Program Manager/Joint Planning Office Chief

Society of Defense Financial Management; Manila, Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 9,923,000 - 11,674,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglicotech Philippines, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager/Joint Planning Office Chief to convert the MOC and campaign plan into a disciplined six-month joint program delivering 11 Government decision-making products on schedule, integrating government and industry teams, and protecting the Government Arsenal’s ongoing production.

The role requires leading JPO operations, managing scope, schedule, risks, and decisions, and coordinating with GA, DND, AFP, OEMs, and financing streams while

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex defense, industrial, infrastructure, acquisition, or engineering programs; portfolio size of at least $25 million.
• Experience leading integrated planning across engineering, operations, finance, contracting, facilities, and Government stakeholders.
• Demonstrated command of WBS development, integrated master scheduling, risk and issue management, change control, executive governance, and deliverable acceptance.
• Track record producing Government decision papers, master plans, acquisition strategies, or equivalent executive products.
• Ability to work in the Philippines and travel to GA and other sites; strong written and oral executive communication.
• PMP, PgMP, DAWIA-equivalent program management qualification, or demonstrably equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily JPO operations and serve as the principal integrator between AT PH/PDG, GA, DND, AFP, advisers, OEMs, and financing workstreams.
• Own scope, schedule, dependencies, risks, issues, decisions, actions, quality reviews, and deliverable configuration.
• Translate executive direction into work packages; chair weekly internal working groups and support bi-weekly joint working groups and monthly Steering Committee reviews.
• Resolve cross-functional conflicts among industrial, supply-chain, facilities, finance, modernization, technology, and legal teams.
• Control assumptions and alternatives so industrial plans, capital models, facilities concepts, and the ten-year roadmap remain mutually consistent.
• Prepare decision papers and recommendations for the Program Director and Executive Steering Committee.
• Manage external consultants against clear statements of work, hours, outputs, and acceptance standards.
• Maintain a no-surprises relationship with Government counterparts and elevate access, data, policy, and schedule constraints early.

Skills

Program management

Integrated planning

WBS and IMS

Risk and issue management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

PMP/PgMP/DAWIA-equivalent

Job description

Anglicotech Philippines is an established, rapidly growing, U.S. veteran-owned small business licensed in the Philippines. ATPH has established a long-term position in support the U.S. Marine Corps’ Global Positioning Network (GPN) program with 2 major sites in Subic Bay. We are leveraging this position to execute a vision that includes building a Philippine Sovereign Ammunition Enterprise in coordination with the Philippines Department of National Defense (DND). The partnership will be executed through a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) between the Philippines Defense Group/AT Philippines and the Philippines DND Government Arsenal (GA).

We are seeking a full-time Program Manager/Joint Planning Office Chief with immediate availability to convert the MOC and associated campaign plan into a disciplined, six-month joint program that delivers 11 Government decision-making products on schedule, integrates Government and industry teams, and protects the Government Arsenal’s ongoing production.

Location

• Manila/Government Arsenal – with recurring U.S. and Philippines regional coordination.
• The Individual will report to the Joint Planning Working Group

Salary

• A salary range of $158,667 - $186,667 is available for this position. Compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, education, certifications, and technical qualifications. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.
• Benefits Include:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Life and Disability Insurance

Responsibilities

• Lead daily JPO operations and serve as the principal integrator between AT PH/PDG, GA, DND, AFP, advisers, OEMs, and financing workstreams.
• Own scope, schedule, dependencies, risks, issues, decisions, actions, quality reviews, and deliverable configuration.
• Translate executive direction into work packages; chair weekly internal working groups and support bi-weekly joint working groups and monthly Steering Committee reviews.
• Resolve cross-functional conflicts among industrial, supply-chain, facilities, finance, modernization, technology, and legal teams.
• Control assumptions and alternatives so industrial plans, capital models, facilities concepts, and the ten-year roadmap remain mutually consistent.
• Prepare decision papers and recommendations for the Program Director and Executive Steering Committee.
• Manage external consultants against clear statements of work, hours, outputs, and acceptance standards.
• Maintain a no-surprises relationship with Government counterparts and elevate access, data, policy, and schedule constraints early.

Required Qualifications

• Experience managing complex defense, industrial, infrastructure, acquisition, or engineering programs; demonstrated responsibility for programs or portfolios of at least $25 million.
• Experience leading integrated planning across engineering, operations, finance, contracting, facilities, and Government stakeholders.
• Demonstrated command of WBS development, integrated master scheduling, risk and issue management, change control, executive governance, and deliverable acceptance.
• Track record producing Government decision packages, master plans, acquisition strategies, or equivalent executive products.
• Ability to work in the Philippines and travel to GA and other sites; strong written and oral executive communication.
• PMP, PgMP, DAWIA-equivalent program management qualification, or demonstrably equivalent experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Ammunition, energetics, armaments, defense manufacturing, shipyard, aerospace, or comparable regulated industrial-program experience.
• Prior leadership in a joint Government-industry program office.
• Experience in the Philippines, Indo-Pacific, allied security cooperation, or an emerging-market industrial project.
• Familiarity with U.S. Government security cooperation, DFC, FMF, PERA-type funding, or public-private partnership programs.
• Graduate degree in engineering, operations, business, public policy, or national security.

Security Clearance

• US Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Security clearance at the minimum level of Secret

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field of study including Engineering, Business, Public Policy, Management, etc.
• (Desired) Graduate degree in engineering, operations, business, public policy, or national security.
• 12+ years of experience in relevant positions with increasing complexity and responsibility.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience with Federal Government Contracting process
• Good organization skills to balance and prioritize work
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to solve complex business challenges
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Anglicotech Philippines, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to supporting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Anglicotech Philippines Inc. offers competitive compensation and benefits as well as great long-term career opportunities.