Portfolio Manager [PfM] with a minimum of 8 years of experience in program leadership and/or technical oversight of defense projects to lead a key portfolio of programs supporting the development and integration of mission systems for our Air Force and DoW customers. This position is located in Dayton, Ohio and will require a U.S. Government Security Clearance.

OVERVIEW /

Reporting directly to the CEO, this professional serves as a bridge between customer needs and technical delivery. The PfM will shape mission relevant solutions, support capture and growth activities, and translate requirements into executable program deliverables across six programs, focused on verification of missions systems components and integration of capabilities onto platforms for US DoW Customers.

The PfM will work closely with customers, the growth team, and engineering to identify and mature opportunities, define value propositions, prioritize investments across programs, and ensure solutions are scalable and relevant across the portfolio. By balancing customer mission, pipeline growth, and portfolio health, this role drives sustainable business outcomes while ensuring program performance consistency, risk management, and return on investment across multiple initiatives.

This position requires close collaboration with government customers, primes/subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to balance strategy, growth, and execution objectives. This role requires a strong background in systems integration, software engineering concepts, and digital engineering practices to effectively guide cross-functional teams in the delivery of complex technical solutions. PfM's maintain a focus on, and ensure:

• Establishing, building, and deepening relationships with Portfolio customers to ensure performance is customer-focused
• Measurable growth of Portfolio through securing of follow on work.
• Successful execution of the Portfolio's Programs based on contractual commitments (technical delivery on schedule, on budget);
• Regular communication of Portfolio Performance to Tangram leadership (and other stakeholders, as needed).

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE/

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree within any of these disciplines, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or Operations Management, equivalent successful experience in a similar industry role.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience managing, supporting, or leading technical programs in a Federal Government (DoW) environment, ideally involving the development and integration of new mission systems.
• Strong understanding of software engineering concepts, specifically DoW software and systems engineering environments including software development life cycle (SDLC), agile practices, and systems integration.
• Demonstrated experience growing the scope and or value of programs or portfolios organically within the DoW market.
• Possess a current/or recent U.S. Government Security Clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 20%
• Position based in Dayton, Ohio

We are committed to staying rooted in our core value of Team First. For that reason, we've designed a highly competitive benefits program and supportive work environment to engage employees and their families.

• Hybrid work options
• Flexible Working Hours, 10 paid holidays, and generous Paid Time Off
• Employer Paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Access to group rating plans for Life Insurance
• Employer contribution to Health Savings Account
• Competitive 401K employer match
• A work environment and culture that fosters transparency, collaboration and well-being