Program Manager

Summary

Join Istari Digital, a digital engineering software company, as a Program Manager to oversee the execution of up to four concurrent programs spanning technical and strategic domains within federal and commercial sectors. You will manage program planning, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation, ensuring alignment with contract requirements and customer expectations. This role requires strong organizational skills, exceptional communication, and experience managing complex programs. The position reports to senior leadership and involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams. Istari offers competitive compensation and benefits, including 100% company-paid medical/dental/vision premiums, unlimited PTO, and professional development opportunities. The ideal candidate is a systems thinker with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to manage complexity across multiple threads.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree 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

Responsibilities

• 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 workstreams 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
• 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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 lifecycles
• Proven ability to build trust and deliver results in fast-paced, mission-driven environments

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Employee Premiums are 100% Company Paid
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Work Hours
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) with federal government holidays
• Competitive Compensation
• 401k
• Company Stock Options
• Home Office Setup Budget
• Reimbursement for approved trainings and subscriptions
• Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)