Sr. Project Manager

About This Role

We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Manage all phases of programs from inception through completion
• Responsible for cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs
• Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Establishes milestones and monitors master plans and schedule
• Disciplined program execution with a bias towards action, analytical presentation and problem-solving skills; the ability to gain internal support; and the ability to establish and maintain a solid working relationship with technical staff, managers, and peers
• Establish cost controls and monitor adherence to contract requirements, reporting and justifying costs
• Establish and monitor adherence to program plans including schedule and risk management, resource planning, requirements management, and cash flow management
• Prepare and issues operational and program directives and controlling product configuration
• Design and execute formal capture plans and monitor competitor activity for each capture
• The candidate is expected to exercise sound judgment within broadly defined practices and policies; regularly interact with all levels of management, technical staff, and customers; and display a high degree of tact and diplomacy
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical requirements into executable program plans and drive technical decision‑making with engineering leadership
• Experience with risk identification and mitigation related to software development, systems integration, and technology maturation
• Ability to partner closely with engineering leads to ensure scope clarity, technical feasibility, and schedule adherence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field; Master's degree in Engineering and/or an MBA preferred
• 5+ years of related experience in a similar role, industry, or functional area
• Experience delivering products in regulated or mission‑critical domains (aerospace, defense, complex systems, etc.) is highly desirable

Certifications Preferred

• Certification in Defense Program Management
• Project Management Institute (PMI) certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP)

Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health insurance and prescription plan coverage
• Dental insurance
• Family building benefits
• Vision insurance
• Mental health resources
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Programs that provide employees time away from work

Schedule & Work Location

• Full-time
• First Shift
• Onsite
• Travel: Yes, 15% of the Time