Air Force Program Manager - Remote
Overview:
As 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. You lead cross-functional teams, define schedules and work plans, and manage budgets to ensure timely, compliant delivery. You will collaborate with stakeholders to translate needs into actionable plans and develop change management practices. This role combines program leadership with strategic growth in a defense-focused environment. Compensation / Benefits Paid Time Off 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing Health and Wellness Benefits Learning and Development Opportunities Referral Program Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Responsibilities:
- Define and launch strategic and operational initiatives for Air Force/Space Force programs
- Collaborate with stakeholders to set schedules, assign responsibilities, and report status
- Lead the development and prioritization of business requirements
- Create and implement change management with documentation, comms, and training
- Manage complex program tasks and establish standards for scheduling, admin, and accounting
- Plan, allocate budgets and resources to meet program goals
- Direct and coordinate both routine and complex projects and programs
- Generate technical and management reports for customers with other departments
- Work with multiple departments to support company objectives and continuous improvement
- Travel periodically to customer and supplier sites to support execution and business development
Key requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year university 4+ years of project management or program-related experiencePMP certification is an asset
- Engineering/operations background with current project/program management experience
- Strong grasp of project and change management principles
- Proven management and leadership skills
- Ability to schedule and manage tasks effectively
- Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
- Excellent organization and communication skills (written and oral)
- Ability to break down complex inputs into actionable plans
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities and risk/opportunity management
- Knowledge of program management best practices, risk/contract management, ITAR regulations
- Proficiency 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