Senior Program Manager

About this role

Overview Design. Disrupt. Repeat.

Are you a leader who turns complexity into clarity? Do you know Agile and DevSecOps inside and out, and treat change management as a craft rather than a checkbox? Steampunk wants to talk to you.

Steampunk is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead delivery of a large-scale, multi-year federal IT governance and modernization advisory program operating under an outcome-based, award-fee contract structure. You will serve as the primary point of accountability for program performance — measured on demonstrated quality and mission impact, not task completion alone. This is a consultative, client-facing leadership role: you'll be the client's trusted advisor, a coach and mentor to government teams, and the person accountable for delivering a complex, multi-workstream program in a federal contracting environment.

Contributions

Own the integrated master schedule, staffing plan, and risk register; maintain zero unmitigated high risks carried beyond 30 days

Acknowledge COR-directed actions and escalate emerging issues, with resolution plans delivered

Lead Transition-In and Transition-Out planning, including staffing ramp-up, knowledge transfer from any incumbent, and system access coordination

Chair the cross-team program cadence integrating strategy/design and technical delivery leads into one decision-ready program view

Deliver monthly status reports and quarterly risk register updates meeting Section 508 conformance

Build documentation-as-you-go and sustainment procedures so the client can operate the program management capability without dependence on any individual contractor employee

Serve as the primary liaison between the client, technical teams, and leadership, driving successful outcomes within contract terms, timelines, and budget

Define program scope, objectives, deliverables, and success metrics in collaboration with stakeholders

Generate executive-level reports and dashboards on program health, milestones, and financial performance, using data-driven insights to recommend improvements

Coach and mentor client personnel, building leaders and self-organizing teams that are motivated and client-focused

Qualifications Required

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Information Technology, Business, or a related field

10+ years of program management experience leading complex, multi-workstream federal programs

Current PMP, FAC-P/PM, or equivalent industry-recognized credential

Demonstrated proficiency in integrated scheduling, financial management, acquisition support, performance measurement, quality management, executive reporting, and risk/issue management

Demonstrated ability to apply Agile, product management, DevSecOps, hybrid, or traditional delivery methods as appropriate to the work, including familiarity with common Agile tooling (e.g., Jira or equivalent)

Strong track record building trust, resolving conflict, and sustaining team performance across government, contractor, and vendor stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to influence and consult while providing thought leadership to stakeholders on governance, program management, and business process challenges

Experience defining program scope, objectives, deliverables, and success metrics in collaboration with stakeholders

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong presentation and facilitation abilities

Strong organizational and analytical skills

Knowledge of federal government procurement processes and compliance standards (e.g., FAR, DFARS)

Experience managing contract budgets, CLINs, and subcontractor/partner relationships

Local to Baltimore, MD metro area and willing to go on client site at least 2 days a week

Preferred

Experience building knowledge-transfer programs that reduce long-term contractor dependency

Master's degree in a related field

Scrum Master certification

Active federal security clearance

Experience with Human-Centered Design

About steampunk Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $150,000 to $225,000.  The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors.  Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.