Hybrid Program Manager

at mPower, Inc.

• Job title: Program Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $140,000 - $185,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Bethesda, United States

About the role

• Program Manager at mPower, Inc. leading federal contracts in research support services, managing diverse teams and navigating federal dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead two complementary federal contracts providing comprehensive research support services
• Serve as both operational anchor and strategic thought partner across a portfolio spanning scientific operations, programmatic support, and strategic advisory services
• Manage teams of professionals delivering everything from biomedical engineering and lab operations to grants management, ethics advisory, and program coordination
• Build relationships with federal leadership, where your counsel is sought and valued
• Navigate complex federal dynamics while maintaining operational rigor across diverse technical and programmatic service lines
• Transition legacy models into scalable, outcome-oriented frameworks for multi-organization expansion
• Shape the evolution of research support delivery

Requirements

• 7+ years of program management experience, with at least 3 years managing federal contracts or complex service delivery engagements funded by government agencies
• Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in business administration or a related field
• Demonstrated success leading teams across multiple disciplines in dynamic, mission-driven environments – ideally spanning both technical/scientific staff and programmatic/administrative functions
• Track record of building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, with ability to navigate organizational dynamics and influence without formal authority
• Strong operational capabilities including process design, quality frameworks, and continuous improvement
• Solid understanding of federal contracting environment including contract administration and agency operational dynamics
• Executive presence and communication skills that enable confident representation at senior levels
• Comfort operating in ambiguity where priorities shift and requirements evolve, maintaining focus on outcomes while adapting approach.