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Principal Program Manager

USA💼 Full-time💰 $133,500–$284,000🗓 2026-07-20 → 2026-07-30

Core

Direct defense technology programs from concept to completion, managing cost, schedule, and technical performance for government customers.

Role type

Principal Program Manager

Builds

End-to-end defense solutions for space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains

Domain

Defense / Government Contracting

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

proposal management, risk management, subcontractor management, budget and cost control, contract negotiation, strategic planning, program execution, agile software development oversight, KPI management

Preferred skills

customer engagement and briefing, strategic thinking, DoD/Intelligence Community experience, large prime-integrator program background, PMP certification, EVMS expertise, image processing knowledge, software development leadership, cross-functional team leadership

Technologies

Flow Support Security

Responsibilities

Direct programs through all phases from concept to completion; shape customer acquisitions and lead capture development; drive post-award program performance to meet financial goals; own cost, schedule, and technical performance; participate in contract negotiations; prepare proposals and business plans; serve as primary customer point of contact; develop strategic plans aligned to customer roadmaps; lead technical and administrative staff; manage KPIs across performance metrics; maintain integrated master schedules; oversee agile software development and testing; manage risks proactively; oversee budgets and financial execution; communicate with internal and external stakeholders; present briefings to executive leaders.

Seniority

Principal, strategy & mentorship

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