The Senior Program Manager will oversee complex programs for military installations ensuring alignment with mission requirements and managing resources risks and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

Description
At CDW we make it happen together. Trust connection and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW. The Senior Program Manager leads the planning coordination and execution of complex programs in support of Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM) including Military Construction (MILCON) and Installation Communication Grid (ICG) initiatives. This role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of infrastructure and telecommunications programs ensuring alignment with mission requirements technical standards and program objectives. The Senior Program Manager serves as a key interface with senior stakeholders while driving cross-functional collaboration to successfully deliver large-scale programs.
What you will do
• Manage MILCON and ICG programs from initiation through planning execution and closeout ensuring alignment with mission requirements and Marine Corps standards • Lead program planning and execution activities across multiple initiatives supporting MCICOM • Oversee scheduling and milestone management including development and maintenance of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) • Provide schedule oversight to ensure alignment of project milestones deliverables and critical path activities • Coordinate project planning across engineering logistics financial and operational teams • Manage cross-program resource allocation to optimize personnel funding and materials • Identify program risks and support development of mitigation strategies and risk management plans • Oversee program performance tracking including metrics development analysis and reporting • Partner with engineering teams and SMEs to ensure technical alignment and successful system delivery • Lead stakeholder engagement efforts with Marine Corps leadership installation personnel and external partners • Support change management activities impacting program execution • Oversee project validation and prioritization to align efforts with mission and strategic objectives • Coordinate requirements development and ensure alignment with operational and infrastructure needs • Support issue resolution to maintain program timelines and execution success • Develop program roadmaps including long-range planning and capability development • Provide milestone and deliverable forecasting to support leadership decision-making • Conduct or support risk assessments and integrate findings into program planning • Support resource planning and cross-functional coordination across all program elements • Assist in development of Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) and future system requirements • Provide input into long-term budgeting and outyear planning efforts • Ensure effective stakeholder coordination across all supported installations
What we expect of you
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Business Administration Program Management or a related field and 15 years of experience in program or project management supporting federal or defense programs OR 10 years with a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification • Demonstrated experience managing MILCON and/or ICG programs with end-to-end lifecycle ownership • Extensive experience with scheduling milestone tracking and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) oversight • Strong background in risk management resource allocation and performance tracking • Experience coordinating across engineering logistics financial and operational teams • Familiarity with Department of Defense processes and infrastructure program management • Experience engaging with senior-level stakeholders in a federal or defense environment • Proven ability to manage competing priorities across multiple complex programs • Strong leadership organizational and decision-making capabilities • Excellent written and verbal communication skills including executive-level briefings • Active Secret clearance required • Must be a U.S. Citizen • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus • Master's degree in Program Management Business Administration Engineering or related field is a plus • Experience supporting Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM) is a plus • Strong familiarity with Installation Communication Grid (ICG) architecture and telecommunications infrastructure programs is a plus • Experience supporting MILCON programs including DD Form 1391 development and infrastructure modernization initiatives is a plus • Knowledge of Planning Programming Budgeting and Execution (PPB&E) processes is a plus • Experience developing program roadmaps CONOPS and long-term capability strategies is a plus • Experience working with NAVFAC USACE DISA or other Department of Defense stakeholders is a plus
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