Program Manager, Defense Programs
Core
Lead assigned Department of Defense programs and related defense contracts, owning day-to-day program performance including cost, schedule, customer commitments, and technical coordination.
Role type
Senior hands-on Program Manager
Builds
Defense programs and contract execution
Domain
Aerospace and defense / Government contracting
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Program management, DoD contract execution, cost and schedule management, risk management, cross-functional team leadership, financial performance monitoring, subcontractor management, contract negotiation, proposal support
Preferred skills
PMP certification, Master's degree, Earned Value Management System (EVMS), integrated master schedule development, troubled program recovery, collaborative tool proficiency (Jira, Confluence)
Technologies
Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint), Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, Box
Responsibilities
Own program performance metrics (cost, schedule, delivery), lead operating rhythm (meetings, reviews, risk tracking), serve as primary customer interface, translate contract requirements into program plans, track financial performance, identify risks and drive corrective actions, coordinate across engineering/software/supply chain/finance/security/logistics, manage subcontractor performance, support contract negotiations and modifications, brief senior leadership and government customers, support proposal and capture activities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
