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Company Overview
Kenney Business Solutions (KBS) is a minority-owned, Small Business Administration-certified 8(a) company headquartered in Front Royal, Virginia. Since 2015, KBS has provided program and project management, records and information management, legal support, digitization, and related services.
Duties and Responsibilities
Administrative Support
- Prepare for and facilitate bi-weekly PMO meetings, including:
- Create/update/edit presentation materials in preparation for meeting(s).
- Advance slides, present material, record tasks generated, and take meeting minutes (upon request).
- Collaborate with other members of the PMO and KBS managers/contract employees to gather and disseminate tasks and information requests.
- Prepare and submit quarterly KBS newsletter to include:
- Collaborate with other members of the PMO and KBS managers/contract employees to gather information and draft artifacts.
- Monitor progress and ensure the quarterly suspense is met.
- Archive newsletter final drafts in SharePoint.
- Support the preparation of ad hoc document, report, and presentation requirements for the CEO/COO in line with the above.
- Identify and recommend process improvements in business operations and contract management, and implement approved plans and best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Support the acquisition, integration, and maintenance for corporate compliance, and specifically of KBS’s CMMC program.
- Provide compliance support to KBS, in coordination with Human Resources and management, to help ensure compliance with applicable state and federal labor laws.
Operational management
- Provide direct project/program management and oversight for assigned active contracts, projects, and teams, including contract staffing, performance management, cost control, risk mitigation, and execution of deliverables, milestones, SLAs, and KPIs.
- Ensure all programs managed operate in alignment with company standards, contract requirements, and industry best practices.
- Assist and coordinate with Program Managers, Project Managers, and operational staff across geographically dispersed contracts, as assigned.
- Maintain standardized operational frameworks, SOPs, and quality control systems to ensure consistency across programs.
- Support contract transitions, start-ups, closeouts, and task order launches.
- Assist in the preparation and review of contract reports, quality assurance metrics, CPARS inputs, and performance documentation
- Manage and develop operational staff.
- Assist Human Resources with recruiting, onboarding, employee retention, offboarding, and employee performance management to strengthen organizational performance.
- Administer all contract related files in file repository (SharePoint).
- Assist in the preparation of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Teaming Agreements (TAs).
Business Development and Procurement Support
- Assist Business Development with recruiting potential key personnel, reviewing and approving (vetting) resumes for proposals, and interviewing candidates for proposed contracts.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential vendors and contractors.
- Assist Business Development with identifying and evaluating opportunities for response or bid through customer engagement, industry awareness, and insight gained from ongoing program delivery.
- Provide operational expertise to develop technical approaches and scalable delivery models aligned with customer needs, and support customer demonstrations and solution development.
- Assist Business Development with preparing draft proposals, including reviewing content for accuracy and alignment with solicitation requirements.
Reporting and documentation
- Support the maintenance of CUI information in CUI storage system (Preveil).
Ethics & Security
- Uphold high ethical standards and promote a culture of integrity.
- Ensure the security and confidentiality of sensitive information and data related to contracts.
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Security clearance:
- Top Secret (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Front Royal, VA 22630 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Front Royal, VA 22630
Company Overview
Kenney Business Solutions (KBS) is a minority-owned, Small Business Administration-certified 8(a) company headquartered in Front Royal, Virginia. Since 2015, KBS has provided program and project management, records and information management, legal support, digitization, and related services.
Duties and Responsibilities
Administrative Support
- Prepare for and facilitate bi-weekly PMO meetings, including:
- Create/update/edit presentation materials in preparation for meeting(s).
- Advance slides, present material, record tasks generated, and take meeting minutes (upon request).
- Collaborate with other members of the PMO and KBS managers/contract employees to gather and disseminate tasks and information requests.
- Prepare and submit quarterly KBS newsletter to include:
- Collaborate with other members of the PMO and KBS managers/contract employees to gather information and draft artifacts.
- Monitor progress and ensure the quarterly suspense is met.
- Archive newsletter final drafts in SharePoint.
- Support the preparation of ad hoc document, report, and presentation requirements for the CEO/COO in line with the above.
- Identify and recommend process improvements in business operations and contract management, and implement approved plans and best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Support the acquisition, integration, and maintenance for corporate compliance, and specifically of KBS’s CMMC program.
- Provide compliance support to KBS, in coordination with Human Resources and management, to help ensure compliance with applicable state and federal labor laws.
Operational management
- Provide direct project/program management and oversight for assigned active contracts, projects, and teams, including contract staffing, performance management, cost control, risk mitigation, and execution of deliverables, milestones, SLAs, and KPIs.
- Ensure all programs managed operate in alignment with company standards, contract requirements, and industry best practices.
