Senior Program Manager

Job Summary

Specialty Systems, Inc. (SSI) is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to join our team of technical professionals supporting the Digital Division of the Operations Department for our Department of Navy customer at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL). This is a high-visibility role supporting complex and mission-critical DoD programs across the command.

In this position, you will provide hands-on program management leadership to ensure the successful execution of multiple initiatives, with responsibility for managing cost, schedule, and technical performance. You will work closely with government stakeholders, IT and engineering teams, and partners to identify and manage dependencies, risks, issues, and program schedules, ensuring smooth, efficient operations across the portfolio.

The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of program management expertise and information technology insight, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. As a member of the SSI team, you will play a key role in delivering systems and capabilities that directly support the DoD mission and contribute to our nation’s mission readiness.

This position is located at our customer site at Joint Base MDL. In this position, you will have the option to work one of our customer’s work schedules which include:

• Standard Work Schedule – 5 days a week, 8 hours a day
• 9/80 Compressed Work Schedule – Four 9-hour days (M-Th) and an 8-hour day (F) for the first week of a cycle followed by four 9-hour days (M-Th) and being off on the second Friday for the second week of a cycle. This results in a 3-day weekend every other week.
• 4/10’s – Four 10-hour days (M-Th) resulting in a 3-day weekend every week.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall program management for the Digital Division, overseeing cost, schedule, and technical performance across three branches providing computing infrastructure, cybersecurity, and engineering services.
• Maintain tracking of commitments, obligations, and expenditures across $20M+ annual budget for the Division.
• Develop, execute, and maintain integrated program plans, including schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate acquisition of all software licenses and support agreements with division subject matter experts, branch heads, and the contracting officer.
• Coordinate timely funding and contract modifications for contractor support personnel.
• In coordination with Division leadership, oversee prioritization and execution of customer projects while maintaining regular communication with customers.
• Identify, track, and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing corrective actions as needed.