Program Manager
The Program Manager will lead a large-scale Department of Defense IT and cybersecurity program, overseeing program delivery, financial management, and cross-functional teams. The role requires expertise in ITIL/ITSM frameworks, RMF compliance, and enterprise IT operations to support the F-35 Joint Program Office.
- Compensation
- $175K–$225K / yr
- Location
- Arlington, VA, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- MA/MS or BA/BS with at least 12 years of relevant experience
- Current PMP or PMI certification
- Minimum 10 years leading complex enterprise IT services programs
- Proven accountability for cost, schedule, performance, staffing, subcontractor integration, risk, quality, and customer satisfaction
- Experience in forecasting, EACs, budget controls, invoice management, and performance metrics
- Top Secret / SCI Eligible clearance
Full description
Description
Quantum Sky is searching for a Program Manager to join our Team to lead a large, multi-site Department of Defense IT and Cybersecurity program in support of the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office. As the senior Program Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of program delivery, including cost management, scheduling, performance, staffing, subcontractor integration, risk mitigation, quality assurance, and ensuring customer satisfaction through delivery of mission-ready, secure, and reliable services across the Joint Virtual Environment (JVE).
This key role requires proven experience managing complex enterprise IT programs, strong financial acumen, expertise in transition planning, governance, and contracting. Onsite presence in Arlington, VA is required. Travel will be required to support program objectives worldwide.
Responsibilities:
- Take full ownership of the end-to-end program delivery, ensuring strict adherence to the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). Monitor and manage all deliverables to consistently meet or exceed established performance standards and surveillance measures, including regular reviews and audits to validate compliance and address deficiencies proactively.
- Act as the primary point of contact for the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and Technical Point of Contact (TPOC). Maintain ongoing, transparent communication channels through frequent status updates, formal briefings, and issue escalation procedures, ensuring any concerns or risks are promptly surfaced and resolved to foster trust and partnership.
- Take full ownership of the end-to-end program delivery, ensuring strict adherence to the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). Monitor and manage all deliverables to consistently meet or exceed established performance standards and surveillance measures, including regular reviews and audits to validate compliance and address deficiencies proactively.
- Lead a team of 50 to 150 personnel, ensuring optimal staffing levels and effective team coordination to meet program objectives and maintain high performance standards. encompasses program managers, technical specialists, service desk staff, cybersecurity professionals, and support personnel required to deliver comprehensive IT services. The actual number may vary according to task requirements, operational demands, and government site coverage depending on the complexity, scope, and number of locations supported.
- Oversee and direct daily operations across multiple technical domains, including telephony and audiovisual systems, Network Operations and Security Center (NOSC), network infrastructure, enterprise applications, both on-premises and cloud-based (Azure IL-5), Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms, service desk functions, and knowledge management. Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure seamless service delivery, rapid incident response, and continuous improvement in operational efficiency.