Senior Director, Program Management, Government Defense & Security

Accountabilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of government defense, security, and intelligence-related programs while ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with client objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for government clients on operational program matters, ensuring all contractual deliverables and performance expectations are successfully met.
• Develop and implement project plans, operational procedures, oversight frameworks, and reporting systems to support scalable and efficient program execution.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by understanding each organization’s operational goals and delivering a high-quality customer experience throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Act as a strategic advisor to clients and internal stakeholders by aligning business objectives, operational priorities, and technology implementation strategies.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing projects, improve client adoption, and support long-term account growth across government programs.
• Support business development and proposal efforts by providing guidance on government contract navigation, sales cycle optimization, and operational planning.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between internal teams, external partners, and client stakeholders to maintain technical and business integrity across all initiatives.
• Manage and mentor program team members and direct reports while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience managing complex programs or projects, preferably within government defense, intelligence, or security environments.
• Strong experience working directly with U.S. Government agencies and navigating government operational processes and stakeholder environments.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships, communicate effectively with executive-level stakeholders, and influence decision-making across multiple levels.
• Experience with government contracts, proposal development, and submission processes is highly preferred.
• PMP certification or formal project management training is considered a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of investigations, intelligence operations, or intelligence cycle processes is a plus.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to work independently while thriving in collaborative and cross-functional team environments.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish is considered a strong asset.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% as required by client and operational needs.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance due to the nature of the role.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $158,000 to $221,000 based on experience, skills, and location.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Stock option program and long-term growth potential.
• Fully remote position within the United States with flexible work arrangements.
• Unlimited paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health and wellness coverage.
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects supporting defense, intelligence, and security initiatives.
• Collaborative, mission-driven, and innovation-focused work environment.
• Career growth opportunities within a fast-growing international technology organization.
• Exposure to high-level strategic projects and executive collaboration.