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Senior Program Manager

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $146,000–$146,000🗓 2026-09-24 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead program execution for hardware and software product development in the defense sector, managing scope, schedule, risks, and financial targets for critical programs serving military customers.

Role type

Senior Program Manager (Defense/Government Contracting)

Builds

Hardware and software systems for warfighter applications (wearable tech, mission command tools)

Domain

Defense technology / Government contracting

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Program management, contract lifecycle management, financial acumen, schedule risk mitigation, stakeholder management, communication strategy

Preferred skills

Hardware and software development lifecycle experience, MS Project proficiency, PMP certification

Technologies

MS Project

Responsibilities

Manage overall program schedule including critical path tracking and risk mitigations, navigate customer change requests while maintaining program velocity, ensure decisions support on-contract growth, build trust with cross-functional teams and customers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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