Program Manager

By Light Professional IT Services LLC; Alberta; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Program Manager to oversee technical projects in flight simulation. This role involves managing program activities, negotiating goals, and leading a team to ensure successful project execution. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in DoD acquisitions and program management, with a strong background in planning, budgeting, and risk management. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will enhance training systems for the Department of Defense, utilizing cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions. If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding position, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 8 years' experience in DoD acquisitions or training systems management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage all phases of a technical project's lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative aspects of technical programs/projects.
• Plan project activities and direct team members.
• Communicate with stakeholders about program status.

Skills

Program Management

Project Planning

Budgeting

DoD Acquisition Process

Risk Management

Education

BS/BA in Engineering or Business

Advanced Degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Program Manager

Job Locations

US-VA-Chantilly

ID

2025-10056

# of Openings

1

Category

Functional Support

Clearance

Tier 3 - Secret/ADP II

Company Overview

Veraxx Engineering Corporation, a By Light Company, is an engineering services company supplying modeling, simulation, and training solutions. Services include hardware, software, and system engineering, requirements assessments, system development, integration, testing, documentation, and customer support services. Veraxx has a high level of expertise in flight simulation hardware and software development, as well as computer architecture, tactical environments, interoperability (HLA/DIS), avionics systems, graphics and real-time embedded systems.

Visit https://bylight.com/products-solutions/training/realistic-flight-simulation/ to learn more!

Position Overview

Candidate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of flight simulators and develop/integrate software in areas such as avionics, tactical environments, interfaces to audio, visual, motion, and I/O systems, and Instructor Operator Stations (IOS). Software development is primarily done in the Linux and Windows operating systems using a variety of languages (C/C++, Ada, FORTRAN, C#).

The programs will consist of training systems for the DoD. The training systems span the training spectrum and include desktop part task trainers, cabin aircrew trainers, cockpit trainers, full flight motion simulators and mixed reality trainers.

Responsibilities

Manage the administrative aspects of a technical program/project.

• Negotiate project goals with Company Management, Customers, and other stakeholders.
• Plan overall project activities. Assemble a project team and direct team members to perform project tasks.
• Create a program schedule and budget, track progress, and modify the project plan to accomplish the project goals.
• Authorize expenditures to accomplish project goals.
• Communicate with Customers, Company Management, and other stakeholders about program status and plans.
• Coordinate the use of fiscal, material, and labor resources with other program managers.
• Lead a proposal team in the development and submission of proposals to the U.S. Government and prime contractors.
• This includes coordinating with the program management team and technical teams to assemble cost and technical proposals.

Required Experience/Qualifications

• BS/BA degree from an accredited college or university in engineering. business or related discipline, or advanced degree and 8 years' experience. 8 years' experience in DoD acquisitions or DoD training systems management can be substituted for a bachelor's degree in engineering or business.
• Prior experience or study of program/project planning, scheduling, budgeting, tracking, and execution. Extensive knowledge of the application of modern technology to the planning, evaluating, directing, and coordinating of broad-based engineering projects. Demonstrated ability to plan and manage all phases of a technical project's lifecycle.
• At least ten (5) years of experience in the activities required by a Program Manager to manage, status, plan, organize, and provide support for the overall program.
• At least (5) years of experience in program planning, reviewing a Statement of Work (SOW), and supporting program execution.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with the DoD Acquisition process.
• Familiarity with Government Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Leading a Program Team in providing program management and risk management support.
• Planning, directing, and evaluating acquisition, management, technical development, and financial control for the program in terms of risk, performance, schedule, and cost.
• Planning for and synthesizing requirements of functional areas such as engineering, logistics, budget, configuration management, and other specialties into integrated strategies to support the acquisition program.
• Supervisory/managerial direction of acquisition program and personnel associated with the program.
• Experience in Monitoring and Controlling Program Plans and Data.
• Experience in developing and managing budgets.
• Developing and implementing the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in Microsoft Project.
• Management of the planning, engineering, installation, and relocating or removal of training systems.

Preferred Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge of object-oriented design concepts
• Knowledge of flight simulation
• Knowledge of real time programming
• Knowledge of military aircraft systems and avionics a plus.
• Knowledge of networking

Special Requirements/Security Clearance

• Must have or be able to obtain a Secret DOD clearance.