Program Manager, LDAC LITES IV Security Clearance

Position: Program Manager, LDAC LITES IV with Security Clearance
*** Contingent on contract award The Program Manager (PM) will lead the execution of the U.S. Army LDAC Logistics Information Technology Enterprise Solutions (LITES) IV contract, overseeing a large, multi-disciplinary team delivering agile software development, cloud sustainment, data engineering, cybersecurity, and IT service management solutions in support of Army readiness and decision support. This role requires strategic leadership, operational discipline, stakeholder engagement at senior Army levels, and the ability to manage complex technical programs in a dynamic environment.

The PM will serve as the primary interface with Government stakeholders, ensure compliance with contract requirements, manage program cost/schedule/performance, and drive innovation and continuous improvement across the enterprise. Program Leadership & Delivery Serve as the single point of accountability for contract execution, ensuring the successful delivery of all scope elements, including software development, sustainment, data integration, cybersecurity, and IT support.
Lead and oversee multiple agile delivery teams working in Scrum/Kanban/Dev Sec Ops  environments to develop, sustain, and deliver software and data products through Government-provided CI/CD pipelines.
Enforce best practices, minimize duplication, and synchronize efforts across delivery teams to optimize enterprise efficiency and effectiveness.
Develop and maintain program management artifacts (e.g., roadmaps, progress reports, cost reports) in accordance with Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) and PWS deliverables.
Manage program performance to cost, schedule, and quality baselines, proactively identifying and resolving risks, issues, and blockers.
Stakeholder & Customer Engagement Build and maintain strong relationships with LDAC leadership, Government COR/KO, Technical Monitors, and key trading partners to ensure alignment with evolving Army priorities.
Lead and participate in required meetings (kickoff, status, technical, and ad hoc) with Army stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and timely delivery of meeting minutes and action items.
Serve as lead system integrator (LSI), coordinating with other Government agencies and service providers to resolve impediments and drive enterprise-level integration.
Transition Management Work with a Transition-In Executive to lead Phase-In activities to ensure a seamless transition of services, including transition plan development, documentation handoffs, knowledge transfer, and onboarding of personnel.
Oversee Phase-Out planning and execution to ensure smooth handover of responsibilities, documentation, and knowledge at contract completion.
Team Leadership & Development Provide leadership to a workforce spanning software engineering, data analytics, cybersecurity, IT operations, and service desk functions.
Foster a collaborative, mission-focused culture built on trust, accountability, and technical excellence.
Ensure personnel meet required certifications, training, and security standards (e.g., DoD 8140, AT Level I, OPSEC, CIAR).
Compliance & Security Ensure all services comply with Section 508, Army cybersecurity regulations (AR 25-2), IAVM, and all applicable DoD/Army policies.
Work with company FSOs to manage program security requirements, including personnel clearances, CAC issuance, and adherence to the DD254 Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, IT, Engineering) or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience leading complex DoD programs of similar size and scope (=50 FTEs)
PMP Certification required; DAWIA Level III or FAC-P/PM certification preferred
Active DoD Secret security clearance
Demonstrated success managing large Agile software development and sustainment programs within the DoD, ideally U.S. Army environments
Strong stakeholder management skills; proven ability to engage and influence senior Government leadership
Experience managing agile software development life cycles, CI/CD pipelines, and data-centric technical programs
Baseline technical understanding of software engineering, cloud environments, data integration, and cybersecurity sufficient to…