Senior Program Manager

MANTECH seeks a motivated and customer-focused Senior Program Manager at Randolph AFB inSan Antonio, TX to lead a high-impact Department of Defense (DoD) IT program. This is a Hybrid position with 2-3 days onsite per week

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about delivering impactful technology solutions that support national security and federal mission goals.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading day-to-day software development program operations, maintenance, and modernization of DoD HR systems spanning various technical stacks
• Acting as the primary liaison to government stakeholders, aligning technical execution with mission priorities and contractual obligations
• Applying expertise in IT software development management, predictive project planning, and agile delivery to balance priorities and meet key performance metrics
• Overseeing and integrating efforts across multiple functional teams within a 150+ person program workforce
• Coordinating resolution of technical and operational issues, including documenting problems, creating action plans, and facilitating cross-team meetings
• Managing program financials, including budget planning, forecasting, and profitability oversight
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, innovation, and efficiency to meet mission objectives and drive cost savings

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or related discipline
• 12+ years of IT experience, with 5+ years in leadership roles for large IT programs (70+ FTEs) in DoD or other federal sectors
• Expertise in leading and integrating diverse software development projects across various technology stacks and platforms using compliance and cybersecurity frameworks within federal government environments
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification
• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or comparable Agile certification from a recognized organization (e.g., Scrum Alliance, Scrum.org, SAFe)
• Proficiency with Jira for project management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven success leading operational teams through modernization efforts using automation, analytics, or AI/ML technologies
• Experience implementing continuous improvement strategies and executing corrective actions to meet program goals
• Experience managing geographically distributed teams

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be U.S. Citizens with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Physical Requirements:

• Office-based work with extended periods of sedentary activity and occasional movement
• Travel by car or air to attend meetings and conferences as needed
• Frequent communication with colleagues, management, and clients, including presentation delivery and accurate information exchange