Sr. Program Manager - FedRAMP & Cloud Project

Sr. Program Manager - FedRAMP & Cloud Project

Posted 7 days ago by 1755151536

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Summary: The Sr. Program Manager will lead and coordinate the Authorization to Operate (ATO) and System Security Plan (SSP) processes for a critical cloud project, specifically focusing on FedRAMP High requirements. The role demands extensive experience in program management within regulated environments, ensuring compliance and effective communication across various teams. The ideal candidate will manage complex initiatives, track project progress, and facilitate stakeholder engagement. This position is remote and offers a contract-to-permanent option.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the planning, execution, and tracking of the FedRAMP High ATO process from initiation to successful authorization.
  • Drive the creation, review, and maintenance of the System Security Plan (SSP) and supporting documentation.
  • Coordinate with security, engineering, operations, compliance, and business teams to ensure requirements are met on schedule.
  • Facilitate communication and decision-making across multiple stakeholder groups, including executives, technical teams, and third-party assessors.
  • Manage project timelines, dependencies, and risks, proactively resolving issues and removing roadblocks.
  • Track and report on FedRAMP readiness and audit progress to leadership.
  • Ensure all deliverables align with NIST 800-53 Rev 5 and FedRAMP High baselines.
  • Partner with external 3PAOs, federal agencies, and internal compliance teams to drive audit readiness.

Key Skills:

  • 8+ years of program or project management experience in cloud or IT security projects.
  • Direct, hands-on experience managing FedRAMP High or Moderate ATO efforts.
  • Strong knowledge of NIST 800-53 controls and FedRAMP documentation requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate across multiple business units and technical domains.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive reporting skills.
  • Experience working with federal agencies and 3PAOs.
  • PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification preferred.
  • Experience in cloud security architecture or operations (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
  • Prior experience with government compliance frameworks beyond FedRAMP (e.g., DoD SRG, CJIS).
  • Strong risk management and governance expertise.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Sr. Program Manager (FedRAMP High Cloud Project)

Location: REMOTE

Duration: 5 Mon+ (Contract To Perm Option)

PER FEDERAL MANDATE

MUST ANSWER:

  1. Are you a Sr. Program Manager What years of experience and project types?
  2. Are you PMP, PgMP or equivalent certified?
  3. Do you have 8+ years of program or project management experience in cloud or IT security projects?
  4. Do you have deep knowledge of FedRAMP High requirements to coordinate the ATO and SSP across teams?
  5. is required per Federal Mandate.
  6. Are you able to facilitate communication and decision-making across multiple stakeholder groups, including executives, technical teams, and third-party assessors?
  7. Can you manage project timelines, dependencies, and risks, proactively resolving issues and removing roadblocks?

Position Overview:

  • We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager with deep knowledge of FedRAMP High requirements to lead and coordinate the Authorization to Operate (ATO) and System Security Plan (SSP) process for a critical cloud project. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record managing complex, cross-functional initiatives within regulated environments and will serve as the central point of coordination across business, engineering, compliance, and security teams.
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the planning, execution, and tracking of the FedRAMP High ATO process from initiation to successful authorization.
  • Drive the creation, review, and maintenance of the System Security Plan (SSP) and supporting documentation.
  • Coordinate with security, engineering, operations, compliance, and business teams to ensure requirements are met on schedule.
  • Facilitate communication and decision-making across multiple stakeholder groups, including executives, technical teams, and third-party assessors.
  • Manage project timelines, dependencies, and risks, proactively resolving issues and removing roadblocks.
  • Track and report on FedRAMP readiness and audit progress to leadership.
  • Ensure all deliverables align with NIST 800-53 Rev 5 and FedRAMP High baselines.
  • Partner with external 3PAOs, federal agencies, and internal compliance teams to drive audit readiness.
  • Required Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of program or project management experience in cloud or IT security projects.
  • Direct, hands-on experience managing FedRAMP High or Moderate ATO efforts.
  • Strong knowledge of NIST 800-53 controls and FedRAMP documentation requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate across multiple business units and technical domains.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive reporting skills.
  • Experience working with federal agencies and 3PAOs.
  • PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification preferred.
  • Preferred Skills:
  • Experience in cloud security architecture or operations (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
  • Prior experience with government compliance frameworks beyond FedRAMP (e.g., DoD SRG, CJIS).
  • Strong risk management and governance expertise.
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