Program Director
Location: Mount Rainier
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Ad Hoc is a technology company that empowers organizations to
deliver scalable, impactful digital services. Using modern, agile
methods, our team creates products that meet people’s needs and
transform their experience of government. Work on things that
matter Our collaborations have shaped some of the defining moments
in public-sector service delivery. We’ve helped build products that
connect Veterans to tailored services, help millions access
affordable health care, and support important programs like Head
Start. As we work with agencies to deliver critical services, we’re
also changing how the government approaches technology. Built for a
remote life Our culture, communications, and tools are built for
remote work, enabling us to bring together top talent nationwide.
At Ad Hoc, remote life empowers our teams to design work
environments that fit their lives and that foster flexibility and
collaboration to achieve positive outcomes for our customers.
Committed to high expectations and a welcoming culture Ad Hoc
values acceptance, accountability, and humility. We aren’t heroes.
We learn from our mistakes and improve the process for the next
time. We build small, inclusive teams to collaborate closely with
our partners to solve the right problems and deliver software that
works. The Veterans Affairs business unit helps transform the VA
into a modern digital services organization where Veteran outcomes
are at the center of every effort. We partner with the VA to design
and deliver seamless user experiences for Veterans, their families
and caregivers, and VA employees. By applying better practices in
service design, product management, and technology, we enable the
VA to increase the use, quality, and reliability of services and
decrease the time Veterans spend waiting for outcomes. Primary
Responsibilities: A Program Director is responsible for the
management, oversight, and organic growth for a suite of programs,
requiring oversight over 100 team members. A Program Director
exhibits strong influential skills to manage a portfolio of
projects/programs, while delivering upon contractual, financial and
delivery obligations. The Program Director is an influential people
leader, manager and mentor that effectively manages operations in
support of delivery success and operational efficiencies. You will
serve as a subject matter expert and may serve as a primary
decision maker for the assigned portfolio. A Program Director is
expected to successfully lead through direct reports and
effectively communicate and execute against organizational
objectives. In this role, a Program Director will actively partner
with leadership peers to achieve business objectives, but must also
employ a strategic mindset to influence organizational growth.
Primary expectations of a Program Director include: • Strategic
Program Execution: Proven track record managing large, complex
technology programs in highly regulated environments. Experience
driving execution across diverse delivery channels and ensuring
mission alignment. • Change Management & Process Improvement:
Expertise in operational transformation using continuous
improvement frameworks (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma), and
industry-standard program management tools and methodologies. •
Risk & Governance: Skilled in risk mitigation, governance
frameworks, and stakeholder engagement to ensure project stability
and compliance throughout the lifecycle. • Federal Experience:
Extensive experience working with the VA and federal health
agencies; skilled in navigating the complexity and compliance of
public sector delivery environments Specialized Skills: •
Successful execution of large, complex technology programs within
heavily regulated industries, managing delivery across various
modalities and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and
mission needs • Collaboration with diverse delivery partners to
enhance delivery outcomes through strategic teaming and shared
expertise. • Experienced in change management strategies,
leveraging continuous process improvement models to drive
operational excellence, and utilizing program management best
practices, standards, and tools to deliver superior results. •
Strong track record in applying risk mitigation techniques,
ensuring robust governance, and facilitating stakeholder engagement
throughout the program lifecycle. • Experienced with VA and Federal
Health Agencies, having navigated the unique challenges of public
sector programs and delivering successful outcomes in the
government environment. • Implemented analytics-based indicators
risk mitigation strategies. • Ensured strict adherence to federal
compliance and industry standards Basic Qualifications: • Minimum
total experience: 10 years of experience in IT or program delivery;
- 8 years in project management or business analysis, with federal
IT focus. • Educational requirements: Bachelor’s degree in
Business, Information Technology, or a related field. •
Demonstrated experience managing $100M total contract value
portfolios and leading teams of 100 personnel (direct and
indirect). • Extensive experience on large-scale Prime federal
contracts, including subcontractor oversight. • Knowledge and
hands-on experience with VA systems and processes, including
delivery within AWS and Salesforce ecosystems. • Deep understanding
of PPBE (Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution) cycles in
government environments. • Experienced with contracting models:
Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Time & Materials (T&M)
Certifications: • Project Management Professional (PMP) • Agile
certification (e.g., PMI-ACP) Benefits: • Company-subsidized
health, dental, and vision insurance • Flexible PTO • 401K with
employer match • Paid parental leave after one year of service •
Employee Assistance Program Ad Hoc LLC is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability,
work-related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology,
marital status, or any other factor that the law protects from
employment discrimination. In support of various state and city
equal pay transparency laws, Ad Hoc job descriptions feature the
starting range we reasonably expect to pay to candidates who would
join our team with little to no need for training on the
responsibilities weve outlined above. Actual compensation is
influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to
skill set, level of experience, and responsibility. The range of
starting pay for this role is $225,000-$250,000. Our recruiters
will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look
forward to learning more about your salary requirements.
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