Senior Program Manager overseeing multiple programs within defense operations at Leonardo DRS. Managing execution, communication, and ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
About the role
- Senior Program Manager leading implementation of AI automation for federal financial systems. Overseeing teams and ensuring effective integration of technology solutions in complex environments.
Responsibilities
- Groundswell is seeking a Senior Program Manager with deep federal automation expertise to lead the implementation and expansion of our proprietary AI enabled audit facilitation platform.
- Lead a team of 15+ in the end-to-end implementation of an AI enabled audit automation suite across federal organizations with the ability to lead multiple teams as we add additional customers.
- Translate automation and AI capabilities such as document retrieval, sample response automation, workflow optimization, and predictive analytics into clear mission value for financial management, audit, and IT stakeholders.
- Serve as the central liaison between product engineering, federal leadership, and cybersecurity or IT counterparts.
- Manage program scope, milestones, risks, dependencies, and multi-year schedules for a high visibility audit transformation program.
- Oversee integration of intelligent automations with federal financial systems, systems of record, audit repositories, and workflow tools.
- Guide architectural discussions around API connectivity, data governance, secure orchestration, and systemic controls that support enterprise scale automation.
- Shape the roadmap for future platform capabilities, including automation centers of excellence, global deployments, and optimized audit response tooling.
- Drive continuous process improvement to ensure high accuracy, reduced audit response time, and measurable operational savings.
- Build trusted relationships with Comptroller organizations, Fourth Estate leadership, financial managers, and technical teams.
- Deliver recurring cost, schedule, and scope reporting and ensure program alignment with government objectives.
- Champion user adoption, training, and organizational readiness tied to automation and AI driven enhancements.
- Present automation strategies and outcomes to senior federal audiences to foster enterprise level adoption.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years' work experience in a technology related field
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) or master's degree in another relevant subject area
- Demonstrated experience managing, developing, and deploying federal automations, preferably across DoD, OSD, or Fourth Estate organizations.
- Hands on or oversight experience with automation platforms such as UiPath and familiarity with Python, PL SQL, VB.NET, and financial system interfaces.
- Deep understanding of the federal audit process, audit sample retrieval, and financial system data flows.
- Experience coordinating with IT, cybersecurity, data governance, and enterprise architecture teams.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS SCI clearance.
- Local to the DC metro area; onsite support 3-4 days per week.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Flexible Spending Account
- 4% 401K Match (immediate vesting)
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development
- Flexible work schedule
- On-site gym and childcare option
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