Contractor Program Manager

OWT Global, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with generous company match

PTO and Federal holidays

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Workers' Compensation

Retirement plans: Traditional and Roth

Job summary

OWT Global LLC is seeking an experienced Contractor Program Manager to drive program execution and operational excellence in defense-related initiatives. The role focuses on managing schedules, resources, and stakeholder alignment across government partners.

You will coordinate with Government Program Managers, develop plans, monitor milestones, and report progress. A Secret clearance and DoD experience are preferred; Bachelor's degree required; PMP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive project management experience, with direct DoD or federal agency experience.
• Professional certification preferred (e.g., PMP).
• Demonstrated mastery in scheduling and maintaining resource-loaded schedules and enterprise tools.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of responsibility for overall program management, schedule execution, resource scheduling, and stakeholder alignment.
• Work with Government Program Managers to develop plans and procedures, coordinate activities, and ensure scheduling and resource protocols are followed.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, quality metrics, and risk management processes.
• Manage the full lifecycle of program activities, including milestones tracking, resource allocations, and performance reporting.
• Facilitate high-level communication with senior military and civilian leadership.
• Identify risks, issues, and opportunities for process improvement and provide recommendations to the Government Blue List Program Manager and the COR as appropriate.
• Prepare status reports, briefing materials, meeting agendas, minutes, and other documentation for government decision-making and program execution.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Management or related field

PMP or equivalent certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

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Contractor Program Manager

14 days ago Requisition ID: 1152

About OWT Global

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Tampa, FL, OWT Global is an SBA Small Business delivering reliable, operationally proven expertise and mission-focused support to the U.S. Government, industry partners, and commercial clients. Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Tampa Bay Times from 2022-2026, OWT Global specializes in deployed Field Services, Engineering Support, RDT&E, Technical Program & Project Management, logistics, maintenance, training, and operational support for advanced technologies and mission systems across Unmanned Systems (UxS), Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR), and Air Domain Awareness & Defense (ADAD) mission areas. Our unique services-first and vendor-agnostic approach provides customers with dedication, quality, flexibility, and reliability from a partner that prioritizes mission success above all else. OWT Global proudly supports the DoW SkillBridge Program, helping transitioning service members move into civilian careers. With a workforce comprised of more than 90% veterans from the very operational communities we support, our team brings unmatched mission understanding, operational experience, and technical expertise to every effort.

Position Overview

OWT Global LLC is seeking experienced Project Managers to drive program execution and operational excellence supporting both critical and broader Blue List initiatives. These roles are central to delivering high-quality, on-time outcomes in a complex defense environment. Positions are contingent upon award of contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of responsibility for overall program management, schedule execution, resource scheduling, and stakeholder alignment.
• Work closely with Government Program Managers to develop plans and procedures, coordinate activities, and ensure scheduling and resource protocols are maintained and followed.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, quality performance metrics, and risk management processes.
• Manage the full lifecycle of program activities, including milestones tracking, resource allocations, and performance reporting.
• Facilitate high-level communication and interface professionally with senior military and civilian leadership.
• Identify risks, issues, and opportunities for process improvement and provide recommendations to the Government Blue List Program Manager and the COR as appropriate.
• Prepare recurring status reports, briefing materials, meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and other documentation necessary to support Government decision-making and program execution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive project management experience, with direct experience supporting DoD or federal agencies.
• Professional certification preferred (e.g., PMP or equivalent).
• Demonstrated technical mastery in scheduling and maintaining resource-loaded schedules and enterprise tools.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with a proven ability to handle sensitive information.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent scheduling tools.
• Experience managing complex defense programs, including EVM requirements and Critical Path Method analysis.
• Proven track record coordinating with Government stakeholders and delivering high-quality programmatic outcomes.

Clearance & Citizenship

• Active Secret clearance required; U.S. Citizen.

Location

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) with generous company match and immediate vesting
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Federal holidays
• Opportunity to support meaningful missions impacting national security
• Comprehensive Coverage: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance through UnitedHealthcare with a 50% employer contribution.
• Insurance Protection: Competitive short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance, and Workers' Compensation coverage.
• Retirement Plans: Traditional and Roth 401(k) options with a 4% employer match through Principal with immediate vesting.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, including 160 hours of PTO and 11 days of paid holiday leave.