1790 - IT Program Manager

Sigma Defense Systems; Pearl City (HI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and Vision Insurance

Medical Insurance with HSA/FSA/DFSA

Life and AD&D coverage

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

PTO 160 Hours

12 Holidays (Floating)

Educational Assistance

Competitive Salary

Job summary

Sigma Defense Systems seeks an experienced IT Program Manager to lead defense initiatives supporting US EUCOM, NAVEUR-AF, and NATO Mission Partner Environment programs.

The role requires deep knowledge of NCIA processes, FMN standards, and STANAGs, managing complex roadmaps, resources, and program execution while liaising with government sponsors and ensuring compliance with DoD policies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Program Manager experience.
• Experience with Mission Partner Environment (MPE) specifically NATO MPE systems.
• Experience with NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) project management processes.
• Experience with Federated Mission Network (FMN) Interoperability requirements and NATO STANAGs.
• Experience with U.S. European Command (US EUCOM) requirements to support NATO MPE initiatives including US Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-AF).
• Experience with NAVEUR-AF CMFN.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution: Identify technical requirements, build resource-loaded schedules, define critical paths and milestones, ensure projects stay on time and within budget.
• IT Management: Manage IT Service Delivery, process improvements, change management, and internal controls.
• Leadership Briefings: Write and deliver executive-level briefings and report to government sponsors with weekly project execution briefs.
• Risk & Defect Management: Track project risks, maintain risk registers, monitor system enhancements or defect remediation, and coordinate corrective actions.

Skills

Program management

MPE/NATO FMN

NCIA processes

STANAGs

US/EUCOM experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Sigma Defense is seeking an experienced IT Program Manager with extensive project management expertise to lead critical defense initiatives supporting US EUCOM, NAVEUR-AF, and NATO Mission Partner Environment (MPE) programs. The ideal candidate will leverage deep knowledge of NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) processes, Federated Mission Network (FMN) standards, and STANAGs to oversee complex technical roadmaps, resource scheduling, and project execution. The selected candidate will act as the primary liaison to government sponsors, delivering executive-level briefings while driving IT service delivery, risk management, and compliance with DoD and Department of the Navy policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

Requirements

• 10+ years of Program Manager experience.
• Experience with Mission Partner Environment (MPE) specifically NATO MPE systems.
• Experience with NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) project management processes.
• Experience with Federated Mission Network (FMN) Interoperability requirements and NATO Standardization Agreements (STANAGS).
• Experience with U.S. European Command (US EUCOM) requirements to support NATO MPE initiatives including U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVUER-AF) and other DoW components.
• Experience with NAVEUR-AF Combined Maritime Forces NATO (CMFN).

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Computer Software/Programs:

• Microsoft Office Suite

Personnel Clearance Level:

• Candidate must possess an active Secret security clearance or higher.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):

• Project Planning & Execution
  • Identify technical requirements.
  • Build resource-loaded schedules.
  • Define critical paths and milestones.
  • Ensure projects stay on time and within budget.
• IT Management
  • Manage IT Service Delivery
  • Process Improvements
  • Change Management
  • Internal Controls (in compliance with Federal, DoW, and Departments of the Navy policies)
• Leadership Briefings
  • Write and deliver executive-level briefings.
  • Directly report to government sponsor and provide weekly briefs on project execution.
• Risk & Defect Management
  • Track project risks.
  • Manage risk registers.
  • Monitor system enhancements or defect remediation.
  • Coordinate corrective actions.

Salary Range:

• $150,000 - $185,000 annually.

Benefits

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 (Floating) Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Highly Competitive Salary