Program Manager

Yulista Holding LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Yulista Holding LLC is seeking a Regular Program Manager in Huntsville, AL, full-time within the Program Management department. The role drives strategic leadership, operational oversight, and financial management across complex programs with federal contracting exposure.

The ideal candidate has extensive program leadership experience, DoD or federal project exposure, strong financial acumen, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver successful outcomes while maintaining customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Management, Finance, or related discipline.
• 10 years of progressively responsible experience in program management, operations management, or related leadership roles.
• 5 years of demonstrated leadership experience managing complex programs and multidisciplinary teams.
• Program-level financial management including P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis.
• Experience with federal government contracts, preferably DoD or NASA.
• Knowledge of federal contracting requirements and program performance expectations.
• Ability to lead multiple priorities and allocate resources effectively.
• Strong analytical, financial, organizational, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with senior leadership and government customers.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ERP/program management systems; ability to obtain security clearance if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across programs, oversee execution, staffing, schedules, budgets and deliverables.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and establish KPIs to improve performance and efficiency.
• Drive risk mitigation and ensure compliance with contracts and policies.
• Own program financial performance, budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Collaborate with Finance, Contracts and executives to ensure accurate reporting.
• Support business development, capture, proposals, and recompetes as needed.
• Develop and mentor program managers and functional leaders.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial acumen

Program management

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related discipline

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

ERP systems

Job description

Yulista Holding LLC Regular Program Manager

Location: Huntsville, AL Position Type: Full-Time Department: Program Management Primary Function The Program Manager provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and financial management across complex programs and diverse technical and operational capabilities. This position is responsible for driving program execution, ensuring financial performance, managing organizational resources, and maintaining strong customer relationships while supporting overall business objectives. The Program Manager exercises sound business judgment, demonstrates strong financial acumen, and provides leadership across multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful program delivery, operational efficiency, and long-term organizational success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Operational Management Provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple programs, projects, and functional capabilities, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and customer requirements. Oversee program execution, performance, staffing, resource allocation, schedules, budgets, and contractual deliverables. Lead multidisciplinary teams supporting a broad range of technical, engineering, operational, and professional services capabilities. Establish performance objectives, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and implement strategies to improve operational effectiveness. Identify and mitigate programmatic, financial, contractual, and operational risks. Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, organizational policies, and applicable federal regulations. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen program performance, operational efficiency, and service delivery.

Financial Management & P&L Accountability Demonstrate ownership and accountability for program financial performance, including profit and loss (P&L), revenue, profitability, and cost management. Develop, manage, and execute program budgets, financial forecasts, and resource plans. Monitor financial performance against established objectives, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement. Evaluate program financial health, including labor utilization, indirect costs, operating margins, and overall profitability. Collaborate with Finance, Contracts, and executive leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting and sound business decisions. Implement cost-control measures and operational strategies that support profitability while maintaining program quality and customer satisfaction.

Leadership & Organizational Development Provide direct leadership, mentorship, and performance management to program managers, functional leaders, and multidisciplinary teams. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, professional development, and continuous improvement. Assess organizational capabilities, workforce requirements, and resource needs to support current and future business objectives. Partner with Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and functional leadership to support workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development. Establish clear expectations, promote effective communication, and ensure alignment across operational and functional teams. Demonstrate the ability to lead through organizational growth, changing priorities, and complex business challenges.

Customer Engagement & Business Growth Establish and maintain effective relationships with government customers, industry partners, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders. Serve as a senior program representative, communicating program performance, operational priorities, and strategic initiatives. Collaborate with Business Development, Capture, and executive leadership to identify opportunities for business expansion and continued growth. Support proposal development, recompete strategies, technical solutions, and pricing initiatives as appropriate. Evaluate existing capabilities and identify opportunities to expand service offerings, improve customer outcomes, and strengthen competitive positioning. Support contract transitions, new program implementation, and integration of additional capabilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Management, Finance, or a related discipline.

Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in program management, operations management, or related leadership roles.

Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated leadership experience managing complex programs, multidisciplinary teams, or multiple functional capabilities.

Demonstrated experience with program-level financial management, including P&L responsibility, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and profitability analysis.

Experience managing federal government contracts, preferably supporting the Department of Defense (DoD), NASA, or other federal agencies.

Working knowledge of federal contracting requirements, contract types, and program performance expectations.

Demonstrated ability to lead multiple priorities, manage organizational resources, and execute strategic initiatives.

Strong analytical, financial, organizational, and decision-making skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience engaging senior leadership and government customers.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience using financial, enterprise resource planning (ERP), or program management systems.

Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance, if required.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering Management, or a related discipline.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Experience overseeing multiple programs, contracts, or business portfolios with diverse technical and operational requirements.

Demonstrated responsibility for financial performance, revenue growth, and operating margins across a portfolio of programs.

Experience supporting engineering, aerospace, defense, systems integration, test and evaluation, information technology, or other technical service environments.

Experience managing Cost-Plus, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Time-and-Materials (T&M), and other federal contract types.

Experience with Deltek Costpoint or comparable enterprise financial management systems.

Experience supporting business development, capture management, proposals, and contract recompetes.

Demonstrated success leading organizational growth, operational improvements, or complex program transitions.

Active government security clearance.

Preference Statement

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO Statement

Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

Reasonable Accommodation

It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

Thank you for your interest in Yulista! As you get to know Yulista, you’ll discover that we encompass many subsidiaries, each offering unique and specialized capabilities within their respective fields. All our subsidiaries operate cohesively under the overarching Yulista umbrella. This allows us to leverage combined strengths, foster collaboration across diverse expertise areas, and provide comprehensive solutions to our customers. Since 2002, Yulista has leveraged our technical expertise to maintain aircraft and ground vehicles, advance aerospace technology and missile defense, support national security, and sustain base and maritime operations. In a fiercely competitive market, our agile teams embrace complex challenges, delivering mission-critical solutions. Yulista has been a trusted and preferred partner for mission-ready clients, renowned for consistently providing innovative expertise that drives success. Our greatest strength lies in the passion and commitment of our men and women who strive to make the impossible possible.