1720 - Program Manager

About the role

Sigma Defense is seeking a Program Manager to oversee maintenance, repair, and modification of naval or maritime platforms. This role involves leading multi-disciplinary teams in high-tempo operational settings and ensuring compliance with industry standards and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Direct all day-to-day activities for maintenance, repair, modification, testing, and engineering support efforts
• Serve as the primary senior liaison with internal stakeholders, customers, and senior leadership
• Cook up workflow, tasking, and priorities across technical teams, production personnel, quality specialists, logisticians, and subcontractors
• Ensure all work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable standards, certifications, and organizational policies
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, resource plans, staffing strategies, and operational milestones
• Allocate labor and material resources to meet operational timelines and technical requirements
• Manage program budgets, track expenditures, and maintain alignment with approved funding levels
• Oversee financial forecasting, cost analysis, burn-rate monitoring, and adherence to internal financial controls
• Prepare and deliver all required program reports, status updates, and progress summaries to leadership
• Oversee compliance with welding certifications, inspection requirements, and non-destructive testing practices
• Lead internal reviews, identify deficiencies, and implement corrective actions to ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with applicable safety regulations and facility policies
• Identify program risks, develop mitigation plans, and ensure proactive resolution of technical, scheduling, or resource-related issues
• Maintain compliance with access and personnel requirements as applicable to high-security or controlled work environments
• Lead regular technical and programmatic meetings, briefings, and coordination sessions
• Maintain clear, timely communication with leadership, team members, and external partners
• Prepare executive-level briefings, analytical reports, and deliverables summarizing program performance

Requirements

• 9+ or more years supervising maintenance, repair, or modification of air-cushion vehicles, aircraft, or U.S. Navy ships
• 5+ years of concurrent program management experience within an air-cushion vehicle organization or an aviation/shipboard maintenance or repair environment
• Proven ability to lead large technical teams in a high-tempo operational or maintenance setting
• Demonstrated experience designing and managing quality control systems and processes
• Familiarity with the Navy 3-M (Maintenance and Material Management) System
• Strong understanding of industry standards including: J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620
• Experience overseeing or ensuring compliance with NAVSEA welding certification requirements and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) procedures
• Ability to integrate these standards into program operations to achieve consistent, high-quality results
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Experience managing budgets, analyzing costs, and overseeing subcontractor or vendor performance
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex technical work across multi-disciplinary teams
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required

Skills

• Previous leadership roles supporting naval maintenance, test, or overhaul environments
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies

Benefits

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 (Floating) Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Highly Competitive Salary