Program Manager Contract Jobs in Cary, NC (NOW HIRING)

The World at Abt

Solving the world's most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt. Advancing data-driven innovations is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.

We are a team of 2,000+ people in over 40 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what's possible. We welcome representative ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints - joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game. 

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. We create value-driven partnerships around the world, but our greatest focus is on empowering our employees to advance our mission.

Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now's your chance.

The Opportunity 

As the Program Manager, you will provide operational and programmatic leadership for an upcoming scientific evidence evaluation contract. Working in partnership with the Principal Investigator, you will oversee contract execution, project planning, resource management, financial performance, quality processes, and stakeholder coordination to ensure the successful delivery of systematic evidence mapping, literature reviews, evidence synthesis, health hazard assessments, and technical reports. Candidates from the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area are preferred in this role.

This role is contingent upon award of the project.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management and administration of the contract, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, performance standards, and reporting obligations.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, staffing plans, risk registers, and performance metrics across multiple concurrent task orders and scientific activities.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams of scientists, analysts, information specialists, data managers, and technical support staff to ensure efficient project execution.
• Monitor project budgets, labor utilization, subcontractor performance, and financial forecasts to support effective resource allocation and contract profitability.
• Establish and oversee quality management processes, ensuring timely completion of deliverables and adherence to established quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Lead contract reporting activities, including status reports, performance dashboards, action-item tracking, meeting coordination, and executive briefings.
• Identify and mitigate program risks, develop corrective action plans, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program performance.
• Support implementation of innovative technologies, workflow automation tools, AI-enabled review processes, and knowledge management systems to improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, federal regulations, data management requirements, and information security standards.
• Serve as the primary operational point of contact for government representatives regarding schedule, staffing, budget, and contract performance matters.

What We Value

• Bachelor's degree + 12 years, Master's degree + 10 years, or PhD + 8 years of relevant experience.
• Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Health Sciences, Public Administration, Business Administration, Project Management, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience managing large federal contracts, scientific research programs, public health initiatives, or evidence-based research projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex programs involving multiple stakeholders, subcontractors, competing priorities, and geographically dispersed teams.
• Experience supporting scientific research, systematic review, evidence synthesis, environmental health, toxicology, biomedical research, or related federal programs preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal contract administration, reporting requirements, quality management systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience using project management and collaboration tools, data visualization platforms, and workflow automation technologies.
• Outstanding organizational, communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.
• PMP, PgMP, FAC-COR, or comparable project/program management certification preferred.

What We Offer

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development.

Abt Global Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. Abt provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. 

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $109,898 to $175,837 and may vary by ten percent depending on candidate geographic location.  Salary offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis.  

Disclaimer: Abt will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.