Defense Programs Manager: Strategy, Delivery & Risk

Source Code; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Comark is seeking a Program Manager to lead Military & Defense projects, ensure customer satisfaction, manage risks, and align with corporate strategy. The role requires coordinating budgets, schedules, and stakeholders across multiple projects.

The position emphasizes governance, deliverables, and maintaining product roadmap alignment with strategy, with exposure to government contracting and ITAR considerations.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years related experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of Government Contracting or Military Applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Skills in managing budgets and ensuring financial efficiency.
• Ability to proactively identify, assess, and manage risks and issues.
• Highly motivated & driven to deliver results that meet & exceed goals
• Outstanding verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and project management

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive program plans, including setting goals, outlining scope, determining timelines, defining resources, and establishing program governance and controls.
• Complete all deliverables including CDRLS, reports, meeting minutes, and project status.
• Coordinate customer meetings and visits as defined by program requirements.
• Create, manage, and report on program budgets, ensuring efficient use of funds and resources.
• Monitor progress across multiple projects, ensuring they stay on track and align with the program's objectives.
• Resolve issues that arise during the program lifecycle, providing direction and support.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, including leadership, partners, and external parties, and communicate program objectives, goals, and progress to them.
• Define and align program goals with the organization's overarching strategic objectives and priorities.
• Member of proposal team for new program efforts.
• Maintain product roadmap, guiding program alignment to product strategy.

Skills

Verbal communication

Budget management

Risk management

Multi-project coordination

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Comark is seeking a Program Manager to lead Military & Defense projects, ensure customer satisfaction, manage risks, and align with corporate strategy. The role requires coordinating budgets, schedules, and stakeholders across multiple projects.

The position emphasizes governance, deliverables, and maintaining product roadmap alignment with strategy, with exposure to government contracting and ITAR considerations.