Principal Program Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Program Manager to lead and manage programs or projects through their entire lifecycle, ensuring that they meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives. This role will require collaborating closely with diverse functional teams, including engineering, operations, finance, supply chain, and quality, to ensure seamless program planning and execution.

About the Role

The role will deliver tangible outcomes and value to both the customer and the organization by emphasizing precisely executed program tasks, milestones, and deliverables within scope and budget. A successful candidate will have deep experience managing cost, schedule, and system performance to ensure customer and business outcomes are met.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost, schedule, and system performance for programs assigned
• Synchronize efforts of engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure program outcomes are met
• Develop a strong working relationship with customers and guide programs to exceed customer expectations
• Problem solve and overcome challenges when programs encounter unexpected problems

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Mechanical Eng, Electrical Eng, Optical Eng or a related technical field
• 7-10+ years of experience working in a program, project, or product management role
• 5+ years working for a defense focused supplier or prime defense contractor
• Ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience with Program/Project Management tool sets (MS Project, Jira, Confluence, DOORS)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Mechanical Eng, Electrical Eng, Optical Eng or a related technical field
• Master’s degree in Physics, Mechanical Eng, Electrical Eng, Optical Eng or a related technical field
• 10-15+ years of experience working in a program, project, or product management role
• 10+ years working for a defense focused supplier or prime defense contractor
• Experience with managing product development IMS and resource allocation
• Experience working with EVMS programs

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Attalon, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.