Program Manager - Defense Programs

Join a well-established and growing aerospace manufacturing company with deep roots in the industry. This role offers a chance to lead large-scale defense contracts and contribute to major growth in the coming years.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and manage execution of large, complex DoD programs from start to finish
• Serve as a key point of contact for senior military leaders, government representatives, and industry partners
• Lead cross-functional project teams and keep everyone aligned on tasks and deliverables
• Own program budgets, monitor costs, and ensure efficient use of resources
• Identify risks early and build mitigation plans to keep programs on track
• Manage scope, schedule, and resource changes with proper documentation and approvals
• Support compliance with ITAR and CMMC requirements
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma principles

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification required
• 10+ years of experience as a Program Manager in a DoD environment managing large-scale projects ($100M+)
• Industry-side program management experience strongly preferred over USG-side
• Navy program background is a big plus
• Advanced MS Office skills, including MS Project
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined under 22 U.S.C. 6010

Benefits

• Competitive salary with growth potential
• A leadership-level seat contributing directly to company strategy
• Minimal travel required
• Full-time schedule, Monday through Thursday
• Opportunity to work on some of the most impactful programs in the defense industry

Pay

$120K - $140K /yr