Program Manager
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Job Location:
Oshkosh, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 91800 - 153200
Posted on:
16-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Oshkosh Defense an Oshkosh company
Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.
As a Program Manager at Oshkosh Corporation you will lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact programs that span product lines technologies and business units. Your responsibilities will include driving execution managing risk aligning stakeholders and delivering outcomes that meet strategic business objectives. You will oversee program performance from inception through delivery while ensuring adherence to governance budget schedule and quality standards.
YOUR IMPACT
Program Leadership & Execution
- Manage full lifecycle execution of programsconcept development design testing production deployment and closure.
- Develop integrated program plans including schedules cost models KPIs and risk mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with Engineering Manufacturing Product Finance and Government Affairs to align program execution with business strategy.
- Drive enterprise and/or government-funded programs with high visibility and complexity.
Stakeholder Management
- Serve as a primary liaison for program stakeholders including internal executives external agencies and suppliers.
- Engage with contracting officers technical leads and program managers to ensure alignment and delivery excellence.
- Conduct executive-level briefings and program reviews.
Governance Risk & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to regulatory and corporate governance frameworks (FAR/DFARS ITAR CMMI etc.)
- Lead risk assessments contingency planning and corrective actions for complex issues.
- Manage Earned Value Management (EVM) forecasting and performance metrics.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Provide guidance to project teams and influence PMO practices and tools.
- Contribute to program framework development and digital transformation initiatives.
- Foster a culture of accountability innovation and continuous improvement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in a related field and 8 years of relevant experience OR 14 years of relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven success managing large-scale cross-functional programs with significant financial operational or technical impact.
- Experience leading in matrixed environments.
- Masters degree (MBA Engineering Management or related).
- PMP PgMP or SAFe Agile certification.
- Defense Acquisition University (DAU) training or equivalent.
- Expertise in Lean Six Sigma CMMI PDP/APQP.
- Background in portfolio management and innovation strategy.
- Experience with ERP MES Microsoft Project Smartsheet Primavera P6 Power BI Excel (macros pivot tables).
- Familiarity with Agile Waterfall and hybrid delivery models.
- Oversight of global teams and international suppliers.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Pay Range:
$91800.00 - $153200.00The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range individual pay is determined by various factors including the scope and responsibilities of the role the candidates experience education and skills as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.
Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process please contact us at
Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporations legal duty to furnish information.
Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be U.S. Persons as defined in these regulations. Generally a U.S. Person is a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
At Oshkosh, we build some of the industry's toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. And while machines are our business, it’s about building, protecting and serving communities across the world.
