Senior Program Manager

Astrion$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • 15 years of experience with DoD programs
  • Experience collaborating with DoD and industry partners
  • Knowledge of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) acquisition processes
  • Strong organizational and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Support program analysis and documentation per DoD standards
  • Collaborate with senior managers and analysts to achieve project goals
  • Demonstrate effective organizational skills in task management
  • Work efficiently under limited guidance in a fast-paced environment
  • Handle multiple high-priority tasks concurrently
  • Contribute within a team and communicate effectively
  • Prioritize tasks and manage communications with senior leadership

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
  • Collaborative and high-performance work culture
  • Engagement with senior leaders and high-stakes projects
  • Potential for travel up to 20%
  • Work on impactful defense-related programs
Full Job Description
Overview

Senior Program Manager

JOB LOCATION: Huntsville, Alabama

JOB STATUS: Full Time

CLEARANCE: Secret

Travel: 20%

 

The Senior Program Manager is a strategic leader who supports the Utility Helicopters Project Manager (UHPO) whose duties will oversee and coordinate multiple related projects to achieve overarching organizational goals. They are responsible for ensuring a program's overall success by managing budgets, resources, schedules, reporting, and stakeholders at a high level. The Senior Program Manager will define and communicate the program vision, scope, and objectives to align with UHPO broader strategic goals. Identify and mitigate program-level risks, issues, and develop mitigation strategies to meet Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customer requirements. Senior Program Manager will provide guidance, mentorship, and support to a team and other staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Communicate and manage customer expectations with Army Security Assistance Enterprise (ASAE) stakeholders at all levels, including senior leaders and contracted vendors. Evaluate program performance against key metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement, innovation, and learning. Ensure the program adheres to United States Government (USG) policies, procedures, and quality standards.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

  • Bachelors degree
  • 15 years of relevant DoD experience
  • Experience working with other Department of Defense (DoD) organizations as well as industry partners
  • Experience supporting FMS acquisition programs

RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Provides support to the analysis of results and preparation of reports and documentation in accordance with applicable DoD standards and regulations.
  • Receives guidance from senior level managers, functional leads and/or analysts to work as part of a team to accomplish the assigned tasks.
  • Provides evidence of possessing organization skills.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with limited guidance or oversight.
  • Ability to work several high-priority tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to work within a team environment and communicate effectively.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and communicate within a team and senior leaders.
  • Self-starter, detail oriented, able to prioritize multiple tasks, and possess excellent organizational skills.

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