Program Manager

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About Apollo

Apollo Information Systems is a cybersecurity services company delivering comprehensive security and compliance programs to organizations that need measurable protection without the burden of building it alone. Backed by a Series A investment led by Syn Ventures, Apollo is pioneering a cybersecurity-as-a-service model that replaces fragmented tools and episodic engagements with unified, outcome-driven security programs.

Through Apollo Aegis - a subscription-based cybersecurity and compliance platform - and a full portfolio of managed security, advisory, assessment, incident response, and offensive security services, Apollo helps organizations reduce risk, simplify operations, and maintain continuous compliance. Apollo's primary markets include state and local government, K-12 and higher education, and mid-market enterprises, with deep specialization in election security.

Our Culture

We are growing rapidly and have significant expansion plans and growth capital. We foster a collaborative environment where deep cybersecurity expertise meets business acumen, enabling our professionals to solve complex security challenges while building lasting client partnerships. We pride ourselves on our integrity and ethics. You’ll find smart, professional, mission-driven, hardworking, genuinely kind and good colleagues here. We primarily work remotely but have a hub in Denver.

Position Overview

The Program Manager owns the portfolio of Cybersecurity Services provided to the State of Texas and is the single point of accountability for delivery performance. Apollo is responsible for a continuously replenishing portfolio of assessments, advisory and incident engagements, and managed service onboardings, each with its own customer, schedule and acceptance criteria, governed by one set of contractual obligations and a single prime relationship. This is a customer-facing, hands-on program leadership role. Success is measured by engagements landing on time, deliverables accepted on first submission, clean financials, and a prime contractor who never has to ask Apollo where something stands.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full delivery lifecycle for the portfolio of concurrent engagements under the DIR MSS contract
• Maintain program- and project-level plans, milestone schedules, and RAID logs
• Run the full delivery cadence including managing the full-service request and task order lifecycle (intake, scoping, estimate, execution, delivery, acceptance, closeout)
• Serve as the primary liaison between Apollo leadership, business units, SAIC, DIR, customer stakeholders, and Apollo's project manager, assessment and engineering teams
• Set the communication and escalation cadence for each engagement
• Own the program budget , with support from Project Managers, across all projects, including the revenue/cost forecast, staffing and vendor costs, and margin and utilization reporting by engagement and total program
• Identify cross-

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recast, escalation path, and SAIC governance cadence outright, with the outgoing Program Manager available only for consultation

• Deliver the first full monthly program review

Company Values

We have created a fantastic corporate culture – our values drive our behaviors. Here are the expectations:

• Passion for cybersecurity and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security.
• Customer Outcomes: Their success is our success, we are business partners
• Entrepreneurial Approach: fast decision making, empowerment, focus on results, test and learn
• Win Together: Intense Collaboration, no silos
• Integrity is paramount

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, the company covers 100% of employee premiums and 90% of dependent premiums on base plans
• Unlimited PTO, 7 paid sick days, and 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) with 4% company match after 90 days, immediately vested
• Company‑paid life insurance at 1x annual salary
• Company‑paid Short‑Term Disability (STD) and Long‑Term Disability (LTD) coverage
• $125 monthly home‑office tech stipend for internet, equipment, and other technology needs
• Amazing colleagues, a collaborative environment, and a supportive, growth‑focused culture

Apollo-IS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Apollo-IS provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Apollo Information Systems is CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) compliant and requires all employees to complete a background check and obtain CJIS certification.