Senior Program Manager, Federal Technologies

Leads a portfolio of complex, high-impact federal technology projects that connect advanced manufacturing and data-driven systems with defense and federal applications. This role operates with a high level of independence and is accountable for program delivery across cost, schedule, performance, and compliance requirements.

Navigates the operational and regulatory complexities of federal and defense programs while supporting business development and funding capture efforts. Serves as the primary program-level point of contact for federal agency stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, disciplined execution, and adherence to contractual obligations.

Develops and executes program strategies aligned with SME’s broader technology objectives. Leads cross-functional teams composed of SME staff and external partners to deliver measurable results and maintain strong federal customer relationships.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee a diverse portfolio of defense and federal projects from concept development through funded execution and deployment, with accountability for alignment to federal program requirements.
• Contribute to the expansion of SME’s federal technology portfolio by identifying funding opportunities, leading technical proposal development, and supporting capture efforts that result in new federal awards.
• Lead cross-functional and multi-organization teams in execution of federal programs, coordinating contributors across SME and external partners to achieve program objectives.
• Demonstrate to the government that SME is a trusted partner able to deliver through exhibiting strong program management.
• Apply industry-standard methodologies to track and report on project health, ensuring all deliverables are met on time and within budget.
• Keep customer stakeholders, team members, and SME leadership informed on progress.
• Proactively identify program risks, developing robust mitigation strategies to prevent program slippage.
• Engage with federal agency stakeholders to understand needs and requirements.
• Raise awareness of SME’s solutions and unique capabilities with potential federal customers.
• Serve as the technical lead for high-priority proposal capture overseeing the development of technical proposals to include technical approach, data management, work breakdown structures (WBS), schedules, program management plan, etc.
• Work with proposal writers, financial management, and contract managers.
• Develop compelling "Value Propositions" and High "Probability-of-Win" strategies.
• Leverage deep knowledge of advanced manufacturing technologies and enterprise data systems
• Act as the lead spokesperson for the program, delivering high-impact briefings to military stakeholders and partners.
• Identify strategic industry, academic, and non-profit partners and create frameworks for agreements with industry, academic, and non-profit partners.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams including engineers, supply chain specialists, and contract officers to achieve unified project goals.
• Work with IT to ensure program’s adherence to Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) standards and NIST SP 800-171 requirements. Ensure procedures are followed to ensure protection of Federal Contract Information, Controlled Unclassified Information, and export controls.
• Other duties as assigned.