GWAC COE - Program Manager

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your Role And Responsibilities

The IBM Consulting Federal GWAC Center of Excellence (COE) manages a portfolio of federal acquisition vehicles supporting civilian and defense agencies across the U.S. Government. We are seeking a GWAC COE Program Manager to play a key role in supporting pipeline growth, recompetes, and new Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract awards.

This role blends strategic leadership with disciplined program execution, ensuring acquisition vehicles are effectively positioned, governed, and operated to support IBM Consulting Federal’s business development, capture, and delivery objectives.

Preferred Education

Master's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• 10+ years of relevant experience in federal contracting, acquisition vehicles, or program management.
• Demonstrated expertise with FAR Part 16.5 (IDIQs) and FAR Part 8.4 (MAS), including experience with assisted acquisition models.
• Strong executive‑level communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Working knowledge of federal procurement and market intelligence platforms (e.g., SAM.gov, Bloomberg Government, GovWin, and vehicle‑specific portals).
• Proven ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels in a fast‑paced federal environment.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

Masters Degree