Senior Program Manager

Akima

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North Charleston, South Carolina

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PERMANENT

Updated 09/25/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

AMO is looking for a Senior Program Manager to work in North Charleston, SC. The Senior Program Manager (PM) provides strategic and operational leadership across a portfolio of programs supporting NIWC Atlantic and PEO Digital. This role is responsible for driving execution excellence across multiple projects and teams delivering cloud, cybersecurity, data, and enterprise IT capabilities. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

This Hybrid position requires that you live within commuting distance from North Charleston, SC.

This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.

Responsibilities

The PM ensures consistent performance across cost, schedule, and technical objectives while maintaining strong Government relationships and enforcing disciplined financial management and reporting practices.

Portfolio Leadership & Execution

Provide leadership and oversight across multiple programs and project teams

Ensure delivery of all work in accordance with contract requirements, timelines, and performance standards

Establish and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, and performance metrics

Drive consistency in execution, reporting, and delivery across the portfolio

Customer Engagement

Serve as senior interface to Government stakeholders (KO, CORs, PMs, IPT leads)

Lead executive-level briefings, program reviews, and status updates

Maintain strong, trusted relationships with NIWC Atlantic and PEO Digital leadership

Ensure proactive communication and rapid issue resolution

Financial Management & Invoicing (Critical)

Oversee financial performance across the portfolio, including forecasting, burn rate, and cost control

Ensure accurate, timely invoicing across all programs in

WAWF/PIEE

Enforce standardized reporting of monthly spend by

CLIN/SLIN/ACRN

across teams

Maintain real-time visibility into funding, obligations, expenditures, and remaining balances

Ensure alignment and accuracy across eCRAFT, invoices, and internal financial systems

Identify and resolve funding or billing discrepancies and drive corrective actions

Technical & Operational Oversight

Oversee delivery of enterprise capabilities, including:

Cloud architecture and migration (AWS/Azure)

FinOps and cloud cost optimization

Cybersecurity and RMF compliance

Data management, analytics, and BI solutions

Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with DoD and DON standards

Drive continuous improvement, automation, and modernization initiatives

Team & Resource Management

Lead and mentor Program Managers and technical leads across the portfolio

Ensure proper staffing, skill mix, and performance management across teams

Oversee subcontractor integration, performance, and compliance

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and execution discipline

Quality, Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure adherence to quality standards, contract requirements, and audit readiness

Maintain high CPARS performance through consistent delivery and customer satisfaction

Oversee risk identification, mitigation strategies, and issue resolution across programs

Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, clearance, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; PMP preferred

12+ years of program management experience supporting DoD/Navy programs

Experience leading multi-program or portfolio-level efforts

Strong experience with financial management, invoicing, and

CLIN/SLIN/ACRN

structures

Familiarity with WAWF/PIEE, eCRAFT, and DoD financial reporting processes

Experience supporting cloud, cybersecurity, or enterprise IT programs

Active Secret clearance required

Job ID

2026-23138

Work Type

Hybrid

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AMO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AMO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AMO delivers innovative administrative support services that streamline operations, and enhance productivity.

As an AMO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

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