Program Manager

Makwa Global, LLC

Program Manager overseeing execution of SOE and CBRNE operations for global nonproliferation missions. Managing logistics, procurement, and compliance under contracting requirements.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the single point of accountability to the Government (COR, GTM, stakeholders) for overall contract performance, execution, and delivery
Lead and manage end-to-end execution of SOE and CBRNE requirements, including SME support, procurement, logistics, export, and final delivery
Oversee rapid response to BPA call orders, ensuring execution under urgent, time-sensitive conditions with little or no advance notice
Develop, implement, and maintain the Program Management Plan, Communication Plan, and Risk Mitigation Plan as required contract deliverables
Direct global logistics operations, including shipment coordination, export documentation, customs clearance, and delivery to end users
Ensure performance across key SOW parameters, including:
logistics management
delivery timeliness
cargo movement
Manage program schedule, milestones, and performance tracking, ensuring alignment with contract requirements and mission objectives
Lead risk identification, mitigation, and issue resolution, including supply chain, compliance, and operational risks
Provide continuous communication and reporting to the Government, including status updates, progress reports, and deliverables
Manage and integrate subcontractors, vendors, and partners, ensuring alignment, accountability, and performance
Ensure equipment sourcing and substitution capability, including delivery of state-of-the-art and available technologies
Maintain operational readiness posture, including pre-positioned resources, supplier networks, and rapid decision-making capability
Oversee problem resolution and lessons learned processes, driving continuous improvement across task orders
Ensure full compliance with export controls, customs requirements, and international regulations
Maintain adherence to security requirements, including handling of classified information and personnel clearance compliance
Coordinate and support kickoff meetings, recurring stakeholder engagements, and program reviews
Ensure all documentation, reporting, and contract deliverables are accurate, timely, and compliant with contract requirement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent (mandatory key personnel requirement)
Active TOP SECRET security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access
Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-task order programs of similar scope and scale
Proven experience leading global logistics and procurement operations, including international delivery
Experience supporting OCONUS, austere, or high-risk environments
Strong background in supply chain management, including:
sourcing and vendor management
inventory and procurement coordination
contingency planning
Working knowledge of export controls, customs processes, and international shipping requirements
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Experience delivering instruction in virtual or hybrid environments.
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate with U.S. Government stakeholders.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

logistics managementsupply chain managementprocurementexport documentationrisk mitigationprogram managementperformance trackingcontingency planninginventory coordinationinternational shipping

Soft Skills

communicationleadershipproblem resolutioncollaborationindependencetime managementstakeholder engagementcontinuous improvementdecision-makingreporting

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)TOP SECRET security clearance