This position is contingent upon contract award.

Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and verify, before applying, that you meet the minimum requirements of the position.

JANUS Research Group is looking for a Senior Program Manager at Fort Eustis.

The Program Manager serves as the primary point of contact for the Government, ensuring the successful execution of all contractual responsibilities. This role requires a dynamic leader with extensive experience in managing largescale, multifunctional teams, particularly in U.S. Army enterprise training and education programs. The Senior Program Manager will provide technical oversight, strategic direction, and operational excellence, ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations while adhering to budget, time, and compliance requirements.

Government Liaison and Oversight:

Act as the Government’s primary point of contact for all contract related operations, fostering clear and consistent communication. Ensure compliance with all contractual requirements and maintain customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving issues proactively.

Leadership and Team Management: Provide technical supervision and guidance to all contractor personnel, fostering a high-performance team culture. Lead the Program/Project Support Contract Team in delivering best business practices and innovative solutions. Oversee staff and support activities, including recruitment and retention of highly qualified personnel.

Program and Contract Management: Manage all aspects of contract performance, including cost control, invoicing, subcontractor management, and compliance with Government acquisition standards. Oversee the preparation and submission of contract deliverables, ensuring timely and high-quality outputs. Develop and implement strategies to meet program objectives while mitigating risks and ensuring alignment with Government acquisition regulations and industry best practices.

Operational Excellence: Ensure efficient, effective, and economical delivery of contract support services. Monitor and manage program metrics to ensure alignment with Agile software development life cycles and human-centered design principles. Drive innovation in project execution, leveraging Agile methodologies and cloud technologies to optimize processes and deliver value.

Strategic Planning and Execution: Lead the development of long-term strategic plans for the program, ensuring alignment with Government objectives and customer expectations. Conduct periodic reviews with stakeholders to assess program health, identify gaps, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Skills and Competencies:
Leadership: Proven ability to lead and inspire large, diverse teams to achieve program objectives.

Strategic Vision: Expertise in aligning program strategies with organizational and Government goals. Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on clear reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Risk Management: Strong background in identifying and mitigating risks in complex program environments.

Technical Acumen: Deep understanding of Agile frameworks, software development life cycles, and cloud technologies.

Requirements:

Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Information Technology, or a related discipline.

15+ Years, including 5+ years of program management support for U.S. Army enterprise training and education programs.

Project Management Professional (PMP) and One or more SAFe Agile certifications (e.g., SAFe Agilist).
HumanCentered Design (HCD) Practitioner.
Security+ or higher,

Active Secret Security Clearance

JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work™

JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Alisha Pollard, Director of Human Resources at alisha.pollard@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 will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with JANUS Research Group.

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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.

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.