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Senior Program Manager

Arvada, CO, USFull-time$160k2026-10-17 → 2026-11-10
On-site · United States

Core

Managing aerospace and defense programs from contract award through final delivery, serving as the primary customer interface, and leading cross-functional teams to execute program objectives.

Role type

Senior Program Manager (Aerospace/Defense)

Builds

Complex aerospace and defense programs

Domain

Aerospace, Defense, Manufacturing

Required skills

Program management, stakeholder management, financial acumen, risk management, budget forecasting, schedule management, contract management

Preferred skills

PMP Certification, DoD contractual requirements knowledge, MBA, Microsoft Project proficiency

Technologies

Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of assigned programs from contract award through final delivery, Serve as the primary customer interface and foster strong relationships with customers, Maintain accountability for program cost, scope, schedule, performance, and customer satisfaction, Lead cross-functional teams to successfully execute program objectives, Monitor program financial performance, forecasts, risks, and opportunities, Develop and maintain program schedules, milestones, and reporting metrics, Identify, manage, and mitigate technical, cost, and schedule risks, Lead customer reviews, program reviews, and executive status updates, Support proposal activities, negotiations, and program planning efforts

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC