Senior Project Manager

About Us

Kägwerks designs and develops rugged, tactical operator‑worn communications technologies that enable unmatched connectivity and integrated secure networking for the individual warfighter and first responders. We strive to increase the survivability and mission effectiveness of the warfighter on the battlefield. We do so by providing mission‑ready, integrated tactical communications solutions that help further our national security objectives.

About the Role

Reporting to the VP of Engineering, you will lead multiple product development teams and deliver assigned projects on schedule, within budget, and to our quality standards across the full product lifecycle, from ideation through production release. Kägwerks develops complex hardware and software products that involve printed circuit boards, custom mechanical components made from a variety of materials, integration with third‑party products, and compliance testing to multiple military standards. You will work with the team to build detailed work plans, track progress, and remove obstacles to delivering our product roadmap. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, hands‑on, and thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and who can communicate effectively with both technical teams and internal/external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans that include technical scope, execution schedules, project budgets, and resource loading.
• Manage the project team’s work assignments to meet committed milestones and deadlines.
• Monitor project expenditures (labor, expense, and capital) throughout the project.
• Provide concise project reports to key internal stakeholders on a monthly basis.
• Identify technical, schedule, and cost risks to project deliverables and develop plans to mitigate them.
• Ensure adherence to the product development stage‑gate process.
• Schedule and lead weekly project meetings, monthly project reviews, and all design and gate reviews for the project.
• Coordinate qualification and compliance testing to applicable military standards and customer specifications.
• Provide minutes and action items for all project meetings and maintain an action register to ensure timely closure.
• Review project material purchases to ensure adherence to the project budget.
• Track and report on KPIs related to project execution and suggest improvements for team efficiency and consistency.
• Oversee subcontractors and suppliers to ensure deliveries meet project requirements.
• Manage the transition of designs into production, working with contract manufacturers and component suppliers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another technical field.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• U.S. citizenship (required due to handling of export‑controlled materials) and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Preferred Experience

• Background in secure communications, sensor systems, or ground vehicle electronics.
• History of managing physical products through the full product development lifecycle, including production and customer delivery.
• Experience working with government customers, defense primes, or classified development programs.
• Expertise in working with external contract manufacturers and component manufacturers.
• Experience in a small to medium‑sized company where individuals support the organization beyond their core competencies.
• Experience using project scheduling and tracking tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or Jira).

Why This Role Matters

Our products are relied on by warfighters in military operations worldwide, as well as by federal agencies, law enforcement, and first responders in the most demanding conditions, where lives depend on flawless performance. This role gives you the opportunity to shape technologies that directly support mission success, operational safety, and national defense.

Pay

Base salary range: $140,000–$175,000 per year.

Benefits

• 15 days of accrued paid time off per year.
• 10 federal holidays.
• Eligibility for company‑sponsored health plan.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer match and immediate vesting.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible core working hours.
• Optional work from home on Fridays.
• Personal approach to training and development.