Senior Program Manager

Active DoD Top Secret security clearance required. US citizenship required; no visa sponsorship or C2C.

About the Role

This is a leadership position with daily executive interactions. The selected candidate will display consistent impeccable judgment and embody Long Wave leadership behaviors. The role thrives in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels, including executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of programs, ensuring adherence to program plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Accountable for total program execution and growth, meeting contractual commitments including financial, technical, and schedule performance within the program portfolio and Integrated Solutions portfolio.
• Lead the development of annual financial targets—accountable to the program area director for meeting EAC, AOP, and other business targets.
• Develop program growth strategies focused on creating value-added ECPs and meeting program AOP.
• Support and direct ECP and new business capture and proposal activities.
• Cultivate and own customer relationships with prime contractor, US government (USG), and industry partners to ensure smooth execution of existing contracts and accelerate capture of additional strategic contracts.
• Utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) to track program performance and make adjustments as needed.
• Establish Agile development plans and cadence to iteratively deliver products.
• Lead cross-functional organizations (e.g., contracts, finance, supply chain, operations, quality) to ensure flawless execution of program activities.
• Accountable for execution of Program Management Plans and Program Directives consistent with program requirements and company policies.
• Identify and correct program problems; develop solutions for technical and/or financial issues to drive increased value for customers and the business.
• Prepare and present internal and external executive-level briefs.
• Perform regular program EACs, PMRs, and business forecasting reviews.
• Build and interface with multiple internal and geographically dispersed team members, ensuring consistent and effective communication.
• Ensure staffing is appropriately identified and allocated to meet program and business financial milestones; work closely with functional management to align skillsets.
• Direct engagement in business strategy, vision, and program execution, including internal reviews and executive briefings for pursuits (e.g., Gate, Color Teams, Strategy Reviews, contract negotiation, and start-up efforts).
• Travel on average 25% of the time.

Requirements

• Experience in Program Management, leading large teams managing cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Demonstrated experience in Earned Value Management and P&L management.
• Expertise in all phases of DoD programs, including engineering and manufacturing development (EMD), integration and test, production, and sustainment.
• Expertise with the U.S. DoD acquisition process and organizations, with a comprehensive understanding of USG Acquisition strategies.
• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 14 years of prior relevant experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Top Secret security clearance required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship required (only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance).

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of USG and Government prime contract formation, execution, and management.
• Customer relationship management and satisfaction experience.
• Experience developing technology roadmaps and inserting new technology and capabilities in executing programs.
• Cross-functional collaboration and influence.
• Results-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication (oral and written) and leadership/team-building abilities.
• Business acumen and strategic planning skills.
• Proven experience in senior management roles.
• Demonstrated ability leading and/or recovering large government programs.
• Experience leading engineering development programs with both hardware and software.
• Customer-facing program leadership experience with excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Program Management Certification and EVMSS experience.
• Specific experience with Nuclear Command & Control (NC3) programs for STRATCOM, E-4B, E-6B, and/or other Strategic initiatives.
• Experience managing large, classified programs.
• Experience building, leading, and developing diverse teams.
• Strong programmatic and operational execution background.
• Strong strategic planning and business acumen.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Educational assistance.
• Life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions.
• Paid time off.

Schedule

This position follows a 9/80 work schedule, allowing employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.