Senior Program Manager

Pohlad Companies

$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in program management or engineering leadership, preferably in defense or government contracting.
  • Proven success in leading complex programs with multiple stakeholders.
  • Experience in managing program scope, schedule, cost, and risk while effectively communicating with customers.
  • Comprehensive understanding of U.S. Government contracting practices, including FAR and DFARS.
  • Proficiency in program planning tools and project management systems.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex government and commercial programs from proposal to delivery and sustainment.
  • Serve as the primary customer interface, driving cross-functional execution across various teams.
  • Proactively manage program risks and maintain strong customer relationships.
  • Ensure successful program outcomes through disciplined program management practices.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and program performance.

Benefits

  • Global team recognized for their passion for inventing.
  • Exposure to first-of-a-kind products and projects.
  • Training and development from industry-leading experts.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) matching, medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Generous PTO, paid holidays, and parental leave for both parents.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
Full Job Description
As part of a collaborative and high-performing team, you will have the opportunity to lead complex programs that directly impact our customers' missions and strategic objectives. Your work will help deliver engineered solutions that support those who protect, serve, and operate in some of the world's most demanding environments.

At Jered, Senior Program Managers operate as "Mini General Managers," accountable for the overall success of their programs across scope, schedule, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction. As Program Manager, you will lead complex government and commercial programs from proposal through delivery and sustainment, serving as the primary customer interface while driving cross-functional execution across engineering, operations, procurement, contracts, finance, and manufacturing teams.

This role requires a strategic thinker with strong operational leadership skills, a deep understanding of government contracting, and the ability to successfully balance customer expectations, business objectives, and program performance. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex challenges, and are passionate about delivering results, we'd love to hear from you.

Success Criteria

Success in this role means consistently delivering programs that meet or exceed customer expectations while achieving business objectives related to scope, schedule, cost, quality, and profitability. The ideal candidate will effectively lead cross-functional teams, proactively manage program risks, maintain strong customer relationships, and drive accountability throughout the program lifecycle.

Success will also be demonstrated through the ability to apply government contracting requirements, execute disciplined program management practices, resolve challenges through data-driven decision making, support business growth through proposal and capture activities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and program performance. Strong communication, leadership, and customer engagement skills will be critical to ensuring successful program outcomes and long-term customer partnerships.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of program management, project management, or engineering leadership experience, preferably within defense, government contracting, manufacturing, or engineered systems environments.
  • Demonstrated success leading complex programs involving cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders.
  • Experience managing program scope, schedule, cost, risk, and customer communications.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. Government contracting practices, including FAR and DFARS requirements.
  • Proficiency with program planning tools, project management systems, and performance reporting methodologies.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • US Person


Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical discipline.
  • PMP, DAU, or equivalent project management certification.
  • Experience supporting U.S. Navy customers, shipbuilding programs, or maritime systems.
  • Experience within engineered-to-order manufacturing, fabrication, or machine shop environments.
  • Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM), baseline control, business analytics, and program performance metrics.
  • Experience transitioning development programs into production and sustainment environments.


You've learned about what you'll be doing, here are the benefits you'll gain when you join our team:
  • Global team recognized for their passion of inventing
  • First-of-a-kind product culture and project exposure
  • Training and development from industry-leading experts
  • Cutting edge benefit programs that include: 401(k) & matching; Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; Disability & Life Insurance; PTO, Paid Holidays, & Parental Leave for both Parents; Tuition Reimbursement


#AreaOfInterest:Engineering

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