Company Overview:
Pantheon Data (a Kenific Holding company) is a private, small business based in the Washington, DC, area. Pantheon Data was founded in 2011, initially providing acquisition and supply chain management services to the US Coast Guard. Our service offerings have grown in the past ten years, including infrastructure resiliency, contact center operations, information technology, software engineering, program management, strategic communications, engineering, and cybersecurity. We have also grown our customer base to include commercial clients. The company has used this experience to expand our service offerings to other agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Defense (DoD), and other Federal Civilian Agencies.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a experienced Senior Program Manager with a background in shipbuilding and defense to oversee large-scale, multi-year programs within our client's organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in program/project management, particularly in DoD/Navy programs, government technical management, or industry business management. Military service or experience in surface combatants is highly desirable. The Senior Program Manager will be responsible for defining, organizing, and directing the overall program, including formulating technical approaches, negotiating resources, establishing milestones, and controlling budgets and costs. Exceptional communication skills are essential for interfacing with senior executives, including SES/Flag level personnel, and navigating DoD/DoN procedures and policies, particularly the DoD 5000 process.
Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee large-scale, multi-year programs in shipbuilding and defense, dividing them into manageable sub-programs/tasks.
• Define the overall program scope, organization, and direction of short and long-range plans.
• Formulate, guide, and direct the technical approach of the program.
• Negotiate with activity and agency personnel for necessary resources.
• Establish and control technical milestones, schedules, budgets, and costs.
• Communicate effectively with senior executives, including SES/Flag level personnel.
• Navigate and ensure compliance with DoD/DoN procedures and policies, particularly the DoD 5000 process.
• Provide leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams to ensure program success.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure program objectives are met.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment conducive to achieving program goals.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in program/project management, with a focus on shipbuilding and defense programs.
• Preferred 20 years of DoD/Navy program management, Government technical management, or Industry business management experience.
• Experience communicating with SES/Flag level personnel
• DoD/DoN procedures and Policies (DoD 5000 process) Military service/experience in surface combatants
• Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale programs from conception to completion.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface with SES/Flag level personnel.
• Leadership experience with cross-functional teams and the ability to foster a collaborative work environment.
• Military service or experience in surface combatants is preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or DAU Level III Program Management required

Clearance Requirements:
DOD Secret clearance
Work Location:
Washington, DC - Hybrid
Benefits Overview:
We are always looking for good people! Pantheon Data is committed to providing its employees with competitive salaries and benefits in order to increase employee satisfaction and productivity. In addition to our benefits, we also offer SmartBenefits through the Washington Metro Area Transportation Authority, where you specify an amount of your pre-tax wages be paid directly to your SmarTrip account. In some cases, tuition assistance may be available for continuing education expenses and certifications related to their position. Additional details may be found at
Pantheon Data is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
Pantheon Data is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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