Mid-Level Program Manager
Remote
Full Time
Mid Level
Opportunity: Mid-Level Program Manager
Bottom Line Up Front: The Hoplite Group, a Veteran-Owned Small Business specializing in defense-oriented solutions, is currently seeking an experienced Program Manager to support an ongoing Department of Defense (DoD) initiative. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record managing programs within the federal contracting space, especially in DoD environments. This role requires a leader with excellent organization and communication skills, as well as experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders and time zones.
Location: Remote (ideal home base is Greater Tampa Bay Area)
Level of Effort: Full-Time
Availability: Immediate
Duties Will Include, But Are Not Limited To:
Bottom Line Up Front: The Hoplite Group, a Veteran-Owned Small Business specializing in defense-oriented solutions, is currently seeking an experienced Program Manager to support an ongoing Department of Defense (DoD) initiative. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record managing programs within the federal contracting space, especially in DoD environments. This role requires a leader with excellent organization and communication skills, as well as experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders and time zones.
Location: Remote (ideal home base is Greater Tampa Bay Area)
Level of Effort: Full-Time
Availability: Immediate
Duties Will Include, But Are Not Limited To:
- Serve as the principal Program Manager, responsible for organizing, directing, and managing a dispersed team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) supporting U.S. government and partner nation capacity building efforts.
- Oversee the full program lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, delivery, and closure of monthly activities, reporting, and ad hoc deliverables.
- Provide strategic direction and ensure all program deliverables meet technical and contractual requirements.
- Act as the primary point of contact for government stakeholders, subcontracting offices, and partner companies.
- Collaborate with Hoplite Group’s Finance Team to support cost estimation, monitor spending, review invoices, and manage vendor portal requirements.
- Track project progress using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and MS Project; provide consistent and transparent status updates to internal and external stakeholders.
- Support the Recruiting Team in identifying, vetting, and submitting qualified candidates to meet emerging customer requirements.
- Deliver concise weekly and monthly reports and briefings to senior Hoplite Group stakeholders and government clients.
- Ensure quality, risk mitigation, and compliance with DoD and federal program standards.
- 5+ years of experience working with the Department of Defense (DoD) in a leadership or project/program management role. Ideally, has some experience with U.S. DoD Security Cooperation initiatives.
- 3+ years of program management experience, including oversight of teams across all program lifecycle phases.
- Proven experience delivering federal services and managing contracts within complex DoD environments.
- Experience with federal contracting processes, including FAR compliance, contract execution, and reporting – highly preferred.
- Familiarity with ITAR and FMS processes – preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to manage teams, track financial and hourly data, and deliver high-quality reports.
- Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite and program management tools such as MS Project Professional/Server.
- Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
- PMP or equivalent certification – preferred but not required.
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