Senior Program Manager

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Program Manager in the United States.

This role sits at the intersection of program execution, financial governance, and operational excellence within complex, mission-driven government programs. You will be responsible for ensuring end-to-end delivery discipline across multiple initiatives, with a strong focus on forecasting accuracy, funding stewardship, and delivery performance. Acting as a key partner to program leaders, finance teams, and delivery stakeholders, you will translate operational and financial data into actionable insights that drive predictable outcomes. The environment is fast-paced, structured, and highly accountable, requiring strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. You will also play a critical role in strengthening governance frameworks, ensuring compliance, and maintaining audit-ready program operations. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in data-driven environments where precision, transparency, and execution rigor are essential.

• Lead financial governance across multiple programs, ensuring accuracy in forecasting, revenue tracking, backlog health, and funding management.
• Translate program and financial data into actionable insights, proactively identifying risks and driving mitigation strategies with stakeholders.
• Maintain operational discipline across program execution, ensuring alignment with organizational financial and delivery targets.
• Oversee PSA and delivery operations, including project setup, resource allocation, timekeeping compliance, and billing processes.
• Manage subcontractor and vendor operations end-to-end, including purchase orders, invoicing, funding oversight, and performance tracking.
• Establish and enforce operational controls to ensure compliant, consistent, and auditable program execution.
• Prepare executive-ready materials for program and management reviews, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with leadership expectations.
• Track action items across programs and ensure timely follow-up and accountability across stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with at least 3+ years of experience in program management, program operations, financial governance, or a related field.
• Strong ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously in structured, deadline-driven environments.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, executive-level insights.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other PC-based business tools.
• Experience in operational rigor, process improvement, and delivery governance within complex organizations.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (preferred/desired for certain roles).
• Familiarity with tools such as Salesforce, Certinia PSA, Power BI, or Microsoft Copilot is a plus.
• Experience supporting government or contract-driven environments is highly valued.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary ranging from $124,800 to $173,200 USD annually, depending on experience and location.
• Eligibility for performance-based bonus plans.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance coverage and employer contributions.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Flexible paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Exposure to high-impact, mission-driven government programs.
• Professional growth opportunities in program leadership, operations, and financial governance.
• Collaborative, structured environment with strong emphasis on accountability and execution excellence.