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SMX is hiring a Senior Program Manager for the Army G-46, providing executive-level program management and strategic oversight for a complex portfolio of modernization initiatives supporting Army logistics transformation. This senior program manager will act as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor to Senior Executive Service (SES) leadership while managing relationships with subordinate government personnel (GS-14/15) and multi-functional contractor teams. The successful candidate will orchestrate multiple concurrent projects including RPA Center of Excellence, RPA Overview, portfolio rationalization, system integrations, and enterprise architecture initiatives. This position requires daily presence in Crystal City to facilitate face-to-face coordination with senior Army leadership and stakeholders.  Essential Duties & Responsibilities:   Executive Relationship Management (30%)  Serve as primary liaison to G-46 SES leadership, providing strategic counsel, decision support, and executive-level program status reporting  Manage upward relationships   Facilitate executive meetings, briefings, and working groups   Navigate complex organizational dynamics across Army Staff, removing obstacles and facilitating decision-making at senior levels  Translate technical program details into executive summaries suitable for SES-level consumption and decision-making  Represent G-46 interests in cross-functional forums, governance boards, and strategic planning sessions  Downward Team Leadership (20%)  Direct and mentor government personnel  Manage contractor team performance across multiple workstreams, ensuring quality deliverables and adherence to scope  Conduct performance counseling, coaching, and professional development for team members  Assign tasks and establish priorities aligned with G-46 strategic objectives  Foster collaborative team environment across government and contractor personnel  Resolve interpersonal conflicts and team dynamics issues that impede mission accomplishment  Multi-Project Portfolio Oversight (40%)  Oversee and direct numerous in-flight initiatives  Portfolio Oversight Responsibilities:  Track milestones, deliverables, and risks across all programs  Conduct integrated program reviews and status reporting  Identify cross-program dependencies and synergies  Escalate critical issues to G-46 SES leadership  Ensure resource allocation aligns with priorities  Maintain program documentation and audit trails  Strategic Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement (10%)  Coordinate with external Army organizations  Manage stakeholder communications across field sites, depots, and operational commands  Plan and execute site visits to validate solutions and gather user feedback  Facilitate cross-functional working groups addressing technical, policy, and resourcing challenges  Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers across the Army logistics enterprise  Negotiate agreements and MOUs supporting program execution  Required Skills/Experience Ability to work on-site in Crystal City, VA a minimum 4 days per week (Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday) with core hours of 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM on in-office days  Ability to travel 10-20% of the time for CONUS/OCONUS site visits, coordination and field engagement Active Secret clearance required  Bachelor's degree required in Business Administration, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field  10 or more years of progressive program/project management experience  5 or more years supporting Army or DoD logistics/IT mode