Program Manager

DescriptionWho We Are Aptima is a technological leader in the national security industry. Our mission is to drive the future of national security by engineering scalable solutions that fuse technological innovation with human potential to transform how individuals and teams train, develop, and perform in mission-critical environments.Our culture is rooted in our core values, which have evolved over time and our employees have embraced: Integrity, Ingenuity, Excellence, Respect, Engagement, Teamwork. At our core, Aptima researches, develops, and innovates within an area that engineering firms largely ignore, the human component. To impact the world in meaningful ways, you must bring those innovations to light, and that is precisely what we do.How You Will Make An ImpactProgram Managers at Aptima lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and control of multiple projects within a multi-project portfolio designed to achieve specific organizational objectives. This role owns scheduling, staffing, risk management, subcontractor and consultant coordination, and financial performance across programs.You will develop and maintain strong customer relationships that are central to Aptima’s success. You will partner closely with technical leads to translate program vision into executable plans and ensure successful delivery of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) capabilities for the United States Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.In this role, you will work onsite with technical teams, customers, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure programs are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.Key ResponsibilitiesPlanIdentify staffing needs and coordinate hiring with leadership and support organizationsDevelop and maintain integrated program plans to ensure on-time, on-budget deliveryDefine program scope, milestones, objectives, and resource requirements in alignment with customer and contractual needsEstablish roles, responsibilities, and performance-based metrics for cost, schedule, quality, and riskIdentify subcontractor needs and develop associated work plans and contractual documentationExecuteCoordinate daily execution with portfolio managers, technical leads, customers, and subcontractorsExecute and adapt program plans using Agile or hybrid management approachesManage schedule, performance, deliverables, and risk mitigation strategiesResolve program issues and conflicts in partnership with leadershipEnsure deliverables meet contractual, technical, and quality requirementsMonitor and ControlTrack program performance using cost, schedule, risk, and quality metricsProvide regular status updates and communicate program health to stakeholdersEnsure compliance with Government regulations, contracts, and internal Aptima processesEngage Contracts and leadership as needed to maintain compliance and mitigate riskIdentify process improvements and support implementation through governance channelsDevelop BusinessEngage customers through thought leadership to support growth of existing and future programsMaintain awareness of new opportunities and support pipeline developmentSupport development of SOWs, PWSs, ROMs, subcontractor SOWs, and proposal inputsRequirementsMinimum Education & Experience:Masters’ Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or related field plus a minimum of three years of progressive experience in managing large and complex projects or programs (5M+ per year). Experience and education may be substituted by outstanding history of achievement.Current (min) Secret security clearance, with an active TS, TS/SCI, and/or SAP desired.Willingness to travel when necessary Desired Education & ExperienceCertified Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.Program management within the Modeling and Simulation domainProgram management within the Air ForceAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.