Senior Program Manager

Job Description

Job Description

deciBel Research has an immediate opening for a Sr. Program Manager in Huntsville, AL.

Position Description:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to provide contractor support to a government organization in establishing and maintaining a Program Management Office (PMO).

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide PMO support to help ensure consistent program execution and governance.
• Define and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve coordination, transparency, and operational effectiveness.
• Develop and standardize workflows for planning, intake, prioritization, and execution across stakeholders.
• Help define and support governance frameworks, including review cadences, status reporting, and decision-making structures.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. Master's degree preferred. (PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or equivalent certification preferred.)

Experience Requirements:

• 10+ years of program management experience, including supporting or establishing PMOs.
• Proven experience implementing governance models, operational processes, and program controls.
• Experience developing SOPs, standardizing workflows, and implementing mechanisms such as decision logs, action tracking, and configuration management.
• Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise tools such as Jira, Confluence, or equivalent platforms.
• Experience overseeing issue/defect tracking and release management processes.
• Strong understanding of SDLC concepts sufficient to manage software-related processes (e.g., bug tracking, versioning, release control).
• Experience interfacing with senior government stakeholders and delivering clear, actionable reporting.

Special Skills Desired:

• Experience supporting federal, state, or local government programs.
• Working knowledge of defense acquisition, agile software development, and integrated air and missile defense.
• Background in process improvement, or operational excellence initiatives.
• Familiarity with configuration management practices for controlled documents or technical specifications.
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and process design skills.

Applicant selected must have an active Secret security clearance, and be eligible to obtain a Top Secret clearance . Must be a U.S. Citizen.