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The Senior Program Manager leads the planning, coordination, and execution of complex programs in support of Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM), including Military Construction (MILCON) and Installation Communication Grid (ICG) initiatives. This role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of infrastructure and telecommunications programs, ensuring alignment with mission requirements, technical standards, and program objectives. The Senior Program Manager serves as a key interface with senior stakeholders while driving cross-functional collaboration to successfully deliver large-scale programs. 

What You Will Do 

• Manage MILCON and ICG programs from initiation through planning, execution, and closeout, ensuring alignment with mission requirements and Marine Corps standards 
• Lead program planning and execution activities across multiple initiatives supporting MCICOM 
• Oversee scheduling and milestone management, including development and maintenance of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) 
• Provide schedule oversight to ensure alignment of project milestones, deliverables, and critical path activities 
• Coordinate planning across engineering, logistics, financial, and operational teams 
• Manage cross-program resource allocation to optimize personnel, funding, and materials 
• Identify program risks and support development of mitigation strategies and risk management plans 
• Oversee program performance tracking, including metrics development, analysis, and reporting 
• Partner with engineering teams and SMEs to ensure technical alignment and successful delivery 
• Lead stakeholder engagement with Marine Corps leadership, installation personnel, and external partners 
• Support change management activities impacting program execution 
• Oversee project validation and prioritization to align initiatives with mission and strategic objectives 
• Coordinate requirements development and ensure alignment with operational and infrastructure needs 
• Support issue resolution to maintain timelines and ensure successful execution 
• Develop program roadmaps, including long-range planning and capability development 
• Provide milestone and deliverable forecasting to support leadership decision-making 
• Conduct or support risk assessments and integrate findings into program planning 
• Support resource planning and cross-functional coordination across all program elements 
• Assist in development of Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) and future system requirements 
• Provide input into long-term budgeting and outyear planning efforts 
• Ensure effective stakeholder coordination across all supported installations 

What We Expect of You 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Program Management, or a related field and Minimum of 15 years of experience in program or project management supporting federal or defense programs OR 10 years with a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification 
• Demonstrated experience managing MILCON and/or ICG programs with end-to-end lifecycle ownership 
• Extensive experience with scheduling, milestone tracking, and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) oversight 
• Strong background in risk management, resource allocation, and performance tracking 
• Experience coordinating across engineering, logistics, financial, and operational teams 
• Familiarity with Department of Defense processes and infrastructure program management 
• Experience engaging with senior-level stakeholders in a federal or defense environment 
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities across multiple complex programs 
• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making capabilities 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level briefings 
• Active Secret clearance required 
• Must be a U.S. Citizen 
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, is a plus. 
• Master’s degree in Program Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field, is a plus. 
• Experience supporting Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM), is a plus. 
• Strong familiarity with Installation Communication Grid (ICG) architecture and telecommunications infrastructure programs, is a plus. 
• Experience supporting MILCON programs, including DD Form 1391 development and infrastructure modernization initiatives, is a plus. 
• Knowledge of Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPB&E) processes, is a plus. 
• Experience developing program roadmaps, CONOPS, and long-term capability strategies, is a plus. 
• Experience working with NAVFAC, USACE, DISA, or other Department of Defense stakeholders, is a plus. 
  Pay range: $160,000 – $175,000 depending on experience and skill set.
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  Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials.