AMO is looking for a Senior Program Manager to work in North Charleston, SC.  The Senior Program Manager (PM) provides strategic and operational leadership across a portfolio of programs supporting NIWC Atlantic and PEO Digital. This role is responsible for driving execution excellence across multiple projects and teams delivering cloud, cybersecurity, data, and enterprise IT capabilities.  To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

The PM ensures consistent performance across cost, schedule, and technical objectives while maintaining strong Government relationships and enforcing disciplined financial management and reporting practices.

Portfolio Leadership & Execution

• Provide leadership and oversight across multiple programs and project teams
• Ensure delivery of all work in accordance with contract requirements, timelines, and performance standards
• Establish and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, and performance metrics
• Drive consistency in execution, reporting, and delivery across the portfolio

Customer Engagement

• Serve as senior interface to Government stakeholders (KO, CORs, PMs, IPT leads)
• Lead executive-level briefings, program reviews, and status updates
• Maintain strong, trusted relationships with NIWC Atlantic and PEO Digital leadership
• Ensure proactive communication and rapid issue resolution

Financial Management & Invoicing (Critical)

• Oversee financial performance across the portfolio, including forecasting, burn rate, and cost control
• Ensure accurate, timely invoicing across all programs in WAWF/PIEE
• Enforce standardized reporting of monthly spend by CLIN/SLIN/ACRN across teams
• Maintain real-time visibility into funding, obligations, expenditures, and remaining balances
• Ensure alignment and accuracy across eCRAFT, invoices, and internal financial systems
• Identify and resolve funding or billing discrepancies and drive corrective actions

Technical & Operational Oversight

• Oversee delivery of enterprise capabilities, including:
• Cloud architecture and migration (AWS/Azure)
• FinOps and cloud cost optimization
• Cybersecurity and RMF compliance
• Data management, analytics, and BI solutions
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with DoD and DON standards
• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and modernization initiatives

Team & Resource Management

• Lead and mentor Program Managers and technical leads across the portfolio
• Ensure proper staffing, skill mix, and performance management across teams
• Oversee subcontractor integration, performance, and compliance
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and execution discipline

Quality, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to quality standards, contract requirements, and audit readiness
• Maintain high CPARS performance through consistent delivery and customer satisfaction
• Oversee risk identification, mitigation strategies, and issue resolution across programs
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, clearance, and regulatory requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; PMP preferred
• 12+ years of program management experience supporting DoD/Navy programs
• Experience leading multi-program or portfolio-level efforts
• Strong experience with financial management, invoicing, and CLIN/SLIN/ACRN structures
• Familiarity with WAWF/PIEE, eCRAFT, and DoD financial reporting processes
• Experience supporting cloud, cybersecurity, or enterprise IT programs
• Active Secret clearance required

Work Where it Matters

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AMO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AMO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AMO delivers innovative administrative support services that streamline operations, and enhance productivity.

As an AMO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.