1720 - Program Manager

Sigma Defense • $112K — $140K *

Panama City, FL 32404In-Person

Aerospace & Defense

8 - 10 years of experience

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Qualifications

9+ years supervising maintenance and repair of U.S. Navy vessels or air-cushion vehicles.
5+ years of program management experience in aviation or shipboard settings.
Demonstrated experience leading large technical teams in high-tempo environments.
Strong background in designing quality control systems and processes.
Familiarity with the Navy 3-M System and relevant industry standards (J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620).
Experience ensuring compliance with NAVSEA welding certification and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT).
Ability to manage budgets and analyze costs effectively.

Responsibilities

Direct all maintenance, repair, and engineering support activities.
Serve as senior liaison with internal stakeholders and leadership.
Coordinate workflow across technical teams and subcontractors.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and organizational policies.
Develop integrated master schedules and operational milestones.
Manage program budgets and track expenditures effectively.
Lead performance management and workforce planning for assigned personnel.

Benefits

Dental and Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance including HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
Life and AD&D coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
12 (Floating) Holidays
Educational Assistance

Full Job Description

Program Manager to be responsible for leading and managing a complex maintenance and engineering support program focused on naval or maritime platforms. This role oversees all technical, financial, schedule, quality, and reporting activities to ensure the successful delivery of maintenance, modification, repair, and test operations conducted by multi-disciplinary teams.

This is a contingent position that is pending award of contract. This means that the position is subject to the successful awarding of a contract and will be confirmed once the contract is finalized. The candidate selected for this role will be offered the position on the condition that the contract is awarded to our organization.

Requirements

9+ or more years supervising maintenance, repair, or modification of air-cushion vehicles, aircraft, or U.S. Navy ships.
5+ years of concurrent program management experience within an air-cushion vehicle organization or an aviation/shipboard maintenance or repair environment.
Proven ability to lead large technical teams in a high-tempo operational or maintenance setting.
Demonstrated experience designing and managing quality control systems and processes.
Familiarity with the Navy 3-M (Maintenance and Material Management) System.
Strong understanding of industry standards including:

J-STD-001
IPC-A-610
IPC-A-620

Experience overseeing or ensuring compliance with NAVSEA welding certification requirements and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) procedures.
Ability to integrate these standards into program operations to achieve consistent, high-quality results.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
Experience managing budgets, analyzing costs, and overseeing subcontractor or vendor performance.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex technical work across multi-disciplinary teams.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Candidate Differentiators:

Previous leadership roles supporting naval maintenance, test, or overhaul environments.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies.

Personnel Clearance Level:

Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher.
Clearance may be sponsored for the right candidate.

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):

Direct all day-to-day activities for maintenance, repair, modification, testing, and engineering support efforts.
Serve as the primary senior liaison with internal stakeholders, customers, and senior leadership.
Coordinate workflow, tasking, and priorities across technical teams, production personnel, quality specialists, logisticians, and subcontractors.
Ensure all work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable standards, certifications, and organizational policies.
Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, resource plans, staffing strategies, and operational milestones.
Allocate labor and material resources to meet operational timelines and technical requirements.
Lead workforce planning, hiring, onboarding, and performance management for assigned personnel.
Manage program budgets, track expenditures, and maintain alignment with approved funding levels.
Oversee financial forecasting, cost analysis, burn-rate monitoring, and adherence to internal financial controls.
Prepare and deliver all required program reports, status updates, and progress summaries to leadership.
Oversee compliance with welding certifications, inspection requirements, and non-destructive testing practices.
Lead internal reviews, identify deficiencies, and implement corrective actions to ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes.
Ensure all work is performed in accordance with applicable safety regulations and facility policies.
Identify program risks, develop mitigation plans, and ensure proactive resolution of technical, scheduling, or resource-related issues.
Maintain compliance with access and personnel requirements as applicable to high-security or controlled work environments.
Lead regular technical and programmatic meetings, briefings, and coordination sessions.
Maintain clear, timely communication with leadership, team members, and external partners.
Prepare executive-level briefings, analytical reports, and deliverables summarizing program performance.

Salary Range: $112,000 - $140,000 annually.

Benefits

Dental and Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
Life and AD&D coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
12 (Floating) Holidays
Educational Assistance
Highly Competitive Salary

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