Sr. Program Manager

Senior Program Manager

We are seeking a skilled and driven Senior Program Manager to oversee the successful execution of up to four concurrent programs. These programs span technical and strategic domains and are critical to advancing our impact across federal and commercial sectors. The ideal candidate is a systems thinker with exceptional organizational skills and a strong sense of ownership over program outcomes. This role demands an ability to manage complexity across multiple threads while ensuring rigorous attention to cost, schedule, performance, and risk.

• Program Management Excellence: Manage multiple high‑priority programs simultaneously, each with its own set of deliverables, stakeholders, and strategic objectives. Lead program planning, schedule development, budget tracking, and risk management activities across all assigned programs. Coordinate with internal teams to ensure work streams stay aligned and dependencies are managed. Establish clear reporting mechanisms for program status, risks, and key decisions. Develop and maintain integrated program plans and drive execution across all lifecycle stages.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary interface between Istari and external stakeholders, including government and commercial partners. Align program execution with contract requirements and customer expectations. Prepare and deliver high‑quality briefings, status updates, and decision‑support materials to sponsors and senior leadership. Collaborate with Sales, Product, and the rest of the Customer Success team to ensure programs support long‑term adoption, value delivery, and client satisfaction.
• Risk, Performance & Process Rigor: Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks through proactive planning and agile decision‑making. Track and report on program performance against contractual and internal milestones. Support continuous improvement efforts across program workflows, applying lessons learned to future initiatives. Ensure quality of deliverables, timeliness, and resource alignment across programs.

• Degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Engineering, Business, Systems Management, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience managing complex programs in the defense, technology, or government sectors.
• Demonstrated success overseeing cost, schedule, and performance for multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong command of program planning, stakeholder engagement, and risk management best practices.
• Exceptional communication and coordination skills, with the ability to synthesize information across disciplines.
• Experience managing contracts, subcontractors, and performance‑based deliverables.
• Eligible for U.S. Government security clearance.

• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), critical path method (CPM), and/or program dashboarding tools.
• Familiarity with DoD or federal acquisition frameworks and programmatic reporting standards.
• PMP, PgMP, or other program management certifications.
• Experience with technical programs involving secure networks, digital engineering, or software development life cycles.
• Proven ability to build trust and deliver results in fast‑paced, mission‑driven environments.

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% employee premiums paid by the company.
• Life Insurance.
• Flexible work hours.
• Unlimited paid time off with federal government holidays.
• Competitive compensation.
• 401(k) plan.
• Company stock options.
• Home office setup budget.
• Reimbursement for approved trainings and subscriptions.
• Conference travel, lodging, and fees.

Equal Opportunity Istari is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.