Information Technology & Services, Government Contracting

Program (Contract Manager)

RemoteRemoteFull Time$114,454–$127,171 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

IT experience
federal government contracts
client relationships
budgets
staffing
multiple project teams
decision-making
presenting to senior leaders
remote environment

Nice to have

PMP
PgMP
Agile program delivery

Role summary

Kreative Technologies seeks a Remote Program (Contract) Manager to lead a government IT contract. Responsibilities include serving as the primary client contact, overseeing contract performance, managing budget, staffing, schedule, and resources, monitoring quality standards, identifying and mitigating risks, and presenting status reports. The role requires strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills, with a minimum of 10 years of IT experience and 5 years in program or contract management, specifically with federal government contracts and client relationships. Preferred qualifications include PMP/PgMP certification and Agile experience.

Program (Contract) Manager

Job Posting ID: KT_[271]_JOB

Position: Program (Contract) Manager

FT/PT Status: Full-Time

Location: Remote

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.

Overview: Kreative Technologies is looking for a Program (Contract) Manager to lead the overall performance of a government IT contract. You will be the primary point of contact for the client and be accountable for delivery, staffing, budget and contract compliance.

The ideal candidate is a proven leader who builds strong client relationships. You should be comfortable managing multiple teams and making decisions that balance quality, cost and schedule.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Serves as the primary point of contact with the client's Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer's Representative.

• Oversees all work performed under the contract and ensures deliverables meet requirements.

• Manages program budget, staffing, schedule and resource allocation.

• Monitors performance against contract terms, service levels and quality standards.

• Identifies risks and issues and leads mitigation efforts.

• Prepares and presents program status reports and briefings.

• Supports contract modifications, option periods and new work opportunities.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years managing programs or contracts.

• Experience managing federal government contracts and client relationships.

• Experience managing budgets, staffing and multiple project teams.

• Strong leadership, decision-making and problem-solving skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to senior leaders.

• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

• Continually required to use common office equipment including but not limited to computers, phones, scanners and printers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification.

• Experience with Agile program delivery.

Compensation: $114,454 – $127,171 per year

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