Serve as senior DT representative for secure PWEs and partner with program leadership on strategy, roadmaps, and operational priorities
Drive early DT engagement in bids, proposals, BOEs, and ROMs
Develop and maintain portfolio-level PWE roadmaps aligned with DT investments, resource planning, and AOP budgets
Act as primary escalation point for issue resolution and coordinate SME engagement
Oversee portfolio performance, compliance, risk management, and adherence to DT and PWE service delivery models
Monitor and manage project and portfolio financials, including EAC, BAC, resource demand forecasting, and productivity metrics
Manage program scope changes, evaluate impacts, rebaseline plans, and ensure stakeholder alignment
Prepare and deliver executive-level communications, presentations, and status updates
Facilitate collaboration with engineering teams and third-party suppliers
Champion continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile methodologies
Support and participate in DT, business unit, and program-level weekly, monthly, and quarterly cadence reviews
Travel domestically up to 25%

Requirements

What you’ll need

University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
U.S. citizenship
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance required prior to start date
Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
5+ years managing digital technology, infrastructure, or engineering programs, with demonstrated success across cost, schedule, and scope
Experience building and managing Integrated Master Schedules using MS Project or equivalent tools
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Experience managing project financials, including EAC, BAC, and resource capacity/demand forecasting
Ability to influence and lead teams in a matrixed environment without direct authority
Preferred: ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance
Preferred: experience supporting government, defense, engineering, or manufacturing programs
Preferred: executive presence and ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders, customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams
Preferred: business case development, financial planning, and ROI analysis
Preferred: knowledge of Contracts, SOW, BOEs, and ROM development
Preferred: requirements gathering and technical solution identification
Preferred: familiarity with CORE, Six Sigma, TQM, or other process improvement methodologies
Preferred: experience with Agile and Waterfall project delivery frameworks
Preferred: PMP certification, active or in progress

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program
Flexible work schedules
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off and holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, not guaranteed