Senior Program Manager

SteerBridge is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission‑focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial‑grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success. At the core of SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem‑solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve. Position Overview We are seeking an experienced and highly accomplished Program Manager to lead the operations and technology functions supporting Medical Disability Claims (MDC). This senior leader will be responsible for the overall performance, delivery, continuous improvement, and technology enablement of MDC operations. The ideal candidate brings at least 15 years of leadership experience, a strong record of managing complex operations and technology programs, and direct experience working with the VA on IT projects. This role requires a strategic operator who can translate mission requirements into executable plans, lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders and performance, and drive measurable outcomes. The Program Manager will provide executive-level leadership across people, processes, technology, quality, performance, and delivery. Success in this role requires the ability to operate comfortably at both the strategic and tactical levels, balancing day-to-day operational execution with long-term modernization and technology initiatives.   Key Responsibilities Provide executive leadership and accountability for MDC operations, technology, program delivery, performance, and customer satisfaction, ensuring alignment with contractual and mission objectives. Lead and develop cross-functional teams spanning operations, technology, program management, quality, reporting, and support functions, including workforce planning, staffing strategy, succession planning, and leadership development. Own program execution across scope, schedule, budget, staffing, performance, risks, dependencies, and delivery; identify and implement corrective actions and mitigation strategies as needed. Serve as a senior point of contact for VA stakeholders, leveraging knowledge of VA mission priorities, IT governance, acquisition environments, and federal program requirements to build trusted relationships across government, contractor, technical, and operational organizations. Lead VA IT and modernization initiatives supporting MDC, including systems integration, process automation, data and reporting capabilities, cybersecurity coordination, and technology-enabled operational improvements. Translate…