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This is a mission-driven opportunity at Trimble to shape secure, high-reliability technologies for global missions.Compensation / BenefitsMedicalDentalVisionLifeDisabilityTime off plans and retirement plansResponsibilitiesAct as the primary strategic voice and customer liaison for military clients across Air Force, Navy, and ArmyLead cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams through full product development lifecycleOwn total program execution including schedule, risk, and financial performance; manage baseline integrationsDrive process discipline and scale the military GPS and PNT portfolioOversee contractual and technical documentation deliverables (SDRL/CDRL)Key requirements4 to 7 years of proven program management experience leading complex hardware and software projectsExperience managing full product development lifecycles in defense, aerospace, or high-reliability manufacturingStrong customer-facing experience balancing technical demands with internal capacityProficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPointU.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain U.S. Security ClearanceCross-functional collaborationStakeholder managementEffective communication with defense clientsDefense contracting frameworks (SDRL/CDRL, NDAs, PIAs, TAA)Military GPS, navigation platforms, or PNT technologies (bonus)Hardware-software integration","company":"Trimble Navigation","rawCompany":"trimble navigation","city":"San Jose","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-26T13:32:52.276Z","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":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"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":"541370","title":"Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services","slug":"surveying-and-mapping-except-geophysical-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Engineering Project/Program Manager","description":"OverviewAs Defense Program Manager, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of military GPS and PNT solutions, bridging hardware and software engineering with defense partners. 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