Program Director

Ad Hoc LLC

Program Director at Ad Hoc overseeing federal technology service delivery programs. Ensuring financial performance, customer satisfaction, and strategic growth in federal contracts.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 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, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction in federal programs. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex technical and contractual responsibilities while fostering strong relationships with government stakeholders.

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

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementPortfolio ManagementFinancial PerformanceOperational PlanningCloud ModernizationDigital ServicesSoftware DeliveryContractual ExecutionUtilization ForecastingTechnical Delivery

Soft Skills

LeadershipInfluential CommunicationMentoringCustomer EngagementProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipDHS Public Trust Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Federal GovernmentGovernment ContractingDigital Services PracticesAgile MethodologiesCross-Functional Teams

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.
A Program Director exhibits strong leadership and influential skills to manage complex contractual, financial, technical, and operational responsibilities while ensuring exceptional customer outcomes.
This leader serves as a trusted advisor to government stakeholders, mentors delivery leaders, partners closely with Growth and Practice leadership, and drives continuous improvement across people, process, and technology.
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.
Serve as the executive relationship owner for senior government stakeholders, building trusted partnerships that strengthen customer satisfaction and long-term business growth.

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.
Demonstrated ability to manage technical, contractual, financial, and operational responsibilities across large, complex programs.
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