Defense Program Manager – Execution & Coordination Lead

Mettle Ops; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Mettle Ops in Madison Heights, MI seeks an Assistant Program Manager to drive defense program execution, coordinate across teams, manage schedules, costs, and quality. This hands-on role focuses on contract flow and operational performance.

You will translate objectives into actionable plans, monitor progress, identify risks, and work with leadership to keep programs on track in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
• Experience coordinating defense or government contracts is preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day execution of U.S. Army and defense-related programs.
• Break down program objectives into actionable tasks and track progress.
• Coordinate activities across internal teams to ensure alignment with program priorities.
• Monitor schedules, milestones, and deliverables to ensure timely execution.
• Identify risks, delays, and blockers, and address them proactively.
• Communicate program status, progress, and issues to leadership.

Skills

Program coordination

Operations management

Contract support

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Documentation & records

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Mettle Ops in Madison Heights, MI seeks an Assistant Program Manager to drive defense program execution, coordinate across teams, manage schedules, costs, and quality. This hands-on role focuses on contract flow and operational performance.

You will translate objectives into actionable plans, monitor progress, identify risks, and work with leadership to keep programs on track in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.