Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials, Business, Finance, or related field.
5-7 years in program or product management.
7+ years in a defense-focused supplier or prime contractor role.
Experience leading complex technical programs.
Proven cross-functional leadership in a matrixed environment.
Exceptional communication skills.
Eligibility for DoD SECRET Clearance.
Responsibilities
Lead program execution from sales handoff to delivery.
Serve as the primary customer interface for updates.
Maintain integrated schedules and execution plans.
Own program financials including revenue and cost management.
Identify and mitigate risks across various domains.
Drive performance in a cross-functional matrix environment.
Manage scope and contract changes.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on technically complex programs.
Engagement with both defense and commercial customers.
Cross-functional collaboration with diverse teams.
Potential for career advancement in a defense-focused environment.
Access to professional development resources.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary
The Program Manager (PM) is an individual contributor who leads integrated product team (IPTs) through the lifecycle of a program. The PM will coordinate with engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality to guide a program from initial bid to the customer through completion. The PM is the quarterback of the integrated product team and ensures all functional roles are working together effectively towards the program goals. A successful candidate will have deep experience managing cost, schedule, and system performance to ensure customer and business outcomes are met. This role also requires managing the Bill of Materials (BOM), refining and managing product specifications with the support of the engineering team, owning the integrated master schedule (IMS), defining the work breakdown structure (WBS), and making cost estimations throughout the program's life. The PM will work with customers on a recurring basis to provide updates on program performance.
The PM serves as the central integration point across engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, finance, and business development. Success requires strong technical fluency, disciplined program execution, proactive risk management, and clear communication with demanding defense and commercial customers.
Responsibilities
Lead program execution from sales handoff through delivery.
Serve as the primary customer interface for technical and schedule updates.
Maintain integrated schedules, execution plans, and cross-functional alignment.
Own program financials: revenue, cost, margin, forecasting, and corrective actions.
Identify and mitigate technical, schedule, supply chain, and financial risks.
Drive cross-functional performance in a matrixed environment.
Manage scope and contract changes.
Deliver required program documentation and reporting.
Resolve technical and quality issues with internal teams and customers.
Support proposals, vendor evaluations, feasibility reviews, and follow-on opportunities.
Ensure compliance with AS9100, regulatory, and export-control requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials, Business, Finance or related discipline.
5-7 years of experience working in a program or product management role.
7+ years of experience working for a defense focused supplier or prime defense contractor.
Experience leading technically complex or developmental programs.
Proven cross-functional leadership in a matrixed environment.
Exceptional communication skills.
Must be eligible to obtain a DoD SECRET Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree.
7+ years of experience working in a program or product management role.
10+ years of experience working for a defense focused supplier or prime defense contractor.
