Program Manager

Hoplite Group is a Veteran-Owned Small Business that specializes in defense-oriented solutions. We are currently seeking an experienced Program Manager to join our team and support an ongoing Department of Defense (DoD) initiative. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record managing programs within the federal contracting space, especially in DoD environments. At Hoplite Group, we value organization, communication skills, and experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders and time zones.

This full-time remote position is based in the Greater Tampa Bay Area and requires immediate availability. As the principal Program Manager, you will be responsible for organizing, directing, and managing a dispersed team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) supporting U.S. government and partner nation capacity building efforts. Your duties will include overseeing the full program lifecycle, providing strategic direction, acting as the primary point of contact for government stakeholders, collaborating with our Finance Team on cost estimation and financial monitoring, tracking project progress using Microsoft Office Suite and MS Project, supporting the Recruiting Team in identifying qualified candidates, delivering reports to stakeholders and clients, and ensuring quality and compliance with DoD standards.

The ideal candidate for this role will have 5+ years of experience working with the Department of Defense (DoD) in a leadership or project/program management role. You should also have at least 3 years of program management experience, proven experience delivering federal services within complex DoD environments, familiarity with federal contracting processes including FAR compliance, ITAR and FMS processes knowledge preferred but not required), expertise with Microsoft Office Suite and program management tools such as MS Project Professional/Server, exceptional communication skills, analytical thinking abilities, problem-solving skills, an active DoD Secret Security Clearance (required), and PMP or equivalent certification preferred but not required. If you are ready to take on this challenging role at Hoplite Group and contribute to our mission of providing defense-oriented solutions through effective program management practices - we encourage you to apply.

Level: Mid-Senior Level Career Opportunity

• 5+ years of experience working with the Department of Defense (DoD) in a leadership or project/program management role
• 3+ years of program management experience, including oversight of teams across all program lifecycle phases
• Proven experience delivering federal services and managing contracts within complex DoD environments
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• PMP or equivalent certification – preferred but not required
• Familiarity with ITAR and FMS processes – preferred

• Serve as the principal Program Manager, responsible for organizing, directing, and managing a dispersed team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) supporting U.S. government and partner nation capacity building efforts
• Oversee the full program lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, delivery, and closure of monthly activities, reporting, and ad hoc deliverables
• Act as the primary point of contact for government stakeholders, subcontracting offices, and partner companies
• Deliver concise weekly and monthly reports and briefings to senior Hoplite Group stakeholders and government clients

• Program Management
• Leadership
• Communication Skills
• Financial Management
• Contract Execution

Seniority Level: Senior Level

• Middle Management
• Executive Level

Job Functions: Operations

• Program Management
• Project Management

Industries : Defense & Military

• Government Relations
• Consulting