Program Director - Quality & Customer Success

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Washington, DC, USA
In-Office
185K-225K Annually
Expert/Leader
Information Technology • Consulting
The Role
Leads quality assurance and customer success for an intelligence portfolio. Monitors project progress, removes delivery impediments, manages cross-functional dependencies, tracks commitments, ensures contract compliance, reports risks and resolution status, supports customer meetings and escalations, and promotes accountability and team-driven decision-making. Requires extensive quality assurance leadership experience, strong software development methodology knowledge, and an active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a CI polygraph.
Summary Generated by Built In

As Program Director - Quality & Customer Success, you’ll report directly to the Executive Vice President of the Intelligence Portfolio. This role oversees quality assurance and customer success. The Program Director removes delivery impediments, strengthens collaboration across teams, ensures compliance with contract requirements, and advocates for successful customer outcomes.

We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!

What you’ll do:

  • Constantly monitor project progress to identify impediments early on, actively engage in resolving them, and
    escalate issues when necessary.
  • Manage and track dependencies across cross-functional teams or squads to ensure seamless collaboration and
    timely delivery.
  • Oversee and track all high-integrity commitments, ensuring they are met according to established timelines and
    standards.
  • Provide proactive visibility into project status, communicate delivery targets, commitments, and progress
    effectively to stakeholders.
  • Define, implement, and administer program deliverables to ensure full compliance with contract requirements.
    Regularly report progress on problem resolution to senior management, highlighting any critical issues or
    roadblocks.
  • Foster a culture of team-driven decision-making and commitment, promoting trust among team members and
    facilitating team-building events.
  • Support customer meeting preparation and delivery and assist with escalations.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by senior leadership to support the overall objectives of the organization

What you’ll need to succeed:


  • Active TS//SCI with ability to obtain CI poly
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
  • 10+ years of quality assurance experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven success implementing and managing quality assurance processes and practices.
  • Strong understanding of software development methodologies and quality assurance principles.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve delivery impediments, manage dependencies across teams, and escalate critical issues.
  • Experience overseeing program deliverables to ensure compliance with contract requirements, timelines, and quality standards.
  • Ability to track commitments and clearly communicate project status, delivery targets, risks, and resolution progress to stakeholders and senior leadership.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, including supporting customer meetings and managing escalations.
  • Strategic thinking and the ability to identify and prioritize improvements in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Ability to build trust, encourage team-driven decisions, and promote accountability across cross-functional teams.

SALARY RANGE: $185,000- $225,000

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including: 

  • The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
  • The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
  • Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
  • This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:
    • Performance-based bonuses
    • Company-paid training and/or certifications
    • Referral bonuses

Application Deadline:  Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible for full consideration.

Additional Compensation: This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.

Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Parental Leave and dependent care
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee assistance and wellness programs

Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

 What we want you to know:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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Skills Required

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a CI polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • 10+ years of quality assurance experience
  • At least 5 years in a quality assurance leadership role
  • Experience implementing and managing quality assurance processes and practices
  • Strong understanding of software development methodologies and quality assurance principles
  • Experience identifying and resolving delivery impediments, managing cross-team dependencies, and escalating critical issues
  • Experience overseeing program deliverables for contract, timeline, and quality compliance
  • Ability to communicate project status, targets, risks, commitments, and resolution progress to stakeholders and senior leadership
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, collaboration, customer meeting, and escalation-management skills
  • Strategic thinking and ability to prioritize improvements in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to build trust, encourage team-driven decisions, and promote accountability across teams
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The Company
HQ: Reston, VA
250 Employees
Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

MetroStar is a digital services and management consulting company specializing in emerging technologies within the public sector. MetroStar is a mission accelerator - we embrace disruptions in tech to propel progress. Through our user-centric capabilities, we create new paths to government innovation and shape thoughtful outcomes for the people.

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