{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"47d3fd56258998ce00f38d1b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/47d3fd56258998ce00f38d1b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/47d3fd56258998ce00f38d1b","title":"Sr. Program Manager","description":"Aitech Defense Systems is renowned for its innovation in rugged embedded systems, designed to operate reliably in the challenging environments of military, defense, aerospace, and space applications. Founded in 1983, Aitech has a rich history of pioneering advancements such as the world’s first conduction-cooled MIL-SPEC VMEbus board and has continually evolved its product line to include state-of-the-art SBCs, GPGPU-based AI applications, and advanced cybersecurity for mission-critical systems.\nJoining us means you’ll be working at the forefront of technology with projects that span across land, sea, air, and space, supporting some of the top prime contractors in the industry. This opportunity will allow you to contribute to groundbreaking projects and push the boundaries of embedded computing technology.\nReports To: Part of Program Execution Office reporting to Chief Delivery Officer.\nRole Overview:\nThe Programs Manager will lead the Integrated Product Team (IPT) and drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, firmware, software, test, quality, and supply chain teams. This role owns program schedule and cost management, serves as the central authority for internal and external customer relationships, and ensures program performance through proactive metrics tracking, risk management, and reporting. The role also interfaces with Business Development (BD) to integrate customer requirements and proposals into program execution.\nKey Responsibilities:\nLead the Integrated Product Team (IPT), coordinating multi-disciplinary teams within a matrixed organization across Engineering, Firmware, Software, Test, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Management.\nTake ownership of program schedules and cost management, establishing baselines for planned cost, design configuration, and schedule during program and proposal kick-off meetings.\nMaintain accurate Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Variance at Completion (VAC) metrics; proactively implement corrective actions for deviations.\nEstablish and track program metrics to monitor performance, progress, and anticipate potential issues.\nPrepare for, lead, and follow up on Program Management Reviews (PMRs) with internal leadership and external customers.\nServe as primary interface to Business Development (BD) for program capture, proposal support, and customer engagement.\nAct as a central authority for the Company in its relationship with internal and external customers.\nRepresent the program in customer meetings, capturing the Customer Voice and integrating feedback into program planning.\nDevelop and implement contingency plans for identified risks, establishing deployment criteria to proactively resolve potential problems.\nEnsure pertinent written records are maintained documenting all agreements, commitments, and program decisions.\nDefine program schedules, milestones, budgets, and resource allocations; monitor progress and enforce accountability.\nEnsure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and customer-specific requirements.\nDrive continuous improvement in program management processes, documentation, and reporting.\nPossess knowledge of the architecture and implementation of complex integrated systems for Defense and Aerospace, including hardware development, integration, and test requirements.\nPrepare program status reports, executive briefings, and dashboards for leadership and stakeholders.\nContribute to weekly and monthly strategic planning, plan execution, and technology roadmap updates.\nKeep team members focused on schedule milestones and objectives, motivating them to develop cost-effective, customer-oriented solutions.\n\nRequirements:\n\nWhat You Bring / Required Qualifications:\nBachelor's Degree in Engineering.\nMust be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.\nMinimum of 10 years of related experience in the Defense and Aerospace sector.\nExperience serving as a principal point of contact for key military and commercial customers.\nPosition Criteria:\nDemonstrated experience in customer communications, negotiations, and proposal management.\nProven ability to lead IPTs, manage matrixed teams, and interface with BD and customers.\nDemonstrated ability managing EAC, VAC, PMRs, schedule, cost, and customer-facing program communications.\nStrong understanding of engineering development processes, complex system integration, and program management principles.\nAbility to manage multiple programs simultaneously and meet aggressive timelines.\nExcellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.\nFamiliarity with program management tools (MS Project, JIRA, or similar).\nPMP certification or MBA is desirable.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience with defense/aerospace standards (DoD, MIL-STD, space-rated systems).\nKnowledge of AI/GPGPU-enabled embedded systems.\nExperience managing multi-million-dollar development programs with matrixed, cross-functional teams.\nWhy Work at Aitech Systems:\nLead high-impact programs and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) supporting aerospace, defense, and space missions.\nDirectly interface with customers and BD teams to shape program strategy and execution.\nTake full ownership of program schedule, cost, risk management, and performance metrics.\nWork onsite in a collaborative, innovative environment with opportunities for career growth.\nCompetitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities.","company":"Aitech","rawCompany":"aitech","city":"Chatsworth","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:28:52.178Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"336414","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"336419","title":"Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"other-guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-parts-and-auxiliary-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Sr. Program Manager","description":"Aitech Defense Systems is renowned for its innovation in rugged embedded systems, designed to operate reliably in the challenging environments of military, defense, aerospace, and space applications. Founded in 1983, Aitech has a rich history of pioneering advancements such as the world’s first conduction-cooled MIL-SPEC VMEbus board and has continually evolved its product line to include state-of-the-art SBCs, GPGPU-based AI applications, and advanced cybersecurity for mission-critical systems.\nJoining us means you’ll be working at the forefront of technology with projects that span across land, sea, air, and space, supporting some of the top prime contractors in the industry. This opportunity will allow you to contribute to groundbreaking projects and push the boundaries of embedded computing technology.\nReports To: Part of Program Execution Office reporting to Chief Delivery Officer.\nRole Overview:\nThe Programs Manager will lead the Integrated Product Team (IPT) and drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, firmware, software, test, quality, and supply chain teams. This role owns program schedule and cost management, serves as the central authority for internal and external customer relationships, and ensures program performance through proactive metrics tracking, risk management, and reporting. The role also interfaces with Business Development (BD) to integrate customer requirements and proposals into program execution.\nKey Responsibilities:\nLead the Integrated Product Team (IPT), coordinating multi-disciplinary teams within a matrixed organization across Engineering, Firmware, Software, Test, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Management.\nTake ownership of program schedules and cost management, establishing baselines for planned cost, design configuration, and schedule during program and proposal kick-off meetings.\nMaintain accurate Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Variance at Completion (VAC) metrics; proactively implement corrective actions for deviations.\nEstablish and track program metrics to monitor performance, progress, and anticipate potential issues.\nPrepare for, lead, and follow up on Program Management Reviews (PMRs) with internal leadership and external customers.\nServe as primary interface to Business Development (BD) for program capture, proposal support, and customer engagement.\nAct as a central authority for the Company in its relationship with internal and external customers.\nRepresent the program in customer meetings, capturing the Customer Voice and integrating feedback into program planning.\nDevelop and implement contingency plans for identified risks, establishing deployment criteria to proactively resolve potential problems.\nEnsure pertinent written records are maintained documenting all agreements, commitments, and program decisions.\nDefine program schedules, milestones, budgets, and resource allocations; monitor progress and enforce accountability.\nEnsure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and customer-specific requirements.\nDrive continuous improvement in program management processes, documentation, and reporting.\nPossess knowledge of the architecture and implementation of complex integrated systems for Defense and Aerospace, including hardware development, integration, and test requirements.\nPrepare program status reports, executive briefings, and dashboards for leadership and stakeholders.\nContribute to weekly and monthly strategic planning, plan execution, and technology roadmap updates.\nKeep team members focused on schedule milestones and objectives, motivating them to develop cost-effective, customer-oriented solutions.\n\nRequirements:\n\nWhat You Bring / Required Qualifications:\nBachelor's Degree in Engineering.\nMust be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.\nMinimum of 10 years of related experience in the Defense and Aerospace sector.\nExperience serving as a principal point of contact for key military and commercial customers.\nPosition Criteria:\nDemonstrated experience in customer communications, negotiations, and proposal management.\nProven ability to lead IPTs, manage matrixed teams, and interface with BD and customers.\nDemonstrated ability managing EAC, VAC, PMRs, schedule, cost, and customer-facing program communications.\nStrong understanding of engineering development processes, complex system integration, and program management principles.\nAbility to manage multiple programs simultaneously and meet aggressive timelines.\nExcellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.\nFamiliarity with program management tools (MS Project, JIRA, or similar).\nPMP certification or MBA is desirable.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience with defense/aerospace standards (DoD, MIL-STD, space-rated systems).\nKnowledge of AI/GPGPU-enabled embedded systems.\nExperience managing multi-million-dollar development programs with matrixed, cross-functional teams.\nWhy Work at Aitech Systems:\nLead high-impact programs and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) supporting aerospace, defense, and space missions.\nDirectly interface with customers and BD teams to shape program strategy and execution.\nTake full ownership of program schedule, cost, risk management, and performance metrics.\nWork onsite in a collaborative, innovative environment with opportunities for career growth.\nCompetitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities.","datePosted":"2026-04-14T10:28:52.178Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T10:28:52.178Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Aitech","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Chatsworth","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"47d3fd56258998ce00f38d1b"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/47d3fd56258998ce00f38d1b"}}