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Sr. Program Manager - FedRAMP High Cloud Project - this is Federal Project - Remote
Requisition Name: C&DE-CMT-Sr. Program Manager - FedRAMP High Cloud Project
Start Date: 8/25/2025
Duration: 18 Weeks
Services Location: TX/Dallas / Onsite
Description Of Services:
Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager with deep knowledge of FedRAMP High requirements to lead and coordinate the Authorization to Operate (ATO) and System Security Plan (SSP) process for a critical cloud project. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record managing complex, cross-functional initiatives within regulated environments and will serve as the central point of coordination across business, engineering, compliance, and security teams. Key Responsibilities: Lead the planning, execution, and tracking of the FedRAMP High ATO process from initiation to successful authorization. Drive the creation, review, and maintenance of the System Security Plan (SSP) and supporting documentation. Coordinate with security, engineering, operations, compliance, and business teams to ensure requirements are met on schedule. Facilitate communication and decision-making across multiple stakeholder groups, including executives, technical teams, and third-party assessors. Manage project timelines, dependencies, and risks, proactively resolving issues and removing roadblocks. Track and report on FedRAMP readiness and audit progress to leadership. Ensure all deliverables align with NIST 800-53 Rev 5 and FedRAMP High baselines. Partner with external 3PAOs, federal agencies, and internal compliance teams to drive audit readiness. Required Qualifications: 8+ years of program or project management experience in cloud or IT security projects. Direct, hands-on experience managing FedRAMP High or Moderate ATO efforts. Strong knowledge of NIST 800-53 controls and FedRAMP documentation requirements. Demonstrated ability to coordinate across multiple business units and technical domains. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive reporting skills. Experience working with federal agencies and 3PAOs. PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification preferred. Preferred Skills: Experience in cloud security architecture or operations (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform). Prior experience with government compliance frameworks beyond FedRAMP (e.g., DoD SRG, CJIS). Strong risk management and governance expertise.
Deliverables:
-Process Flows -Mentor and Knowledge transfer to client project team members -Participate as primary, co and/or contributing author on any and all project deliverables associated with their assigned areas of responsibility -Participate in data conversion and data maintenance -Provide best practice and industry specific solutions -Advise on and provide alternative (out of the box) solutions -Provide thought leadership as well as hands on technical configuration/development as needed. -Participate as a team member of the functional team -Perform other duties as assigned.