Program Manager

Parry Labs; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Unlimited paid time off

Workplace flexibility

Health and well‑being support

Job summary

Parry Labs seeks an experienced Program Manager to oversee cost, schedule, and performance of direct B2B subcontracts for DOD prime contractors and direct-to-government efforts.

The role is based in the Detroit, Michigan area with multi‑site customer engagements and frequent travel. You will lead diverse teams, manage risks, and drive program excellence from proposal through closeout.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of DOD industry experience.
• 5+ years of technical project or program management experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOD Secret Clearance.
• Experience with earned value management.
• Experience in software development and software integration.

Responsibilities

• Use core Program Management skills to manage the cost, schedule, and performance of multiple programs.
• Proactively communicate with internal and external stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of the program.
• Serve as the primary interface with external customer and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Support all aspects of the program lifecycle from early‑stage business development to proposal development to the program closeout.
• Ensure that all materials and deliverables are completed on time.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with program execution.
• Identify program opportunities and implement internal process updates.
• Work in a collaborative team environment on complex tasks.
• Drive technical excellence by setting program standards and enabling execution.
• Provide overall leadership and direction to an integrated product team.
• Forecast financial performance and manage to financial expectations.
• Assist in negotiating contracts, pricing, and terms and conditions.
• Collaborate with functions across the organization to ensure program success.

Skills

DOD program management

Program management

MS Office

MS Project

Earned value management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Who Are We?

At Parry Labs we believe the modern combat advantage relies on the speed and scale of open systems. We’re redefining the edge of the increasingly ever-changing battlespace by delivering game‑changing capabilities to our warfighters through digital engineering, software, and hardware solutions that are essential to our core as a Digital Systems Integrator.

Born digital and agile, Parry Labs is building a winning team to be the premier provider for Next Generation Mission Systems Integration across air, land, sea, space, and cyber.

Are you ready to be an instrumental part of experts in the industry? Join us in the innovation of integration at Parry and help develop the technologies of tomorrow while reaching new heights in your career today.

About The Job

We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and detail-oriented Program Manager to join our Parry Labs team. The successful candidate will be responsible for cost, schedule, and performance of direct B2B subcontracts for DOD prime contractors as well as direct-to-government efforts.

Based in the Detroit, Michigan area. Will work on customer sites multiple days per week.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Use core Program Management skills to manage the cost, schedule, and performance of multiple programs.
• Proactively communicate with internal and external stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of the program.
• Serve as the primary interface with external customer and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Support all aspects of the program lifecycle from early‑stage business development to proposal development to the program closeout.
• Ensure that all materials and deliverables are completed on time.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with program execution.
• Identify program opportunities and implement internal process updates.
• Work in a collaborative team environment on complex tasks.
• Drive technical excellence by setting program standards and enabling execution.
• Provide overall leadership and direction to an integrated product team.
• Forecast financial performance and manage to financial expectations.
• Assist in negotiating contracts, pricing, and terms and conditions.
• Collaborate with functions across the organization to ensure program success.
• Identify opportunities for increased scope, follow‑on work, and new programs within B2B business.
• Work with Business Development and Customer Liaisons on growth activities such as proposal development, quoting activities, and visiting customers.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of DOD industry experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of technical project or program management experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOD Secret Clearance.
• Skilled in MS Office products and MS Project.
• Experience in software development and software integration.
• Flexibility and resiliency in dynamic environments.
• Experience with earned value management.
• Self‑directed and able to work independently/remotely.
• Ability to support travel up to 30 %.
• Preference for experience working with both industry partners and government.

Why Join Parry Labs?

At Parry Labs, we foster a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and diversity. Employees are given the autonomy to leverage their skills in creating state‑of‑the‑art tech solutions that aid in the protection of the American warfighter. We encourage new and bold ideas that push the status quo, driven by our entrepreneurial spirit.

Parry Labs will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well‑being of you and your family, and opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives with benefits such as education assistance and unlimited paid time off, just to name a few.

Accessibility/Accommodation

If due to a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] or call (256) 682‑7145 to let us know the nature of your request and contact information.