Senior Program Manager (AI)

Location: Remote within the US; the position operates out of Manassas, VA, Port Orchard, WA, or Groton, CT. U.S. citizenship and a Department of Defense Secret security clearance at the time of hire are required; travel may be required.

Salary: USD $184,410–$225,390 per year.

Company

hirify.global develops high-technology defense and scientific solutions for national security missions, with a global team of more than 12,000 professionals.

What you will do

• Lead cross-functional, matrixed programs delivering software, infrastructure, containerized applications, and modernization capabilities for Navy undersea warfare and submarine operations.
• Coordinate with Navy and DoD customers to align execution, priorities, technical matters, status, negotiations, and growth opportunities.
• Build integrated program, product, subcontractor, material, budget, schedule, and business plans, including WBS-based baselines and management reserves.
• Lead Agile software delivery using Scrum, SAFe, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and iterative sprint-based execution while meeting cybersecurity Risk Management Framework accreditation requirements.
• Manage resources, risks, opportunities, scope changes, corrective actions, customer requirements, and program financial performance.
• Develop secure integration strategies for data and AI services and identify AI opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience with at least 10 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree with at least 8 years of relevant experience to meet managerial expectations.
• U.S. citizenship is required, along with eligibility for a Department of Defense Secret security clearance at hire and access to classified information.
• Very strong knowledge of Undersea Warfare and Anti-Submarine Warfare CONOPS, including coordination across submarine and surface forces.
• Strong knowledge of emerging Subsea Seabed Warfare mission areas, Navy priorities and use cases, modernization programs, and software-intensive systems supporting fleet readiness.
• Experience or familiarity with software development lifecycle management, DevSecOps, CI/CD, cybersecurity Risk Management Framework accreditation, and Agile methodologies such as Scrum or SAFe.
• Knowledge of AI, machine learning, data analytics, government contracting and acquisition practices, program strategy, proposal planning, and customer negotiations.
• Ability to create and execute integrated program plans; manage WBS structures, budgets, schedules, resources, requirements, financial data, risks, opportunities, quality, and corrective actions.
• Ability to lead matrixed teams across organizational boundaries, build teams, resolve conflicts, motivate people, communicate with senior Navy and DoD representatives, and manage customer relationships.
• Working knowledge of MS Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; willingness and ability to travel as required.

Culture & Benefits

• Research-oriented work with teams developing practical national-security solutions.
• Career development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Flexible schedules, including an optional every-other-Friday-off 9/80 schedule.
• Benefits include 401(k) matching, flexible time off, paid parental leave, healthcare, wellness programs, and employee resource and social groups.
• Leadership expectations emphasize communication, strategic thinking, accountability, professional growth, trust, teamwork, and positive team culture.