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Program/Project Manager III

Athena Technology Group
Philadelphia, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/23/2026
Location: Philadelphia PA
Employment Type: Full-Time 

Job Summary 
We are seeking a Program/Project Manager III to join our team. In this role, you will oversee subject matter experts and technical personnel who provide direct information technology assistance to Government clients. This person should have strong talent for project coordination, delegation, and proven ability to strategize and implement high-level program initiatives. This work supports the United States Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group (MCCOG) in carrying out the technical, engineering, operations, maintenance, and management functions that support global network operations and defense of the Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN).
 
Key Responsibilities 
  • Plan, execute and manage cyberspace operations systems initiatives across the system lifecycle 
  • Define project scope and initiatives across the Marine Corps mission requirements  
  • Serve as primary liaison between operational units, engineers, acquisition, and leadership  
  • Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies and frameworks 
  • Support budget planning and funding  
  • Track project milestones and deliverable  
  • Coordinate efforts across government personnel, contractors and, and vendors 
  • Manage SMEs who provide support to the MCCOG in carrying out the technical, engineering, operations, maintenance, and management functions that support global network operations and defense of the MCEN.  These duties include but are not limited to:
    • Cyber Support Branch Technical Services (Operations Division).
    • Current Operations Support (Operations Division) 
    • Local IT Communications Support (S-6) 
    • Project Implementation Support 

Qualifications 
Required:  
  • Active TS/ SCI clearance  
  • Bachelor's degree or higher 
  • 15 years of professional experience in program/project management 
  • Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills 
  • Experience managing programs or projects supporting cyber, IT, or defense systems 
  • Knowledge of DoW Cybersecurity Workforce certification policy
  • Knowledge of Enterprise Network Operations Center support
  • Experience with IT Project implementation to include Configuration Management

Desired:  
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification 
  • Experience supporting U.S. Marine Corps 
  • Experience with Operational Directives Reporting System (OPDRS) and other C2 systems
  • Experience with ACAS support
  • ITIL V4 framework knowledge
  • Knowledge Management experience
  • Experience with Quality Management
  • Cyber Policy analysis and management
  • Change/Release and deployment management experience
  • Experience with Incident and Service Request Management, and Event Management
  • Experience managing MS Entra
  • Experience managing Software Deployemnt systems
  • Experience with multiple technology areas to include VMware Virtualization, NetApp Storage, Microsoft Windows, RedHat Linux, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft 365 Suite, BMC Remedy, SolarWinds Platform, AWS Cloud and Microsoft Azure technologies
  • VoIP management experience to include unified communications and VTC
  • Experience with MDM
  • Storage Area Network (SAN) Support experience
  • Experience management relational databases
  • Experience with Enterprise Network Management to include DNS management, LINUX tool suites, router and switch support, WAN optimization, and firewalls.
  • Knowledge of cable and Infrastructure management

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Normal Office Environment. Requires Sitting, Standing, Near Acuity, Speaking with colleagues and customers, Listening, Sight, Use of hands/fingers. 

This position description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. This and all positions are eligible for organization-wide transfer. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

 
Salary & Benefits 
 
Additional Benefits 
Performance Bonuses and annual salary reviews 
Health, dental, and vision insurance 
Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance 
401(k) plan with company match 
Opportunities for professional growth and development 
A collaborative and inclusive work environment 
 
EEO Statement
ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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