Program Director

Ad Hoc LLC

Program Director leading large federal programs at Ad Hoc, driving digital service delivery and strategic growth with cross-functional teams under modern agile methods.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $170,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive program management expertise with a focus on financial performance, customer engagement, and operational excellence in federal programs. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and cultivate executive-level relationships to drive strategic growth and successful delivery of digital services.

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Program ManagementP&L ManagementAgile Software DeliveryCustomer Relationship ManagementCross-Functional Leadership

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementPortfolio ManagementFinancial PerformanceForecastingUtilizationStaffing StrategyOperational PlanningDigital Services DeliveryCloud ModernizationEnterprise Technology Initiatives

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsInfluencing Executive StakeholdersLeadership Through Ambiguity

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeDHS Public Trust Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Federal GovernmentGovernment ContractingAgile MethodologiesDigital Services PracticesRisk ManagementStrategic Planning

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

A Program Director is responsible for the executive leadership, management, oversight, financial performance, and strategic growth of a large federal program or portfolio of programs.
This role provides leadership across delivery, customer engagement, operations, and business growth while overseeing cross-functional teams responsible for delivering modern digital services.
Own overall program performance, including technical delivery, contractual execution, financial health, staffing strategy, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction across one or more federal programs.
Manage all aspects of program performance, including technical, contractual, administrative, financial, and operational responsibilities across multiple projects and workstreams.
Own program P&L, including forecasting, revenue, utilization, gross margin, staffing plans, and overall business performance.
Serve as the executive relationship owner for senior government stakeholders, building trusted partnerships that strengthen customer satisfaction and long-term business growth.
Cultivate and maintain strong customer relationships to understand evolving mission needs, maximize customer satisfaction, and communicate program health and strategic direction.
Lead executive program reviews, governance, risk management, and strategic planning across delivery teams.
Partner with Product, Engineering, Design, User Research, Accessibility, Security, and Delivery leaders to ensure successful execution of customer outcomes.
Drive continuous improvement across people, process, and technology.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of progressively responsible program management, portfolio management, or delivery leadership experience.
7+ years leading technology service delivery programs within the federal government or government contracting environment.
Demonstrated experience owning program financial performance, including P&L management, forecasting, utilization, staffing, and operational planning.
Demonstrated success leading large cross-functional organizations delivering software, cloud modernization, digital services, or enterprise technology initiatives.
Experience managing executive-level customer relationships within the federal government.
Strong knowledge of Agile software delivery methodologies and modern digital services practices.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence executive stakeholders and lead through ambiguity.
U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible PTO
401K with employer match
Paid parental leave after one year of service
Employee Assistance Program