Senior Program Manager (5484)

SMX is hiring a Senior Program Manager for the Army G-46, providing executive-level program management and strategic oversight for a complex portfolio of modernization initiatives supporting Army logistics transformation. This senior program manager will act as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor to Senior Executive Service (SES) leadership while managing relationships with subordinate government personnel (GS-14/15) and multi-functional contractor teams. The successful candidate will orchestrate multiple concurrent projects including RPA Center of Excellence, RPA Overview, portfolio rationalization, system integrations, and enterprise architecture initiatives.

This position requires daily presence in Crystal City to facilitate face-to-face coordination with senior Army leadership and stakeholders.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Executive Relationship Management (30%)

Serve as primary liaison to G-46 SES leadership, providing strategic counsel, decision support, and executive-level program status reporting

Manage upward relationships

Facilitate executive meetings, briefings, and working groups

Navigate complex organizational dynamics across Army Staff, removing obstacles and facilitating decision-making at senior levels

Translate technical program details into executive summaries suitable for SES-level consumption and decision-making

Represent G-46 interests in cross-functional forums, governance boards, and strategic planning sessions

Downward Team Leadership (20%)

Direct and mentor government personnel

Manage contractor team performance across multiple workstreams, ensuring quality deliverables and adherence to scope

Conduct performance counseling, coaching, and professional development for team members

Assign tasks and establish priorities aligned with G-46 strategic objectives

Foster collaborative team environment across government and contractor personnel

Resolve interpersonal conflicts and team dynamics issues that impede mission accomplishment

Multi-Project Portfolio Oversight (40%)

Oversee and direct numerous in-flight initiatives

Portfolio Oversight Responsibilities:

Track milestones, deliverables, and risks across all programs

Conduct integrated program reviews and status reporting

Identify cross-program dependencies and synergies

Escalate critical issues to G-46 SES leadership

Ensure resource allocation aligns with priorities

Maintain program documentation and audit trails

Strategic Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement (10%)

Coordinate with external Army organizations

Manage stakeholder communications across field sites, depots, and operational commands

Plan and execute site visits to validate solutions and gather user feedback

Facilitate cross-functional working groups addressing technical, policy, and resourcing challenges

Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers across the Army logistics enterprise

Negotiate agreements and MOUs supporting program execution

Required Skills/Experience

Ability to work on-site in Crystal City, VA a minimum 4 days per week (Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday) with core hours of 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM on in-office days

Ability to travel 10-20% of the time for CONUS/OCONUS site visits, coordination and field engagement

Active Secret clearance required

Bachelor's degree required in Business Administration, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

10 or more years of progressive program/project management experience

5 or more years supporting Army or DoD logistics/IT modernization programs

Demonstrated experience managing relationships with SES/Flag Officer leadership

Proven track record managing complex, multi-project portfolios (10+ concurrent efforts)

Experience managing both government and contractor personnel

Pentagon or HQDA staff experience strongly preferred

Expert knowledge of Army logistics systems (GCSS-Army, SAAS Mod, LMP, property accountability systems)

Deep understanding of Army Staff processes, decision-making forums, and organizational structure

Comprehensive knowledge of DoD/Army IT acquisition, MAIS designation, and ATO processes

Working knowledge of:

Agile and traditional project management methodologies

Enterprise architecture frameworks

RPA and automation technologies

DevSecOps and modern software development practices

Portfolio management best practices

PPBE and Army programming cycles

Executive communication: Ability to brief and advise senior military officials

Strategic thinking: Translate vision into actionable roadmaps

Problem-solving: Navigate complex technical, organizational, and political challenges

Facilitation: Lead effective meetings, workshops, and decision-making sessions

Relationship management: Build trust and influence across organizational boundaries

Time management: Prioritize competing demands in fast-paced environment

Written communication: Produce clear, concise executive-level documents

Emotional intelligence: Read situations, adapt approach, manage difficult conversations

Desired Skills/Experience

Eligibility for Top Secret clearance

Master’s degree

SAFe, Scrum Master, or other Agile certifications

PMP certification

The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is: $150,000 — $235,000 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).