A&D Program Manager: Defense Systems Lead

Socket.dev; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bascom Hunter in Greenfield, IN is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead complex aerospace and defense programs. The role requires strong technical background, DoD/DFARS knowledge, and proven delivery from capture through delivery.

The successful candidate will manage cross-functional teams of engineers and manufacturing specialists, ensuring program success and customer satisfaction in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of program management experience in defense/aerospace/government contracting.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams and multiple concurrent programs.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and customer-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program execution for defense and aerospace contracts, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, budget and quality.
• Act as liaison between customers, suppliers, and internal teams, communicating requirements and progress.
• Oversee scope definition, requirements development, project planning, resource allocation, and performance tracking.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Customer facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Physics

Job description

Bascom Hunter in Greenfield, IN is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead complex aerospace and defense programs. The role requires strong technical background, DoD/DFARS knowledge, and proven delivery from capture through delivery.

The successful candidate will manage cross-functional teams of engineers and manufacturing specialists, ensuring program success and customer satisfaction in a hands-on environment.