Program Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and oversee highly complex and/or high-risk programs, ensuring alignment with client objectives and contractual obligations.
• Direct daily operations of program staff, task activities, and project deliverables to ensure mission success.
• Supervise technical and administrative personnel, including subordinate managers, to foster a cohesive, high-performing team.
• Serve as the primary liaison with clients to coordinate project activities, resolve issues, and negotiate task priorities.
• Develop and implement program strategies, plans, and processes that enhance operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Monitor program performance, conduct quality assurance reviews, and lead audits and site visits to ensure service excellence.
• Coordinate and monitor the activities of subcontractors to ensure integrated and timely task execution.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation of program staff to ensure optimal resource allocation.
• Ensure all program deliverables meet established quality standards, scope, and schedule requirements.
• Collaborate with internal leadership and external stakeholders to address program challenges, mitigate risks, and achieve milestones.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of professional experience managing complex technical programs.
• At least five (5) years of supervisory or managerial experience in a program or project leadership role.
• Proven ability to manage multiple technical tasks, direct cross-functional teams, and ensure successful project execution.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating with government clients and managing subcontractor performance.

Certifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent required.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, Management, or a related discipline.

Clearance:

• Must possess an active Secret clearance at time of application.

We are seeking a Program Manager to join our team supporting Joint Service Provider (JSP) Engineering and Development for the Enterprise (ED-E)

contract in Arlington, VA.

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Arlington, VA
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Secret clearance 

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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