- Assist and coordinate with Program Managers, Project Managers, and operational staff across geographically dispersed contracts, as assigned.
- Maintain standardized operational frameworks, SOPs, and quality control systems to ensure consistency across programs.
- Support contract transitions, start-ups, closeouts, and task order launches.
- Assist in the preparation and review of contract reports, quality assurance metrics, CPARS inputs, and performance documentation
- Manage and develop operational staff.
- Assist Human Resources with recruiting, onboarding, employee retention, offboarding, and employee performance management to strengthen organizational performance.
- Administer all contract related files in file repository (SharePoint).
- Assist in the preparation of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Teaming Agreements (TAs).
Business Development and Procurement Support
- Assist Business Development with recruiting potential key personnel, reviewing and approving (vetting) resumes for proposals, and interviewing candidates for proposed contracts.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential vendors and contractors.
- Assist Business Development with identifying and evaluating opportunities for response or bid through customer engagement, industry awareness, and insight gained from ongoing program delivery.
- Provide operational expertise to develop technical approaches and scalable delivery models aligned with customer needs, and support customer demonstrations and solution development.
- Assist Business Development with preparing draft proposals, including reviewing content for accuracy and alignment with solicitation requirements.
Reporting and documentation
- Support the maintenance of CUI information in CUI storage system (Preveil).
Ethics & Security
- Uphold high ethical standards and promote a culture of integrity.
- Ensure the security and confidentiality of sensitive information and data related to contracts.
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Security clearance:
- Top Secret (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Front Royal, VA 22630 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Front Royal, VA 22630
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in program management office manager jobs.
- PMP or PgMP certification from the Project Management Institute
- Experience building or running a program management office at the enterprise level
- Proficiency with project portfolio management tools such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a related field
- Demonstrated ability to define and enforce project governance frameworks and reporting standards
- Strong stakeholder management skills across executive, technical, and operational teams
Tips for Your Program Management Office Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to PMO maturity level
Employers distinguish between building a PMO from scratch and optimizing an established one. Identify which stage the job targets and reframe your experience to match, whether that's standing up frameworks or scaling existing governance structures.
Certify before competing for senior openings
PMP and PgMP credentials appear in the majority of program management office manager postings at the senior and director level. If you hold one but not both, pursue the PgMP next since it signals portfolio-level authority that most applicants lack.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists program management office manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by governance methodology
Filter openings by whether they emphasize Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery. Highlighting the methodology that matches the posting, rather than listing all three equally, signals fluency with how that organization actually runs programs.
Prepare for a governance design exercise
Many interview processes include a take-home or whiteboard prompt asking you to design a reporting structure, escalation path, or KPI dashboard. Practicing these scenarios in advance separates candidates who talk about governance from those who can build it on the spot.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Program management office manager roles vary widely in authority, some are advisory and others have direct budget and headcount control. Clarify during negotiations whether you own decisions or only facilitate them, since that distinction determines your leverage and long-term career trajectory.
Program Management Office Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most program management office managers?
The most active employers for program management office managers right now are Covenant Health, Sage Hospitality, and Convergint, and the most openings are in California, Virginia, and Alabama, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors, large health systems, and financial institutions tend to maintain the most consistent PMO hiring volume.
How many program management office manager jobs are remote?
About 80% of program management office manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong employer flexibility for this role. Portfolio reporting, governance documentation, and cross-functional coordination functions are the most likely to be offered fully remote, while roles that require standing up new PMO infrastructure tend to favor on-site or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a program management office manager?
Start by building several years of project or program management experience, then earn your PMP certification to establish credibility with hiring teams. Move into roles that give you exposure to governance design, portfolio reporting, and cross-departmental coordination. Pursuing a PgMP or an MBA accelerates progression to the manager level, particularly in organizations with formal PMO hierarchies.
Can you get hired as a program management office manager without direct PMO experience?
Yes, especially if you can demonstrate that your existing project management experience included governance, standardization, or cross-team coordination work that resembles PMO functions. Candidates coming from senior project manager or program manager roles who have built reporting frameworks or led methodology rollouts are competitive. Earning a PMP before applying strengthens your case significantly when direct PMO titles are absent from your resume.
What does the program management office manager interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial screening call, a competency interview focused on governance design and stakeholder management, and at least one panel interview with cross-functional leaders or executives. Many employers add a practical component, such as presenting a sample PMO charter or walking through how you would restructure an underperforming program portfolio. Final rounds often involve a conversation with the CISO, COO, or another senior leader who will be a key stakeholder.
Where can I find and apply to program management office manager jobs?
You can find and apply to program management office manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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