EPMO Program Manager

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents. We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled professional to join our organization as a Program Manager . As a key member of our Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO), you will be responsible for overseeing and managing a program of related projects and initiatives. Your strong leadership, strategic thinking, and exceptional program management abilities will be instrumental in ensuring the successful delivery of programs while aligning with organizational objectives. The EPMO Program Manager is an upper-level position reporting directly into the EPMO within Amentum’s corporate CIO Office. This role must have advanced technical knowledge in several sub-functions within overall business functions like information technology, human resources, finance, global supply chain, compliance, and other processes to support projects that include mergers and acquisition integrations, continuous improvement, and enterprise transformation. This position is US Remote telework and US Citizenship is required. Key Responsibilities: Program governance and oversight: Establish and enforce robust program and project governance frameworks, ensuring adherence to standard methodologies, regulatory requirements, and best practices. Define program and project governance structure, roles, and responsibilities. Provide appropriate training to team members and provide feedback to improve knowledge, performance, and maturity. Monitor program progress, assess project interdependencies, and facilitate cross-functional coordination. Conduct audits and reviews to assess performance, compliance, organizational maturity. Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on lessons learned and industry best practices. Program strategy and planning: Develop and implement program strategies aligned with organizational goals and objectives. Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to define program scope, objectives, deliverables, cost, timelines, business case, and success criteria. Develop, tailor, and implement program management strategies based on the needs of the program to ensure alignment with organizational goals. Create comprehensive program management plans, including resource allocation, risk management, communication, and dependency strategies. Ensure alignment of program activities with project objectives and organizational priorities. Stakeholder management: Build and maintain strong relationships with program stakeholders, including senior executives, department heads, and external partners. Collaborate closely, understand cross-functional stakeholder goals and expectations of the program, and facilitate effective communication and alignment throughout the program lifecycle. Anticipate and manage stakeholder needs, concerns, and risks to foster strong partnerships and drive project success. Identify and manage dependencies across projects within the program. Team Management: Lead and inspire Project Managers and project teams supporting the Program by understanding the cross-functional dependencies and project relationships within the program. Provide overall program direction and provide mitigation support for risks and issues. Promote and enforce an inclusive, collaborative, and empowering work environment, encouraging innovation, professional growth, and knowledge sharing. Risk and issue management: Identify, document, assess, and manage program risks and issues. Develop and execute program risk mitigation strategies, contingency plans, and escalation protocols. Monitor program risks proactively, implement mitigation measures, and communicate risk status to stakeholders. Facilitate problem-solving and decision-making to address program challenges and minimize disruptions. Adoption Change Management: Foster a culture of change readiness, innovation, and continuous improvement. Be an Adoption Change Sponsor. Change Management: Conduct frequent reviews to ensure the team is following proper change management governance. Resource management and optimization: Allocate and manage program resources, including personnel, budget, and equipment, to ensure optimal utilization and successful program delivery. Collaborate with project managers to coordinate resource allocation and resolve resource conflicts. Monitor resource utilization and adjust plans as needed to meet program goals. Generate and monitor utilization reports to enforce actual labor and cost tracking. Financial Management and Budget Oversight: Monitor program financials, budgets, and expenditures, ensuring financial accountability and cost control.  Ensure appropriate project codes are requested and assigned for actual labor and cost tracking. Collaborate with finance teams to forecast program financials, analyze variances, and provide accurate financial reporting. Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to ensure financial transparency and compliance. Quality and Performance Management: Monitor program performance against strategic objectives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and targets. Conduct regular program reviews to assess progress, identify areas for improvement, and drive continuous performance enhancement. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure program outcomes meet or exceed expectations. Implement strategies to optimize program value and benefits realization. Foster a culture of excellence and promote a commitmen