[Hiring] Executive Vice President, Program Delivery @Nava PBC

Role Description

The EVP of Program Delivery owns the enterprise delivery system –– ensuring Nava can reliably, predictably, and profitably deliver on all client commitments.

This executive leader operates within a matrixed organization, where delivery outcomes depend on tight coordination across:

• Program Delivery and portfolios
• Product, engineering, and design (practices)
• Delivery Operations
• Finance, People Ops, and Business Development

The EVP, Program Delivery is co-equal to Nava's EVP, Growth. Growth creates demand and Delivery fulfills and sustains it –– both are required for durable performance.

Rather than relying on direct authority alone, the EVP succeeds by:

• Establishing clear operating models and decision rights
• Aligning multiple functions around shared outcomes
• Building systems that reduce friction across organizational boundaries

This role oversees a multi-layered Program Delivery organization (80+ people) and is responsible for ensuring consistent, high-quality execution across complex, mission-critical engagements.

In parallel, the EVP designs and operates a unified, MCP-native delivery system – a real-time, intelligent layer that integrates program execution, financial performance, staffing, and risk into a single system.

Success in this role requires improving both delivery outcomes and the system through which delivery happens.

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading delivery in government contracting or similarly regulated environments
• Proven experience overseeing large, complex program portfolios
• Experience leading leaders in scaled organizations (multi-layered delivery teams)
• Deep expertise in program, portfolio, and delivery management
• Strong financial acumen, including forecasting and EAC management

Requirements

• Experience in digital services, software delivery, or modernization programs
• Experience improving operational maturity in scaling organizations
• Familiarity with AI-enabled or data-driven delivery models
• Experience working across federal, state, and/or local government programs

Benefits

• Health coverage — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs
• Insurance coverage — Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost
• Time off — vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays to rest and recharge
• Company holidays — enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO
• Annual bonus — when Nava meets its goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus
• Parental leave — paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your home
• Wellness program — full platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support tools
• Virtual care — see doctors online with no copay through UnitedHealthcare’s virtual visit program
• Sabbatical leave — earn extended unpaid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest
• 401(k) match — Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan
• Flexible work — remote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilities
• Home office setup — company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needs
• Utility support — monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses
• Learning opportunities — internal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skills
• Development opportunities — LinkedIn Learning access & an annual allowance for courses, tuition, & certs
• Referral bonus — get rewarded when you refer great people who join the Nava team
• Commuter benefits — pre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicable
• Supportive culture — A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely care