IPT Program Manager – Defense Systems

SEEMANN COMPOSITES, LLC; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

HSA with company contribution

FSA

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense in the United States is seeking a Program Manager to lead Integrated Product Teams across multiple defense programs. You will oversee cost, schedule, and deliverables, coordinating with engineering, production, logistics, and leadership to meet customer commitments.

You will manage budgets, monitor risks, and report progress to executives. Prior DoD program experience and PMP familiarity are highly valued, with a focus on rigorous performance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; technical degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of project or program management experience.
• Experience with Department of Defense programs and ITAR knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides program oversight for Integrated Product Teams through all phases of assigned programs.
• Manages cost, schedule, and performance, including subcontractor activities.
• Leads multiple programs simultaneously and ensures alignment with customer requirements and deliverables.
• Develops program plans that define resource needs, budgetary expectations, and schedule performance goals.
• Manages budgets including baseline development, variance analysis, monthly estimates, and Estimate to Complete updates.
• Reports program status to executive leadership with clear, concise updates on progress toward targets.
• Supports program review sessions with Department of Defense customers and monitors key milestones and schedules.
• Ensures adherence to contract requirements, risk management practices, resource planning, and reporting expectations.
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, Production Planning, and Supply Chain to accomplish program objectives.
• Monitors contract compliance and assists with justified cost reviews and related program activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Earned Value Management

Job description

Karman Space & Defense in the United States is seeking a Program Manager to lead Integrated Product Teams across multiple defense programs. You will oversee cost, schedule, and deliverables, coordinating with engineering, production, logistics, and leadership to meet customer commitments.

You will manage budgets, monitor risks, and report progress to executives. Prior DoD program experience and PMP familiarity are highly valued, with a focus on rigorous performance and compliance.