Corvid Technologies is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Program Manager to join our growing Fuzing & Safety Device team. This role will lead the development, qualification, and transition to production of advanced fuzing and safety devices for next-generation munitions.
The Program Manager will own the cost, schedule, and contractual performance of assigned programs while leading cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Supply Chain, and Contracts. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and problem solver who can build lasting customer relationships, manage competing priorities, and guide teams through complex technical challenges.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead programs from requirements definition and design through prototyping, qualification testing, and transition to Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP)
- Serve as the primary customer contact for DoD program offices and prime system integrators
- Lead major program reviews, including System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), and Critical Design Reviews (CDR)
- Manage program budgets, establish baselines, track performance, and develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
- Coordinate systems, mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing engineering teams and supporting functions
- Identify technical, cost, and schedule risks and implement mitigation plans
- Partner with Contracts and Pricing teams to manage scope, develop Statements of Work (SOW), and support proposals, follow-on efforts, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECP)
- Ensure program activities meet applicable defense acquisition regulations, FAR/DFARS requirements, and fuzing and ordnance safety requirements
Required Qualifications:- Candidate must be a US Citizen and be eligible to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance
- Bachelor'sDegree in Engineering or relevant discipline and at least 5 years of relevant work experience with at least a year of program management experience
- Demonstrated experience managing hardware through design, supply chain, and production activities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project and developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules
- Knowledge of Earned Value Management principles and defense acquisition lifecycles, including the 5000 series
- Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage priorities, customer expectations, and cross-functional accountability
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience with munitions, fuzing, warheads, or defense electronic systems
- Familiarity with fuzing safety review boards and applicable standards, including FISTRP, AFSRB, MIL-STD-1316, MIL-STD-1901, and JOTP-052
- Project or program management certification, such as PMP
