Modernization Program Manager

Overview

Amentum is seeking a qualified Modernization Manager to support the U.S. Army’s Program Executive Office (PEO) Ground Combat Systems (GCS). In this role, you will serve as the primary lead for current and future logistics modernization planning, routinely coordinating with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure program and project milestones are achieved on time and within budget across the Ground Combat Systems portfolio.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive logistics and sustainment transformation and modernization plans, overseeing their execution, assessing outcomes, and refining approaches as needed. You will play a key role in developing and fielding the Army’s next generation of ground combat platforms by integrating advanced technologies, driving process improvements, and optimizing resources to enhance readiness, efficiency, and lifecycle management of ground combat systems.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong program management skills, prior military experience with ground combat vehicles, and a proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including military personnel, contractors, and government stakeholders. Additional duties may be assigned to support client and contract deliverables.

• Serve as the Program Manager across a wide portfolio of vehicles integrating new technologies and processes to support the Army’s modernization efforts.
• Assist the Army with developing systems and processes to improve logistics data analysis and develop flexible and resilient supply chain networks.
• Work with a cross-functional team to modernize and integrate logistics, especially in contested environments for better readiness, data sharing and support across multiple domains.
• Prepare and deliver detailed reports, briefings, and presentations to senior leadership and external partners on modernization efforts across the Ground Combat Systems Portfolio.
• Develop and manage comprehensive modernization plans, including timelines, milestones, budgets, and resource allocation for logistics programs.
• Develop and implement comprehensive logistics and sustainment transformation and modernization plans, including actionable milestones and deliverables.
• Supervise the execution of modernization plans, continuously assess their effectiveness, and refine strategies to adapt to evolving program needs.
• Coordinate with both internal and multiple external stakeholders to align efforts and secure resources for cross-functional team success.
• Lead the identification of innovative solutions and technologies to modernize Army logistics processes.
• Provide data-driven strategic guidance and recommendations to leadership to support decision-making on transformation initiatives.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration by fostering open communication and resolving conflicts or barriers to progress among diverse teams.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies in logistics and sustainment to keep the program at the forefront of innovation.
• Ensure compliance with Army regulations, policies, and standards in all logistics and sustainment planning and execution activities.

• Capable of operating independently and with minimal oversight to achieve desired objectives.
• Must have or be able to obtain an Active Secret US Government Clearance.
  
  Note:
  
  US Citizenship is required to maintain a Secret Clearance.
• 5+ years of experience in program management.
• Demonstrated ability to explain design concepts, analyze and solve problems, prepare presentations, and receive feedback.
• Excellent collaboration, multi-tasking and communication skills.
• Ability to plan and organize work effectively as part of a team.

• At least 10-years of active military service in ground combat related fields, logistics, sustainment, or acquisitions.
• Familiarity with PEO structures, APEO Logistics functions, and DoD acquisition processes is highly desirable.
• Experience with interpreting and leveraging data analysis.
• Familiar with the Army’s Regionally Aligned Readiness and Modernization Model (REARMM), network integration initiatives, and…