Senior Program Manager

CDW

Senior Program Manager overseeing complex programs in support of Marine Corps Installations Command. Managing lifecycle of infrastructure and telecommunications initiatives, liaising with stakeholders and ensuring technical alignment.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage MILCON and ICG programs from initiation through planning, execution, and closeout, ensuring alignment with mission requirements and Marine Corps standards
Lead program planning and execution activities across multiple initiatives supporting MCICOM
Oversee scheduling and milestone management, including development and maintenance of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
Provide schedule oversight to ensure alignment of project milestones, deliverables, and critical path activities
Coordinate planning across engineering, logistics, financial, and operational teams
Manage cross-program resource allocation to optimize personnel, funding, and materials
Identify program risks and support development of mitigation strategies and risk management plans
Oversee program performance tracking, including metrics development, analysis, and reporting
Partner with engineering teams and SMEs to ensure technical alignment and successful delivery
Lead stakeholder engagement with Marine Corps leadership, installation personnel, and external partners
Support change management activities impacting program execution
Oversee project validation and prioritization to align initiatives with mission and strategic objectives
Coordinate requirements development and ensure alignment with operational and infrastructure needs
Support issue resolution to maintain timelines and ensure successful execution
Develop program roadmaps, including long-range planning and capability development
Provide milestone and deliverable forecasting to support leadership decision-making
Conduct or support risk assessments and integrate findings into program planning
Support resource planning and cross-functional coordination across all program elements
Assist in development of Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) and future system requirements
Provide input into long-term budgeting and outyear planning efforts
Ensure effective stakeholder coordination across all supported installations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Program Management, or a related field
Minimum of 15 years of experience in program or project management supporting federal or defense programs OR 10 years with a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Demonstrated experience managing MILCON and/or ICG programs with end-to-end lifecycle ownership
Extensive experience with scheduling, milestone tracking, and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) oversight
Strong background in risk management, resource allocation, and performance tracking
Experience in coordinating across engineering, logistics, financial, and operational teams
Familiarity with Department of Defense processes and infrastructure program management
Experience engaging with senior-level stakeholders in a federal or defense environment
Proven ability to manage competing priorities across multiple complex programs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level briefings
Active Secret clearance required
Must be a U.S. Citizen

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementproject managementschedulingmilestone trackingIntegrated Master Schedule (IMS)risk managementresource allocationperformance trackingConcepts of Operations (CONOPS)budgeting

Soft Skills

stakeholder engagementcommunicationissue resolutionchange managementcross-functional coordinationleadershipstrategic planninganalytical skillsteam collaborationprioritization

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Active Secret clearance