Technical Infrastructure Program Manager Jobs in Hawthorne, CA

The Infrastructure Program Manager - Cleared will play a key role in leading the successful execution of complex, large-scale infrastructure modernization initiatives across secure federal environments. This includes data center transformation, enterprise network upgrades, cloud and hybrid infrastructure deployments, and base-level modernization efforts.

This position requires a seasoned program leader with experience delivering mission-critical infrastructure programs within Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) environments. The role will serve as the primary interface between technical teams, government stakeholders, and delivery leadership-ensuring alignment between mission objectives and infrastructure solutions.

The Infrastructure Program Manager will drive end-to-end program execution, oversee cross-functional delivery teams, and ensure the implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure solutions in support of national security operations.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the primary program lead for large-scale infrastructure modernization initiatives, including data center, network, cloud, and base infrastructure transformation efforts
• Lead program execution from initial planning through delivery and operational transition, ensuring alignment with contract requirements, scope, schedule, and budget
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, network, cloud, cybersecurity, and operations to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions
• Drive the planning, design, deployment, and integration of enterprise IT infrastructure, including:
  • Data center and edge infrastructure environments
  • Enterprise networking (LAN/WAN, transport, secure communications)
  • Cloud and hybrid infrastructure (AWS, Azure, private cloud)
  • Base or installation-level technology modernization initiatives
• Interface directly with government stakeholders, program leadership, and contracting officers to ensure successful program execution and stakeholder alignment
• Develop and manage integrated master schedules (IMS), program roadmaps, and executive-level reporting (status, risks, financials, deliverables)
• Identify, track, and mitigate program risks, dependencies, and issues across technical and operational workstreams
• Ensure compliance with DoD and federal standards, including cybersecurity, RMF, and mission assurance requirements
• Oversee vendor and partner performance, subcontractor coordination, and delivery accountability
• Translate complex technical concepts into actionable program strategies and executive-level communications
• Drive continuous improvement across program execution, delivery processes, and infrastructure modernization strategies

What We Expect of You (Required Qualifications)

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI access (TS/SCI) required
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)and 10+ years of program or project management experience supporting federal, DoD, or IC environments, OR 14 years of program or project management experience supporting federal, DoD, or IC environments,
• Proven experience managing large-scale infrastructure programs (data center, network, cloud, or enterprise IT modernization)
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional technical teams in secure or classified environments
• Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure domains, including networking, cloud architecture, and data center operations
• Experience managing program scope, schedule, budget, and performance across multi-workstream initiatives
• Ability to interface effectively with senior government stakeholders and provide executive-level briefings
• Strong risk management, stakeholder management, and program governance experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, a plus
• Experience supporting DoD base modernization, installation IT, or mission-critical infrastructure programs, a plus
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, hybrid environments) and infrastructure transformation initiatives, a plus
• Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, NIST, Zero Trust), a plus
• Experience developing and managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and program dashboards, a plus
• Background working with system integrators, defense contractors, or large-scale federal IT service providers (e.g., Leidos, SAIC, Booz Allen, GDIT, Accenture Federal), a plus
• Experience supporting classified environments or SCIF operations, a plus

Additional Information

• Location: Seal Beach, CA (onsite work required due to clearance)
• Travel: Up to 20% as needed to support program and customer engagements
• U.S. Citizenship: Required

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About Us

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As a fullstack, fulllifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what's next.

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