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This role combines program leadership with strategic growth in a defense-focused environment.Compensation / BenefitsPaid Time Off401K with Employer Match and Profit SharingHealth and Wellness BenefitsLearning and Development OpportunitiesReferral ProgramEmployee Stock Purchase PlanResponsibilitiesDefine and launch strategic and operational initiatives for Air Force/Space Force programsCollaborate with stakeholders to set schedules, assign responsibilities, and report statusLead the development and prioritization of business requirementsCreate and implement change management with documentation, comms, and trainingManage complex program tasks and establish standards for scheduling, admin, and accountingPlan, allocate budgets and resources to meet program goalsDirect and coordinate both routine and complex projects and programsGenerate technical and management reports for customers with other departmentsWork with multiple departments to support company objectives and continuous improvementTravel periodically to customer and supplier sites to support execution and business developmentKey requirementsBachelor's degree from a four-year university4+ years of project management or program-related experiencePMP certification is an assetEngineering/operations background with current project/program management experienceStrong grasp of project and change management principlesProven management and leadership skillsAbility to schedule and manage tasks effectivelyAbility to translate business needs into technical solutionsExcellent organization and communication skills (written and oral)Ability to break down complex inputs into actionable plansExcellent interpersonal and negotiation skillsStrong problem-solving abilities and risk/opportunity managementKnowledge of program management best practices, risk/contract management, ITAR regulationsProficiency in MS Office, Project; experience with Smart Sheets, SAP, Agile PLM, Power BI, Dynamics 365 preferredUS citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain DoD clearanceleadershipnegotiationcommunication (written and oral)Microsoft Office (Project)Smart SheetsSAP","company":"Curtiss-Wright","rawCompany":"curtisswright","city":"Millbrae","state":"CA","isRemote":true,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-26T13:27:45.886Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"},{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541611","title":"Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services","slug":"administrative-management-and-general-management-consulting-services"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Air Force Program Manager - Remote","description":"OverviewAs a Program Manager for PacStar programs, you drive mission-critical initiatives for Air Force/Space Force contracts and oversee follow-on business development and proposals. 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