Senior Program Manager

Who Are We? 
Groundswell is a premier technology integrator and solution provider, resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name, Groundswell, represents our commitment to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results.  Are you ready to be audacious, be bold and drive change at a rapid pace?  Join us, where we’ll make a greater impact together.
 

What You'll do:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager with deep expertise in DoD programs, SAP environments, and large-scale IT implementations. This role will lead complex, full lifecycle programs involving the implementation and enhancement of a proprietary, SAP-based product used within defense environments.
 

The ideal candidate is a technical, customer-facing leader who can clearly explain and represent the product, support Business Process Reengineering (BPR), and guide cross-functional teams through multi-year transformation and integration efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership

• Lead full lifecycle program management for multi-million-dollar DoD-aligned technology initiatives.

• Direct SAP ERP programs experience  across logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, finance, or related domains.

• Manage planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk mitigation, issue resolution, and status/performance reporting.

• Oversee requirements analysis, development, integration, testing, UAT, deployment, and sustainment.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary customer-facing program manager, clearly explaining technical concepts and product capabilities to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Engage with DoD customers, IT leadership, engineering teams, and vendor partners to maintain alignment and drive successful outcomes.

• Support change management, communication, and adoption strategies across the program.

Technical & Product Leadership

• Operate as a Technical Program Manager with understanding of system architecture, interfaces, data flows, and integration patterns.

• Provide Product Owner–level leadership for a proprietary SAP-based solution, ensuring alignment with mission needs, compliance, and operational requirements.

• Drive Business Process Reengineering (BPR) to enhance operational efficiency and user experience as required.

Compliance, Governance & Delivery Assurance

• Ensure adherence to ITAR, DoD contract guidelines, NIST standards, and all applicable security requirements.

• Apply formal PMO methodologies including PMP, Agile, and SAP implementation frameworks.

• Oversee contract compliance, vendor performance, and achievement of KPI/SLA targets.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development and implementation Program/Project Management experience overseeing complex enterprise IT implementations.

• Direct DoD contract experience, with strong understanding of government standards, compliance, and governance.

• Strong experience with SAP (preferably S/4HANA) and associated functional or technical areas.

• Demonstrated success leading BPR, modernization, and large-scale integration initiatives.

• Proven ability to explain technical products, architectures, and solution capabilities to diverse audiences.

• Experience leading cross-functional delivery teams and managing vendors through full lifecycle execution.

• PMP certification.

• Location: Must be local to the Washington, DC Metro Area.  Will require a minimum of 25% on site at client or Groundswell Headquarters

• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain DoD clearance (active preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD logistics (preferably US Army), supply chain, manufacturing, or mission-support systems.

• Active DoD security clearance.

Skills:

Certification:

Why You’ll Never Want to Leave:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans 

• Flexible Spending Account 

• 4% 401K Match (immediate vesting) 

• Paid Time Off 

• Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development

• Flexible work schedule

• On-site gym and childcare option 

The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Groundswell, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

NOTE: Groundswell does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Groundswell, and Groundswell will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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