Program Manager; TS Cleared Security Clearance

Position: Program Manager (TS Cleared) with Security Clearance
Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities. By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones.

Kentro is always interested in connecting with experienced Program Managers who hold an active Top Secret clearance and have a strong track record of leading complex, multi-workstream programs in mission-driven or enterprise environments. Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams, drive execution, and ensure alignment between business objectives, technical delivery, and stakeholder expectations.

This posting is intended for candidates who would like to be considered for future opportunities as hiring needs evolve. Our team regularly reviews resumes for both immediate and upcoming openings. If your background aligns with a current or future position, we'll be in touch.

Location:

Onsite in Tampa, FL Responsibilities You may be a great fit if you have experience with:
* Leading end-to-end program management across multiple projects, teams, or work streams.
* Developing and maintaining integrated program plans, schedules, milestones, and delivery roadmaps.
* Managing program scope, budget, risks, issues, and dependencies across technical and business initiatives.
* Coordinating across engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and executive stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
* Driving Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid program execution methodologies.
* Facilitating executive-level reporting, briefings, and performance tracking across programs.
* Managing vendor relationships, subcontractors, and third-party delivery partners.
* Identifying and mitigating program risks while ensuring alignment to organizational goals and mission priorities.
* Supporting resource planning, capacity management, and prioritization across competing initiatives.
* Ensuring compliance with government, security, or regulatory requirements in controlled environments.
* Leading program governance, documentation, and continuous improvement efforts.
* Managing multiple high-visibility initiatives in fast-paced, mission-critical environments. Qualifications
* Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance required.
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
* 7+ years of experience in program or project management roles of increasing complexity.
* Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, cross-functional programs.
* Strong understanding of program governance, lifecycle management, and delivery frameworks.
* Experience working with technical teams (IT, engineering, cybersecurity, or infrastructure).
* Highly polished communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines. Nice to Haves
* PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or other relevant program/project management certifications.
* Experience supporting federal government, defense, or intelligence community programs.
* Familiarity with Agile transformation or enterprise modernization initiatives.
* Experience managing budgets, contracts, and vendor performance.
* Knowledge of ITIL or enterprise service delivery frameworks.
* Experience with program reporting tools such as MS Project, Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, or similar platforms. Benefits The Company We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let's solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions.

We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence. We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015), two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC) and CMMC Level 2 Certification. Industry Recognition Growth | Inc 5000's Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing;
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