Lead Program Manager – Defense & Advanced Materials PMO

Alexander Technology Group; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Technology Group is seeking a Lead Program Manager to oversee an advanced development project portfolio for defense and space clients. You will lead cross-functional teams, drive governance, and sustain schedules, budgets, and metrics.

The role emphasizes high-level program leadership, security-cleared collaboration, and transforming PMO capabilities to enable complex, high-impact programs with strong customer alignment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in advanced manufacturing, prototyping, or development engineering.
• 5+ years leading project managers or a PMO, including hiring and coaching.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Build and improve project management frameworks, standards, and governance
• Set a consistent operating rhythm across programs: team meetings, risk and gate reviews, technical and financial reporting
• Track portfolio health, risks, resource loading, and cross-program dependencies
• Hire, lead, and mentor Project Managers, and build a strong project management culture
• Own the integrated master schedule, WBS, and cost/schedule baselines, with dashboards for leadership
• Align processes with quality systems and customer program requirements
• Lead customer reviews and support proposals, revenue forecasts, and headcount planning
• Drive continuous improvement, documentation, and capture of intellectual property

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

PMO management

Education

PMI Certifications (PMP/PgMP/PMI-ACP)

Tools

EVMS

IMS

Job description

Alexander Technology Group is seeking a Lead Program Manager to oversee an advanced development project portfolio for defense and space clients. You will lead cross-functional teams, drive governance, and sustain schedules, budgets, and metrics.

The role emphasizes high-level program leadership, security-cleared collaboration, and transforming PMO capabilities to enable complex, high-impact programs with strong customer alignment.