Aerospace Defense Programs Manager

ACTalent; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Mukilteo, WA is seeking a Program Manager Defense Systems to lead a portfolio of defense programs, including hypersonics and missile defense, from planning through production and delivery. You will interface with customers and stakeholders, manage budgets and schedules, assess risks, and drive execution in a dynamic aerospace environment.

This onsite role offers a 9/80 schedule and significant interaction with leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of aerospace/defense program management experience.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and drive financial performance.
• Strong schedule management and on-time delivery.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Proficient with Excel and project management tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead defense programs from planning through delivery and contract closure.
• Own program performance against cost, schedule, technical, and quality goals.
• Develop integrated plans with schedules, budgets, and milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional execution across engineering, operations, quality, supply chain.
• Manage risks and mitigation plans to meet commitments.
• Provide clear program reporting and presentation to stakeholders.
• Support design reviews, test readiness, and customer acceptance events.
• Engage customers, government stakeholders, and prime contractors.

Skills

Budget management

Schedule management

Customer interface

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Excel

Project management tools

Job description

Actalent in Mukilteo, WA is seeking a Program Manager Defense Systems to lead a portfolio of defense programs, including hypersonics and missile defense, from planning through production and delivery. You will interface with customers and stakeholders, manage budgets and schedules, assess risks, and drive execution in a dynamic aerospace environment.

This onsite role offers a 9/80 schedule and significant interaction with leadership.