Program Manager

Program Manager

Job Description:

We are seeking a Program Manager to plan lead and execute complex Department of Defense (DoD) programs delivering unmanned surface vehicle (USV) capabilities spanning platform development production integration testing and fielding efforts in support of evolving customer requirements. These programs span both domestic and international customers and increasingly include Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) efforts in support of allied and partner nations.

What youll do:

In this role you will manage the execution of hardware and software solutions that meet mission-critical requirements. You will lead a cross-functional team ensuring alignment across engineering operations and customer stakeholders to successfully deliver innovative capabilities.

Own end-to-end program execution across all phases of the lifecycle (Initiation Planning Execution Monitoring and Closure)

Develop and execute integrated program plans including scope schedule budget and risk management

Balance and rebalance evolving customer priorities across cost schedule and technical performance throughout the program lifecycle

Serve as the primary customer interface and key point of contact for assigned programs

Lead execution of international programs including Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) efforts coordinating across U.S. Government allied and partner-nation stakeholders while ensuring compliance with applicable export control requirements (ITAR/EAR)

Proactively identify execution risks bottlenecks and dependencies; drive mitigation plans and critical path acceleration strategies

Ensure accurate timely tracking and reporting of program metrics including budget resources and schedule performance

Lead and facilitate a consistent cadence of program reviews working groups and stakeholder meetings including preparation and follow-up

Partner with functional and senior leadership to guide prioritization resource allocation and trade-space decisions

Foster a culture of accountability rigor and execution excellence across the program team

Requirements

Required qualifications:

8 years of proven Program Management experience within Department of Defense programs

Demonstrated experience managing international defense programs including Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) from requirements through delivery and sustainment

Deep expertise in project and program management with a track record of delivering complex capabilities

Active Secret security clearance

Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required

Strong strategic mindset with a focus on long-term business objectives

Demonstrated experience leading interrelated projects with minimal oversight.

Proficiency with scheduling and program management tools such as Smartsheet Microsoft Project or equivalent

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent skills in leadership time management organization team management

Deep understanding of project financials

A demonstrated record of working hard being a trustworthy teammate holding yourself and others to high standards and being kind to others

Must be a US Citizen. Be able to pass a background check and drug test

Preferred qualifications:

Experience across a variety of DoD acquisition frameworks

Familiarity with U.S. export control regulations (ITAR/EAR) and Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) FMS processes

Experience working directly with allied and partner-nation customers in a defense acquisition or program management capacity

Experience in the field of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs)

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Undergraduate degree in engineering computer science mathematics or physics