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Senior Program Manager

Rivet
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2026

Overview

Job Title: Senior Program ManagerLocation: San Diego, CA

 

Rivet Operations Company is seeking a highly skilled Senior Program Manager for our growing San Diego, CA team. The Senior Program Manager serves as the overall lead, manager, and administrator for a professional support services contracted effort. Acts as the primary interface and point of contact with Government program authorities for all aspects of the program.

 

Key Responsibilities: • Formulate, guide, and direct technical approaches for different programs.• Define and negotiate with activity and agency personnel for necessary resources• Establish and control technical milestones, schedules, budgets, and costs• Prepare organizational metrics and required DoD, DoN, PEO, and other stakeholder reports.• Attend and provide recommendations at working group meetings, IPT sessions, and in-process reviews.• Support successful accomplishment of program objectives across multiple technical competencies.• Oversee contractor execution of all contract requirements across program management, acquisition, contracts, installation/modernization, and cost estimation functional .• Direct efforts of all contractor staff assigned to the task order.• Coordinate monthly status reporting covering performance, schedule, financial status, and personnel staffing.• Implement cost saving and cost control initiatives throughout contract life cycle• Work on high-visibility and mission-critical aspects of the program.• Perform all functional duties independently while overseeing less senior staff.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:• Bachelor's Degree in any technical or managerial discipline required, Master's degree preferred.• 15 years of professional experience in program/project management. • DAWIA Level III Certification in Program Management or equivalent (e.g., PMP) preferred.• Proven experience managing DoD professional support services contracts of similar scope ($100M )• Significant experience in U.S. Navy programs or operations preferred. • Experience briefing Flag/SES/Senior level Government officials.• Proficiency with Navy enterprise tools including NERP, IRAPS, and SharePoint.• Excellent oral and written skills.• Excellent critical thinking skills.• Proficient in Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.• Ability to work independently and as a team member.• Ability to learn and apply project management concepts to assigned duties.

 

Security: Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance for the position. Eligibility requirements include US citizenship.

 

Benefits: Rivet offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. For more information about our organization, please visit our web site at www.rivetopsllc.com.

 

Physical Requirements:Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have sufficient mobility, including but not limited to bending, reaching, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. There is a possibility that due to parking availability and location of work, walking moderate to long distance may be required. Possible lifting up to 25 lbs.

 

Please note: Rivet Operations Company LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Positions, functions, and qualifications may vary depending on business needs.

 

Rivet Operations Company LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.

Posted Salary Range

USD $175,000.00 - USD $205,000.00 /Yr.

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