Senior Manager - Program Manager

Compensation Range: $165,000 - $180,000/yr. 

This position is required to be based within the DMV area, with regular onsite presence mandatory to meet the needs of the role.

The Senior Manager - Program Manager will play a critical role in managing the delivery of high priority initiatives for the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). The Senior Manager - Program Manager will be a member of a program management office (PMO) and is responsible for strategic planning and execution of initiatives.  

What you will work on

• Facilitate the planning and execution of strategic initiatives 
• Align programs with agency mission, federal priorities, and budgets 
• Execute program lifecycle from Initiation → planning → execution → monitoring → closeout 
• Conduct performance management including creating and tracking metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs)  
• Track deliverables and progress and drive towards completion 
• Conduct risk management including identifying, mitigating and tracking risks in a complex organizational and delivery environment 
• Provide budget and financial oversight to assist with the management of appropriated funds, forecasting and cost control 
• Provide executive communication including preparing briefings for SES, agency leadership, congressional staff, etc. 
• Support stakeholder management including coordinating across agency departments and vendors 
• Assist with planning and coordinating change management to help drive transformation in highly regulated environments 
• Manage competing priorities, contracts, and policy constraints 
  
  

What you will bring

• Decisive and action-oriented individual with a strong background in program delivery  
• 12 years of experience managing large projects and/or programs, a plus if experience is in the VA 
• Undergraduate degree or higher 
• Located with the Greater Washington DC Area (DMV Area)
• Willingness to travel and be onsite fulltime 
• Ability to understand and identify delivery risks and develop mitigation strategies. 
• Experience in operating within a PMO structure 
• Six Sigma training or PMP project management certification a plus 
• Energetic team player with excellent written communications, verbal communications, and conceptual skills and experience working with distributed delivery teams and leadership 
• Strong track record of project delivery and benefits realization 
• Strong interpersonal communication, problem solving, negotiation, and organizational skills 
• Excellent organizational, coordination and meeting facilitation skills 
• Self-starter / self-motivated, capable of staying on track and pursuing solutions without supervision. 
• Experience in strategic planning of the broader company objectives 
• Understanding of federal legislation, a plus if have understanding of VA policies that impact program delivery 
• Experience leveraging Artificial Intelligence (Ai) to streamline program operations 
• Ability to receive a Public Trust clearance 
  
  

What you can expect

• An inspirational place for you to do your best work, be engaged in meaningful ways, and continually develop the skills, competencies and qualities that set our team apart.

• Compensation commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and other factors, including geographic location, market and operational factors.

• Total Rewards based on eligibility include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Professional Development Program, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required).
  
  

What we do

At RGP, we're creating a future where businesses produce their best work without constraints. We've built a global network of over 2,600 experts across four regions, providing a comprehensive suite of solutions across on-demand talent, next-generation consulting, and outsourced services to support organizations at every stage of their growth journey. Trusted by Fortune 100 companies and emerging disruptors alike, we challenge conventional ways of working, drive growth, and pave the way for long-term success through bold innovation and fearless collaboration.

Our values guide everything we do and strengthen our commitment to people. By combining smart processes, human-centered design, and advanced technology, we celebrate our team's excellence and ensure we grow together. We believe in the power of continuous learning and development to drive both individual and organizational success. It’s time to rethink how work gets done. Dare to Work Differently® with RGP.

RGP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected trait and encourage all applicants to apply.