Defense Program Manager — EV/IMS & CAM Lead

Textron; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Systems’ Electronic Systems division seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead sustainment programs for the Mission business in Hunt Valley, MD. The role demands strong organization, teamwork, and communication to meet objectives and customer expectations. You will lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior PM talent.

The position emphasizes EV management, CAM responsibilities, and IMS planning, with close collaboration to suppliers and the customer’s program management teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or similar discipline required.
• 8 years of relevant experience, including 2 years of Program Management experience in the defense industry.
• Experience evaluating program Risks & Opportunities.
• Understanding of Earned Value Management principles.
• Proposal lead or business capture experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work across organizational boundaries.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial, technical, and schedule requirements of a critical program to deliver on-time, cost-effective products.
• Apply Earned Value (EV) techniques to monitor and control the Performance Measurement Baseline.
• Perform CAM responsibilities: budget development, cost reviews, variance analysis, LRE updates, EAC analysis, and sales forecast updates.
• Create and maintain resource-loaded Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and develop actionable plans for on-time completion.
• Manage program Risks & Opportunities.
• Interface with suppliers and Textron Systems’ Subcontracts to communicate updates.
• Coordinate briefs, meetings, and reviews with customers and leaders.
• Work with the customer’s Program Manager and communicate progress.
• Lead proposal generation and submittals to the customer.
• Mentor and foster new Project Management talent.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Proposal leadership

Written & verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or similar

Tools

Salesforce

MS Excel

Job description

Textron Systems’ Electronic Systems division seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead sustainment programs for the Mission business in Hunt Valley, MD. The role demands strong organization, teamwork, and communication to meet objectives and customer expectations. You will lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior PM talent.

The position emphasizes EV management, CAM responsibilities, and IMS planning, with close collaboration to suppliers and the customer’s program management teams.