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Program Manager - Defense

Irving, Texas💼 Full-time💰 $147,760–$147,760🗓 2026-09-17 → 2026-09-27

Core

Program Manager for Caterpillar Defense's machine segment, coordinating internal teams and external government customers to translate requirements into marketable items for federal contracting.

Role type

Senior Program Manager (Government Contracting)

Builds

Marketable items and solutions for US Department of Defense, Federal agencies, and allied militaries

Domain

Defense / Heavy Machinery / Government Contracting

Required skills

Program management, US Government contracting, supplier negotiation, cost and pricing strategy, cross-functional leadership, problem resolution

Preferred skills

Knowledge of machine products and Caterpillar systems, experience with NPI/CPI/NTI programs

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Lead major proposals and negotiate final agreements; develop and monitor program execution plans; align customer requirements with commercial offerings; manage supplier and subcontractor execution; resolve execution challenges and quality issues; travel to field to monitor customer satisfaction and supplier performance

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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