Program Manager

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Target salary range:

$175K•$195K . The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. Position Overview The Senior Program Manager is responsible for leading and managing complex government programs involving technical execution, budget oversight, schedule management, and operational performance. This role provides strategic leadership across program lifecycle activities, ensuring successful delivery of program objectives while maintaining compliance with customer requirements and organizational goals. The Senior Program Manager serves as the primary interface with government stakeholders, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee technical program management activities for complex government programs and initiatives. Manage program budgets, schedules, resources, and performance metrics to ensure successful execution. Conduct trade-off analyses, lifecycle cost assessments, and risk management activities to support program objectives. Develop and manage program plans, milestones, deliverables, and reporting requirements. Support requirements development, systems integration, test and evaluation, and operational readiness activities. Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, finance, logistics, and subcontractors. Identify program risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain cost, schedule, and technical performance. Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations, briefings, and status reports to government customers and senior leadership. Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, government regulations, and organizational policies. Provide leadership, mentorship, and oversight to program personnel and subordinate managers. Required Qualifications Master's degree (MA/MS/MBA) from an accredited college or university in Business, Accounting, Program Management, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required. Minimum of 10 years of experience managing Government programs, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity. Highly specialized knowledge of program management principles, government contracting environments, and program lifecycle management. Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, presentation, and communication skills. Substitutions One academic year at an accredited college or university in a related post-secondary program may substitute for one year of experience. Five years of relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement. A Program Management certification from an accredited university or a DAWIA Program Management certification may substitute for the PMP certification.

Benefits:

401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Medical and Dental Plans, Life and Disability insurance, Education Assistance (and more). E-Verify JANUS Research Group is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. It is company policy to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or disability. JANUS Research Group, Inc. provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodation you request in order to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Judy Pagac, Director of Human Resources at judy.pagac@janusresearch.com or calling (706) 364-9100. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within JANUS Research Group, Inc. will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with JANUS Research Group, Inc. Janus Research Group participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Program Manager 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 6010 Frankford St, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 $175,000•$195,000 a year JANUS Research Group 39 reviews $175,000•$195,000 a year This position is contingent upon contract award.

Target salary range:

$175K•$195K . The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. Position Overview The Senior Program Manager is responsible for leading and managing complex government programs involving technical execution, budget oversight, schedule management, and operational performance. This role provides strategic leadership across program lifecycle activities, ensuring successful delivery of program objectives while maintaining compliance with customer requirements and organizational goals. The Senior Program Manager serves as the primary interface with government stakeholders, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee technical program management activities for complex government programs and initiatives. Manage program budgets, schedules, resources, and performance metrics to ensure successful execution. Conduct trade-off analyses, lifecycle cost assessments, and risk management activities to support program objectives. Develop and manage program plans, milestones, deliverables, and reporting requirements. Support requirements development, systems integration, test and evaluation, and operational readiness activities. Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, finance, logistics, and subcontractors. Identify program risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain cost, schedule, and technical performance. Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations, briefings, and status reports to government customers and senior leadership. Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, government regulations, and organizational policies. Provide leadership, mentorship, and oversight to program personnel and subordinate managers. Required Qualifications Master's degree (MA/MS/MBA) from an accredited college or university in Business, Accounting, Program Management, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required. Minimum of 10 years of experience managing Government programs, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity. Highly specialized knowledge of program management principles, government contracting environments, and program lifecycle management. Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, presentation, and communication skills. Substitutions One academic year at an accredited college or university in a related post-secondary program may substitute for one year of experience. Five years of relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement. A Program Management certification from an accredited university or a DAWIA Program Management certification may substitute for the PMP certification.

Benefits:

401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Medical and Dental Plans, Life and Disability insurance, Education Assistance (and more). E-Verify JANUS Research Group is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. It is company policy to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or disability. JANUS Research Group, Inc. provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodation you request in order to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Judy Pagac, Director of Human Resources at judy.pagac@janusresearch.com or calling (706) 364-9100. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within JANUS Research Group, Inc. will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with JANUS Research Group, Inc. Janus Research Group participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.