Program Manager

SciTec

$170K — $232K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in STEM or Business
  • 15+ years of project management experience in software development
  • Experience with Earned Value Management in the defense sector
  • Track record managing large, complex software or systems integration programs
  • Expertise in resource planning and staffing across diverse teams
  • Strong problem-solving capabilities in technical settings
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized
  • Ability to obtain DoD security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Lead program lifecycle planning and execution for design and development
  • Develop project plans covering budget, schedule, and resource allocation
  • Identify and mitigate risks to ensure program integrity
  • Manage change effectively, analyzing scope, schedule, and cost impacts
  • Drive growth initiatives through proposal and negotiation efforts
  • Support technical leads in managing requirements and execution planning
  • Communicate technical progress and insights through program status reports
  • Cultivate stakeholder relationships with customers and subcontractors
  • Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality
  • Ensure compliance and performance measurement through EVMS activities
  • Manage CSDR operations and deliverables
  • Oversee program financial management including budgeting and variance analysis

Benefits

  • 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
  • 100% company-paid HSA Medical insurance with 2 buy-up options
  • 80% company-paid Dental insurance
  • 100% company-paid Vision insurance
  • 100% company-paid Life insurance
  • 100% company-paid Long-term Disability insurance
  • 100% company-paid Hospital Indemnity insurance
  • Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance
  • Short-term Disability insurance
  • Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
  • Discretionary Performance Bonus
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Generous Paid Time Off including Holidays
  • Flexible Work Hours
Full Job Description
SciTec is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead and oversee execution of complex, mission-critical software systems within a defense environment. This role is responsible for ensuring that end-to-end design, development, system integration, verification, and validation efforts are executed with rigor, aligned to program objectives, and delivered on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience managing software-intensive defense programs, with the ability to coordinate across technical teams, customers, primes, and subcontractors; manage cost, schedule, and risk; and drive execution in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.

Responsibilities
  • Lead planning and execution of design, development, integration and test activities across the program lifecycle
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including budget, schedule, resources, and dependencies
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks
  • Drive change management activities, including analysis of impacts to scope, schedule, and cost
  • Drive growth through ECP proposals and negoatiations
  • Support technical leadership in requirements management, roadmap alignment, and execution planning
  • Prepare and deliver program status reports, translating technical progress into actionable insights for leadership and customers
  • Manage stakeholder relationships, including government customers, subcontractors, and internal leadership
  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and program execution quality
  • Support program reviews, demonstrations, and external engagements
  • Oversee EVMS activities, ensuring compliance with earned value requirements and accurate performance measurement
  • Lead CSDR management, including planning, coordination, and delivery of required cost and software data reporting artifacts
  • Manage overall program financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost-control initiatives
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree, preferred with a STEM or Business focus
  • 15+ years of professional experience in software development project management
  • Experience with Earned Value Management in Defense industry
  • Experience managing large, complex software or systems integration programs
  • Experience with resource planning and staffing across multi-disciplinary teams
  • Strong problem-solving skills in complex, technical environments
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to achieve DoD security clearance

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred:
  • Active DoD security clearance
  • Experience managing subcontractors and external partners
  • Experience supporting mission systems, space, or missile warning programs


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Benefits

SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:
  • 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
  • 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
  • 80% company paid Dental insurance
  • 100% company paid Vision insurance
  • 100% company paid Life insurance
  • 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
  • 100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance
  • Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance
  • Short-term Disability insurance
  • Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
  • Discretionary Performance Bonus
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
  • Flexible Work Hours


The pay range for this position is $170,000 to $232,000 per year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

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