Senior Program Manager

Summary

Join HCRC as a Senior Program Manager to lead and manage large-scale training and technical assistance projects for the Department of Defense (DoD), Federal agencies, and other organizations. This critical role involves managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives with a focus on training program support. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in managing Federal Government projects, particularly within the DoD and public sector. Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills are essential. Responsibilities include overseeing project operations, developing training objectives, managing project teams, and ensuring compliance. The position requires a Bachelor's degree, PMP certification, and significant experience in relevant fields.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required
• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing training and/or technology-related programs for the DoD or Federal Government
• 5 years of experience managing large, complex Federal Government projects
• 5 years of consulting experience within the public sector, including Federal agencies
• 5 years of experience supporting State and Local Governments and/or non-profit organizations
• 5 years of experience managing complex technical projects involving training content development and maintenance
• Demonstrated experience with program oversight related to curriculum management, staff development, and operational compliance
• Proficiency with MS Project and experience managing resource-loaded project schedules
• Strong expertise in change management, scope control, and risk mitigation practices
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work with both technical teams and senior-level Government personnel
• Highly organized with outstanding problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of multiple, complex DoD and public sector training-related projects, ensuring successful delivery of all program objectives
• Oversee and contribute to training and assistance support for State programs with an emphasis on: Staff training
• Strategic alignment with military training models
• Standardization across programs through the delivery of technical, administrative, and professional services
• Development and implementation of training objectives
• Provide direct training and assistance support focusing on: Operational and resource compliance, including curriculum, staffing models, equipment inventory, and technology refresh
• Ensuring cooperative agreement compliance and assisting with data call compilations
• Facilitating the submission of new curriculum for approval, refreshing existing curriculum delivery methods, and managing curriculum renewal processes
• Lead project teams, enforce work standards, assign and monitor tasks, supervise personnel, and communicate project objectives clearly to both internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive status reports on schedule, budget, risks, and overall project performance
• Ensure completion of all project deliverables within established timelines and budget constraints, while aligning with Federal, DoD, and customer-specific goals
• Collaborate with Government stakeholders to ensure all program efforts support mission readiness and strategic goals
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success
• Facilitate internal team meetings and external engagements with senior Government representatives and other key stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Business, Management, or a related field
• Familiarity with military-based training models and DoD programs is strongly preferred