Assistant Program Manager ITPP – GM Defense

Jobgether; United States; Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Remote/hybrid work flexibility

Retirement savings plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Life insurance and disability benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Jobgether is representing a partner company seeking an Assistant Program Manager ITPP – GM Defense based in the United States. The role supports complex defense programs, coordinating cross-functional teams, customers, and operations to manage scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk across mission-focused solutions.

You will work with senior leadership to deliver innovative vehicle platforms, power and propulsion programs, and upfit integrations while engaging engineering, manufacturing, supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in quality, manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, supply chain, operations, or related business disciplines.
• Experience supporting program or project management activities involving complex, cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end execution of multiple programs from initial capture through delivery and sustainment using established program management processes.
• Assist with defining and managing product program content, including feature decisions, scope management, cost, weight, and performance trade-offs.
• Coordinate integration activities across vehicle systems, including chassis, armor, powertrain, electrical, software, and upfit components.
• Support program governance by maintaining schedules, risk registers, financial reviews, issue tracking, and performance dashboards.
• Prepare program updates, presentations, and decision materials for internal reviews and executive-level meetings.
• Independently manage smaller projects or workstreams with defined scope and guidance from senior program leadership.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Program management

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Assistant Program Manager ITPP – GM Defense based in United States.

This role supports the successful execution of complex defense and technology programs by coordinating cross-functional teams, customers, and operational activities.
You will work closely with senior program leadership to manage scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk across innovative mission-focused solutions.
The position offers the opportunity to contribute to advanced vehicle platforms, integrated technologies, and power and propulsion programs serving government and international customers.
You will act as a key connector between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, business development, and customer stakeholders.
The role requires strong organizational skills, business awareness, and the ability to navigate evolving priorities in a highly collaborative environment.
As part of a growing defense-focused team, you will help deliver solutions that combine commercial innovation with specialized mission requirements.
This opportunity is ideal for a program professional who enjoys solving complex challenges and driving meaningful outcomes.

Accountabilities:

The Assistant Program Manager will support program execution activities across multiple defense and technology initiatives, partnering with program leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery. The role combines project coordination, customer engagement, financial awareness, risk management, and process improvement.

• Support end-to-end execution of multiple programs from initial capture through delivery and sustainment using established program management processes.
• Assist with defining and managing product program content, including feature decisions, scope management, cost, weight, and performance trade-offs.
• Coordinate integration activities across vehicle systems, including chassis, armor, powertrain, electrical, software, and upfit components.
• Support program governance by maintaining schedules, risk registers, financial reviews, issue tracking, and performance dashboards.
• Prepare program updates, presentations, and decision materials for internal reviews and executive-level meetings.
• Independently manage smaller projects or workstreams with defined scope and guidance from senior program leadership.
• Support cross-functional program teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, contracts, finance, sustainment, and business development.
• Identify program risks, support mitigation planning, and help drive corrective actions to improve delivery performance.
• Improve workflows and operational processes to increase efficiency, quality, and predictability.
• Support customer interactions, reviews, and meetings with government and industry partners.
• Assist with business development activities, including proposal support, requirements analysis, cost estimates, and execution planning.
• Represent assigned workstreams in customer discussions while maintaining alignment with program objectives.
• Promote a culture of safety, compliance, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Support onboarding, coordination, and informal guidance of program support team members when needed.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate brings experience supporting complex programs, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving environment. They should demonstrate business judgment, technical understanding, and confidence working with diverse stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in quality, manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, supply chain, operations, or related business disciplines.
• Experience supporting program or project management activities involving complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong ability to collaborate across technical and business teams and influence stakeholders toward shared objectives.
• Experience with system integration, including mechanical, electrical, software, armor/upfit, or vehicle-level integration, is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of program financial tracking, including budgets, forecasts, cost management, and profitability considerations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing executive-level presentations and reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Project.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and independently drive work forward.
• Experience with vehicle programs, defense technologies, government customers, power systems, propulsion solutions, or similar industries is preferred.
• Familiarity with defense acquisition processes, government programs, or commercial technologies adapted for mission-specific applications is a plus.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to government contract requirements and export control restrictions.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary range of $106,600 - $163,400 per year, depending on experience, qualifications, and location.
• Incentive compensation opportunities based on company performance, role level, and individual contribution.
• Remote/hybrid work flexibility within the United States.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Life insurance and disability benefits.
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.
• Employee assistance program and wellbeing resources.
• Vehicle evaluation program eligibility, subject to applicable requirements.
• Opportunity to work on innovative defense and technology programs with cross-functional teams.