Defense Program Manager: IPT Lead & Delivery

Amro Fabricating Corporation; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA) with copr

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense in Gulfport, MS is seeking a Program Manager to lead Integrated Product Teams across defense programs. You will manage cost, schedule, risk, and deliverables, coordinating with engineering, production, supply chain, and quality to meet customer commitments.

The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, DoD program experience, and proficiency with MS Project and MS Office. This is a full-time on-site position in Gulfport, MS.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project or program management experience.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Experience with Department of Defense programs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, ITAR requirements.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads Integrated Product Teams through all phases of assigned programs to meet cost, schedule and performance objectives.
• Manages program financials including baseline development, variance analysis, monthly estimates, and ETC updates.
• Oversees subcontractor activities and ensures alignment with customer requirements and contract expectations.
• Develops comprehensive program plans defining resources, budgets, schedules and performance goals.
• Provides clear program status updates to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Co-ordinates with Engineering, Operations, Production Planning, and Supply Chain to accomplish objectives.
• Monitors contract compliance and supports cost reviews and related program activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Technical degree

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Karman Space & Defense in Gulfport, MS is seeking a Program Manager to lead Integrated Product Teams across defense programs. You will manage cost, schedule, risk, and deliverables, coordinating with engineering, production, supply chain, and quality to meet customer commitments.

The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, DoD program experience, and proficiency with MS Project and MS Office. This is a full-time on-site position in Gulfport, MS.