Program Manager

Program Manager

Astor & Sanders Corporation (Astor) is an award-winning IT solutions provider headquartered in McLean, VA and is seeking a Program Manager to provide leadership and technical expertise in support of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD).

The Program Manager will be responsible for planning, directing, and executing program and financial management support services across complex, multi-disciplinary Navy programs. This includes oversight of program planning, budget execution, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and performance reporting to ensure successful delivery of contract objectives within defined schedule, cost, and quality constraints.

This role supports enterprise-level program management, financial analysis, and technical project execution activities across multiple initiatives and locations.

Roles & Responsibilities

Lead overall program planning, execution, and delivery for assigned task orders and programs.

Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and performance baselines across the full lifecycle.

Manage a staff of 100+ people supporting diverse roles.

Oversee resource allocation, budget tracking, and cost control activities.

Perform risk identification, mitigation planning, and issue resolution.

Develop Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates and financial forecasts.

Monitor and report program performance metrics and status to stakeholders.

Establish and maintain effective communication with Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and Contract Specialist.

Lead and conduct biweekly contract status meetings and prepare required contract deliverables (CDRLs).

Manage Agile/Scrum teams and project execution methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Critical Path).

Coordinate stakeholder engagement, cross-functional collaboration, and communication channels.

Ensure quality assurance, documentation control, and compliance with SOW deliverables.

Develop and deliver reports, presentations, dashboards (e.g., Power BI), and executive briefings.

Support financial program management, including budgeting, execution tracking, variance analysis, and reporting.

Oversee process improvement initiatives, SOP development, and knowledge management artifacts.

Ensure compliance with security, Operations Security (OPSEC), and contract administration requirements.