Defense Program Manager — IPT Leader & Execution Expert

Attalon, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 101,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Attalon, Inc. in Philadelphia seeks a Program Manager to lead integrated product teams through the full lifecycle of defense programs, coordinating engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals.

The PM will manage BOM, IMS, WBS, and cost estimations, maintain strong customer interfaces, and ensure compliance with AS9100 and export-control requirements in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials, Business, Finance or related discipline.
• 5-7 years of experience working in a program or product management role.
• 7+ years of experience working for a defense focused supplier or prime defense contractor.
• Experience leading technically complex or developmental programs.
• Proven cross-functional leadership in a matrixed environment.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Must be eligible to obtain a DoD SECRET Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead program execution from sales handoff through delivery.
• Serve as the primary customer interface for technical and schedule updates.
• Maintain integrated schedules, execution plans, and cross-functional alignment.
• Own program financials: revenue, cost, margin, forecasting, and corrective actions.
• Identify and mitigate technical, schedule, supply chain, and financial risks.
• Drive cross-functional performance in a matrixed environment.
• Manage scope and contract changes.
• Deliver required program documentation and reporting.
• Resolve technical and quality issues with internal teams and customers.
• Support proposals, vendor evaluations, feasibility reviews, and follow‑on opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, regulatory, and export‑control requirements.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Program management

Defense industry experience

Cost/schedule management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials, Business, Finance or related discipline

Tools

AS9100/ISO 9001环境

Job description

Attalon, Inc. in Philadelphia seeks a Program Manager to lead integrated product teams through the full lifecycle of defense programs, coordinating engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals.

The PM will manage BOM, IMS, WBS, and cost estimations, maintain strong customer interfaces, and ensure compliance with AS9100 and export-control requirements in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.