Regional Program Manager
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Los Angeles, California, US
On-siteFull-time
Posted 10 weeks ago
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We are seeking a highly experienced Regional Program Manager to lead and oversee IT operations across multiple government contract sites in California. This role is responsible for ensuring operational excellence, contract performance, and high-quality service delivery across a large and complex regional program.
The ideal candidate brings a strong background in IT program management within a federal or DoD environment, combined with proven leadership experience managing large, multi-site teams. This individual will serve as a key liaison to government stakeholders, driving performance, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
This is a hands-on leadership role that requires strategic thinking, strong decision-making, and the ability to lead through influence while maintaining high standards of accountability and execution.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead full lifecycle management of assigned government contracts, including transition, execution, and steady-state operations
• Oversee delivery of IT services, including systems administration, networking, cybersecurity, and field support across multiple sites
• Serve as the primary point of contact for government stakeholders, ensuring effective communication, alignment, and contract compliance
• Drive program performance, including service delivery, customer satisfaction, and adherence to SLAs, KPIs, and contractual requirements
• Manage and lead multi-site teams, including managers, technical leads, and field technicians, ensuring operational excellence and accountability
• Develop and implement performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting frameworks to monitor operations and support data-driven decisions
• Identify and execute process improvements and efficiency initiatives to optimize service delivery and reduce operational costs
• Oversee workforce planning and resource allocation, ensuring proper staffing levels and alignment with contract requirements
• Ensure full compliance with DoD, federal regulations, cybersecurity frameworks, and organizational policies
• Manage program financials, including labor planning, cost control, forecasting, and overall budget performance
• Lead incident management and escalation processes, ensuring timely resolution and continuous service improvement
• Support contract transitions, onboarding, and knowledge transfer, ensuring minimal disruption to operations
• Partner with internal teams to support business development efforts, including proposals, staffing strategies, and growth initiatives
• Maintain accurate program documentation, reporting, and audit readiness
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in IT program management, service delivery, or government contract management
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (or equivalent) –Required
• Active Secret Clearance (or higher) – Required
• 5+ years of leadership experience overseeing multi-site or geographically dispersed operations within a federal contracting environment (DoD preferred)
• Proven experience managing large-scale programs with 50+ personnel
• Experience leading through subordinate leaders (Project Managers, Site Leads, Technical Leads)
• Strong experience in program financial management (budgeting, labor planning, cost control)
• Proficiency with ITSM tools (ServiceNow, Remedy, or similar)
• Working knowledge of ITIL-based service management and cybersecurity frameworks
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with senior Government officials
• Technical background in systems, networking, or cybersecurity
Location / Travel
• Based in Los Angeles, California
• Travel required across California contract sites
💰 Top-Tier Compensation Package
🚀 Day 1 Benefits
🌟 High-Impact Leadership Role
📈 Growth & Influence
🤝 People-First Culture
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If you are a results-driven leader with experience in IT, government contracting, and large-scale program management, we encourage you to apply or reach out directly to learn more.