Hybrid Program Manager, C-UAS Hardware & Systems

SlaterConsult; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MyDefence is seeking a structured Program Manager to lead customer programs involving hardware development, systems integration, and delivery in North America. You will own programs from handover through execution, coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and supply chain to meet technical, cost, and schedule targets.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in program management within aerospace/defense, experience with hardware-software integration, and the ability to obtain a security

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in program management, project management, or production management within aerospace, defense, or a related hardware manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience managing technical programs involving physical products, including hardware-software integration, product development, and manufacturing transition.
• Experience with C-UAS, electronic warfare, radar, RF detection systems, military vehicle integration, or similar defense technologies.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing readiness, production readiness reviews, and transitioning products from development into volume manufacturing.
• Experience managing program budgets, schedules, resource allocation, and cost performance.
• Familiarity with Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Earned Value Management (EVM), and project management or ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience coordinating engineering, manufacturing, procurement, supply chain, and quality assurance functions.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience managing customer relationships and communicating with technical, commercial, and government stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree required; US citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance preferred.
• Willingness to travel approximately 30%.
• PMP certification or equivalent is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage C-UAS hardware and software programs, including product development, systems integration, manufacturing transition, and customer delivery
• Oversee the transition of products from engineering development and LRIP into full-rate manufacturing
• Develop and maintain program schedules, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), budgets, milestones, and deliverables
• Monitor program costs, timelines, and performance using EVM principles
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, allocate tasks, and ensure accountability across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality assurance, and logistics
• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain functions to manage material costs, suppliers, subcontractors, and production schedules
• Drive manufacturing readiness, production readiness reviews, and configuration management activities
• Serve as the primary point of contact for military, DoW, DHS, and commercial customers throughout program execution
• Identify and manage program risks, implement corrective actions, and ensure compliance with contractual requirements and quality standards
• Identify opportunities for additional equipment, training, and technical support throughout the customer relationship
• Contribute to the development and improvement of program management processes, tools, and reporting structures

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Organizational skills

Risk management

Education

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

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Earned Value Management (EVM)

WBS planning

Job description

MyDefence is seeking a structured Program Manager to lead customer programs involving hardware development, systems integration, and delivery in North America. You will own programs from handover through execution, coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and supply chain to meet technical, cost, and schedule targets.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in program management within aerospace/defense, experience with hardware-software integration, and the ability to obtain a security