Defense Program Manager — IMS & IPT Lead (Hybrid)

Belcan; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a high-visibility defense development program for a major prime contractor.

The role emphasizes program execution, customer management, IPT leadership, and ownership of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using Microsoft Project. You will interface with engineering, manufacturing, quality, test, planning, procurement, and supply chain teams to meet critical milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of Program Management, Technical Program Management, Project Controls, or related experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Project experience.
• Experience developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• Experience with resource-loaded schedules and critical path management.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Experience presenting program status and metrics to leadership and customers.
• Strong planning, execution, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of a complex defense development program from contract award through qualification and production.
• Serve as the primary customer-facing representative for assigned programs.
• Manage scope, schedule, risks, deliverables, and overall program performance.
• Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, quality, test, planning, procurement, and supply chain activities.
• Drive program milestones and ensure customer commitments are met.
• Escalate risks, resource constraints, and program issues as needed.
• Lead cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Drive execution across engineering, manufacturing, test, quality, planning, and supply chain functions.
• Align shared resources to support aggressive customer schedules.
• Facilitate decision-making and issue resolution across program stakeholders.

Skills

Program management

IPT leadership

Customer management

Microsoft Project

Scheduling

Risk management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

IMS scheduling

Job description

Belcan is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a high-visibility defense development program for a major prime contractor.

The role emphasizes program execution, customer management, IPT leadership, and ownership of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using Microsoft Project. You will interface with engineering, manufacturing, quality, test, planning, procurement, and supply chain teams to meet critical milestones.