Security Program Manager

Job Title: Technical Program Manager
Location: Vienna, VA
Type: Contract
Compensation: 80/hr W2
Work Model: Hybrid – onsite and remote
Hours: 40.0
 

Responsibilities
• Manage the planning, coordination, and execution of cross-functional programs and projects supporting enterprise strategy and operational priorities.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable execution plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Oversee various group activities, including performance tracking, reporting, and risk management.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders to ensure alignment, resolve issues, and drive successful outcomes.
• Implement and maintain management standards, tools, and best practices for program and project delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery effectiveness, stakeholder engagement, and operational efficiency.
• Serve as a liaison between business units, technology teams, and external partners to support execution.
• Monitor risks, issues, and dependencies across initiatives; escalate and implement mitigation strategies.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, governance standards, and industry best practices.

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of progressive program or project management experience, including leading complex, multi-project, cross-functional, or enterprise initiatives.
• 3+ years of people management experience leading project or program teams.
• Deep knowledge of enterprise program and project management methodologies and governance frameworks (e.g., Agile, SAFe, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Experience leading cross-functional programs and enterprise-wide business initiatives aligned to strategic priorities.
• Proven ability to translate business strategy into structured execution roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
• Experience managing governance processes, including performance metrics, reporting standards, risk mitigation, and vendor relationships.
• Strong leadership capability in building, mentoring, and sustaining high-performing teams.
• Ability to influence and align diverse stakeholder groups, including senior leadership.
• Skilled in synthesizing complex data and communicating insights, risks, and progress to executive audiences.
• Understanding of organizational change management, process improvement, and adoption strategies.
• Advanced proficiency with analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Smartsheet, MS Project).
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent programs, prioritize resources, and adapt to changing business needs.

Desired:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Program Management, Project Management, Organizational Development, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Program Management, Project Management, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PMI-ACP, PgMP, SAFe Program Consultant, ITIL, or Cloud (AWS/Azure).
• Experience with enterprise project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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