Program Management Mgr - L5
Overview
In this role you drive end-to-end program execution for tactical missile development, aligning technology maturation with program milestones and production readiness. You collaborate with engineering, finance, supply chain, and other groups to deliver capable, fieldable missile systems. You’ll manage customer relations, proposals, and contracts while shaping development to reduce risk and enable transition to production. This position offers mission impact, a fast-paced environment, and work-life balance support.
Compensation / BenefitsMedicalDentalVisionFlexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10)401(k) matchPaid time off
ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end program execution from concept to production transitionMature critical technologies and insert them into the missiles business lineDerive and execute missile development programs, from inception through demonstrationOversee cost, schedule, and technical performance across functions (engineering, finance, supply chain, manufacturing)Negotiate contracts and changes, prepare proposals and budgets, define technical approach and schedulesServe as primary interface with customers and business development for ongoing relationsEstablish milestones, monitor master plans, and identify and resolve program issues
Key requirements5+ years of direct program/project management experience or 8–10+ years in engineering/manufacturing/defenseU.S. citizen with ability to obtain Secret clearanceAbility to obtain and hold DoD Secret clearanceStrong cross-functional team-building, stakeholder alignment, and leadership of integrated teamsExcellent verbal and written communication for executive/military audiencescross-functional collaborationstakeholder alignmentexecutive/military communicationProgram Performance Management (PPM)Earned Value Management (EVM) as CAM or PMcost-type contract execution