Contractor Program Manager

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Tampa, FL, OWT Global is an SBA Small Business delivering reliable, operationally proven expertise and mission-focused support to the U.S. Government, industry partners, and commercial clients. Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Tampa Bay Times from 2022–2026, OWT Global specializes in deployed Field Services, Engineering Support, RDT&E, Technical Program & Project Management, logistics, maintenance, training, and operational support for advanced technologies and mission systems across Unmanned Systems (UxS), Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR), and Air Domain Awareness & Defense (ADAD) mission areas. Our workforce is comprised of more than 90% veterans, bringing unmatched mission understanding and operational experience.

About the role

OWT Global LLC is seeking experienced Project Managers to drive program execution and operational excellence supporting both critical and broader Blue List initiatives. These roles are central to delivering high-quality, on-time outcomes in a complex defense environment. Positions are contingent upon award of contract.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of responsibility for overall program management, schedule execution, resource scheduling, and stakeholder alignment.
• Work closely with Government Program Managers to develop plans and procedures, coordinate activities, and ensure scheduling and resource protocols are maintained and followed.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, quality performance metrics, and risk management processes.
• Manage the full lifecycle of program activities, including milestones tracking, resource allocations, and performance reporting.
• Facilitate high-level communication and interface professionally with senior military and civilian leadership.
• Identify risks, issues, and opportunities for process improvement and provide recommendations to the Government Blue List Program Manager and the COR as appropriate.
• Prepare recurring status reports, briefing materials, meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and other documentation necessary to support Government decision-making and program execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive project management experience, with direct experience supporting DoD or federal agencies.
• Professional certification preferred (e.g., PMP or equivalent).
• Demonstrated technical mastery in scheduling and maintaining resource-loaded schedules and enterprise tools.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with a proven ability to handle sensitive information.
• Active Secret clearance required; U.S. Citizen.

Skills

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent scheduling tools.
• Experience managing complex defense programs, including EVM requirements and Critical Path Method analysis.
• Proven track record coordinating with Government stakeholders and delivering high-quality programmatic outcomes.

Location

San Diego, CA DCMA Facility.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance through UnitedHealthcare with a 50% employer contribution.
• Competitive short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance, and Workers’ Compensation coverage.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) options with a 4% employer match through Principal with immediate vesting.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 160 hours of PTO and 11 days of paid holiday leave.