Program Manager III

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Implement company initiatives, encompassing cost, schedule, and technical performance.

• Supervise the program life-cycle and manage the necessary activities to achieve business goals and objectives.

• Act as the primary focal point and authority for one or more programs.

• Serve as the sole point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders.

• Oversee programs throughout their life-cycle, ensuring customer alignment and satisfaction.

• Define, implement, and manage program controls and criteria for success.

• Identify, assess, and manage risks at the program level.

• Coordinate project teams and interdependencies effectively.

• Establish, communicate, and manage program priorities.

• Align stakeholders and provide updates on program status and health.

• Lead program meetings and conduct customer and executive program reviews.

• Develop and maintain program plans, budgets, estimated at completion (EAC), resource allocations, and communications.

• Assist in the creation and upkeep of product requirements.

• Manage changes in program scope and inform leadership and customers of any impacts.

• Support Business Development efforts in bidding and opportunity capture.

• Aid in the preparation of cost and technical proposals.

• Ensure compliance with company policies and processes.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business or a related Engineering field is required, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• 8–12 years of experience in Program Management.

• A Top Secret clearance is mandatory.

• Demonstrated success in managing multiple projects effectively.

• Experience in managing firm fixed-price programs along with developing risk management and mitigation strategies.

• Experience in a highly technical setting.

• Comprehensive understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and processes.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and MS Project.

• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Ability to work in an office environment.

• Eligibility for ITAR/EAR compliance as a U.S. person or capability to secure an export license.

• PMI or an equivalent certification is preferred.

• Experience with Unmanned Aircraft Systems is a plus.

• Experience in managing international (non-U.S.) programs is desirable.

• An active Secret or Top Secret security clearance is highly preferred.

• Familiarity with export licenses related to military products.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.

• Demonstrated leadership abilities.

• Strong work ethic, integrity, trustworthiness, and honesty.

• Ability to work independently and across various functional disciplines.

• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401K with company matching.

• 9/80 work schedule.

• Paid holiday shutdown.