Program Manager

divh2Program Manager / h2pCole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI) is seeking a senior, mission-driven Program Manager to serve as the single accountable authority for a high-visibility Department of Defense cyber training and operations program supporting national-level cyber readiness. This is an executive-level leadership role, not a delivery-only position, with full ownership of program performance, financial execution, workforce leadership, and customer trust across a complex, classified cyber environment. / ppThe Program Manager will lead end-to-end execution-cost, schedule, performance, staffing, and long-term growth-while acting as the primary interface to senior Government stakeholders and CESI executive leadership. Success in this role is defined by exceptional contract performance, trusted-advisor status with the customer, disciplined financial stewardship, a stable and high-performing cleared workforce, and the identification of follow-on or growth opportunities that position CESI as a mission partner, not just a contractor. This role requires a proven leader who operates comfortably with autonomy, authority, and accountability in a mission-critical, TS / SCI (CI poly) environment, and who brings the credibility to influence outcomes at the strategic, operational, and executive levels. / ppLocation : Hanover, MD | Full-Time | On-Site / ph3Responsibilities / h3ulliServe as the single accountable authority for overall contract execution, including cost, schedule, performance, and compliance / liliAct as the senior interface to Government leadership, maintaining trusted, proactive customer relationships / liliLead, mentor, and manage a high-performing cleared workforce across technical, operational, and support roles / liliDevelop and execute program schedules, staffing plans, and risk mitigation strategies / liliOwn program financial performance, including budget execution, forecasting, and margin stewardship Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, reports, and written products to Government and corporate leadership / liliOversee development, testing, documentation, deployment, and sustainment of complex cyber and IT training systems and services / liliEnsure contractual deliverables meet or exceed quality, timeliness, and performance standards / liliCoordinate closely with contracts, finance, subcontracts, project controls, and technical leadership teams / liliSupport corporate growth through proposal development, LOE / BOE creation, recompetes, and contract modifications / liliIdentify and execute opportunities for program improvement, efficiency, and long-term mission success / li / ulh3Required Experience / Qualifications / h3ulliMasters degree in engineering, Computer Science, Business, Finance, or related discipline. 10+ experience can be substituted for degree / lili15+ years of experience of Department of Defense leadership experience. / liliMinimum 5 years managing complex federal programs / liliProven experience leading large, complex DoD programs with multiple workstreams and distributed teams / liliDemonstrated success managing cost, schedule, performance, and risk across the full acquisition lifecycle / liliExperience leading cleared cyber, IT, training, intelligence, or mission systems programs / liliStrong understanding of Federal acquisition processes (FAR / DFARS, CDRLs, DIDs, LOE / BOE development) / liliHistory of effective leadership across technical, operational, and support personnel / liliAbility to operate independently with minimal oversight while maintaining executive alignment / liliExceptional written and verbal communication skills with senior Government and corporate leaders / li / ulh3Preferred Experience / Qualifications / h3ulliPMP or equivalent certification strongly preferred / li / ulh3Special Requirements / Security Clearance / h3pPlease note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U. S. Citizenship status and minimum of a TS / SCI (CI Poly preferred) security clearance. Security Clearance requirements will be specified in the Governments Task Order. / ph3Salary Range / h3pBased on the roles, responsibilities, and requirements, the projected pay range for this position is : $220,000 - $270,000. The annual base salary provided is a guideline for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. When extending an offer, CESI also considers other variables such as (but not limited to) work experience, education, training, skill set, internal peer equity, clearance level, and market conditions. In addition, CESI provides an extensive selection of benefits and offerings to our employees. / ph3Benefits Overview / h3ulliMedical, Dental Vision Coverage / liliWellness Program / lili401(k) Matching / liliDisability (Short Term Long Term) / liliEmployee Assistance Program / liliLife Insurance / liliEducation Training / liliGenerous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement and Jury Duty) / li / ulpCole Engineering Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, membership in an employee organization, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. / p / div