Corner Alliance is a dynamic, growing consulting firm that devotes itself to providing an enriching employee experience while working in meaningful ways to create results for the government. We are currently seeking a Program Manager with 10+ years of experience to join our team and fully embrace our commitment to deliver, grow and thrive.  

About the Role: 

As a Senior Strategic Program Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team of dedicated consultants to support a Federal government client with responsibilities spanning: client and stakeholder relationship management; team and performance management; strategic communications, tasking, project planning, execution, and monitoring; and contract and financial management. The successful Program Manager will be able to effectively marshal the efforts of a large team, respond to and prioritize planned and ad hoc requests from the client, and maintain transparent communications with the team, the client, and the home office. 

Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):  

• Quickly establish, develop, and foster positive rapport with federal government clients in a professional, collaborative, and creative environment. 

• Manage the progress of Contractor performance on all tasks and ensure the provision of quality and timely deliverables. 

• Manage the progress of Sub-Contractor performance on all tasks and ensure the provision of quality and timely deliverables. 

• Establish, implement, and maintain technical management and oversight of all work and ensure the technical excellence, cost-effectiveness, and timeliness of all deliverables.   

• Ensure all contractor personnel have sufficient training and resources required to carry out their duties. 

• Drive collaboration, and ensure cohesiveness of the complete team. 

• Manage a consulting team’s daily activities and provide career development for team members. 

• Provide strategic management, program management, and project management through the lens of the triple constraint while incorporating a ‘total quality management’ approach to support high-impact results. 

• Expertly facilitate internal and client-facing meetings. 

• Represent Senior Executives in a high-profile government agency both internally and externally to drive successful outcomes. 

• Manage and identify efficiencies or tools to improve existing/new organizational processes. 

• Evolve into a subject matter expert and master the required skills. 

• Lead the development of strategic planning and stakeholder engagement initiatives. 

• Maintain a strong connection to home office, even while on client site, and model this for the rest of the team. 

• Carry out our Commitments to Deliver, Grow, and Thrive. 

Location: 

You will work as part of a hybrid team in the Washington, DC metro area.  

Required Experience/Skills:  

• BA/BS degree and 10+ years of experience in project management. 

• Comfortable working at a strategic level while producing high-quality client deliverables. 

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced highly collaborative environment. 

• Previous experience managing a portfolio of projects with a ‘total quality management' approach. 

• At least 5 years of experience managing people, including career planning, providing feedback, and performance reviews. 

• Strong leadership acumen with a successful track record leading diverse teams in complex environments. 

• Direct experience working on a daily (face-to-face) basis to advise senior-level clients. 

• Creative thinker with the ability to translate complex information into manageable pieces. 

• Receptive to all forms of feedback from clients and colleagues, and proactive in making changes. 

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. 

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance. 

• Skilled in problem-solving with a flexible approach toward stakeholders. 

• Demonstrates an unflappable attitude even when faced with changes or adversity. 

• Must have an active Top Secret Clearance. 

Preferred Experience/Skills: 

• PMP Certification. 

Don’t think you have everything for this role but are still very interested? Please don’t hold back from applying because you may not have it all. You can learn and grow with us. We're looking for someone who is coachable, unflappable in navigating challenges, resourceful in learning new skills, innovative in challenging the status quo, excellent in writing, analytical in thinking, skilled in prioritization, and a rapport builder with clients and colleagues. 

About Us: 

Corner Alliance offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for full-time employees including 401k matching (4%), PTO (3 weeks to start, 4 weeks (2-5 years) and 5 weeks (5 years+)), health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, FSA accounts, 4 weeks of paid parental leave, 11 paid holidays (including your birthday off), fitness & cell phone reimbursements, monthly all hands update meetings, annual in-person all hands team building day and evening out, regular check-ins for professional growth goals, semi-monthly one on one performance manager meetings, a social team that coordinates monthly events, use of technology like Slack to keep us connected and collaborative, and overall, a company culture dedicated to a highly engaged team.  

Corner Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. We are dedicated to building a talented workforce that reflects the strength of our society and our shared commitment to excellence. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Corner Alliance please call (202) 754-8120 or email [email protected]. Corner Alliance participates in the E-verify program and will provide the Federal Government with Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization in the U.S. 

Visit us at www.corneralliance.com to learn more. 

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Salary: 

Approximate Salary Estimate: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 annually 

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to other employees already in this role.