Program Manager

Radiance Technologies; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiance Technologies in Huntsville, AL, seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead defense program execution from award to flight testing. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, and serve as primary liaison with PMOs and customers.

Applicants should have a DoD acquisitions background, familiarity with FAR/DFARS, and active security clearance. PMP/DAWIA and ACAT program experience are highly preferred for this challenging role.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering, Business Administration, Systems Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of direct experience as a Program Manager or Deputy PM on complex hardware/software defense contracts.
• DoW acquisition cycles, FAR/DFARS, and defense contracting types (CPFF, FPIF, FFP); strong scheduling expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall program execution from award through design, development, hardware integration, production, and flight testing.
• Manage budget, cash flow, margins, cost baselines, and cost/schedule performance metrics.
• Serve as primary operational/contractual point of contact for PMOs and customers; lead PMRs and executive briefings.

Skills

Program management

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

B.S. in Engineering / Business Administration / Systems Management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Deltek Open Plan

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Execution & Lifecycle ManagementLead overall program execution from task award through design, development, hardware integration, production, and flight testing.Establish, maintain, and drive the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) aligning cross-functional engineering, procurement, and testing milestones.Direct program execution strategies across major formal milestones, including System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Flight Readiness Reviews (FRRs), and Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs).
2. Financial & Business PerformanceManage overall program budget, cash flow, margins, and cost baselines.Monitor and report, and manage cost performance and schedule performance metrics.Author and submit formal customer financial and progress status reports.
3. Customer Relationship & Stakeholder ManagementServe as the primary operational and contractual point of contact for Project Management Offices (PMOs) and other customers.Lead formal program management reviews (PMRs) and executive briefingsManage customer expectations, scope modifications, engineering change proposals (ECPs), and contract additions.
4. Risk Management & Cross-Functional Team LeadershipEstablish and drive the Program Risk and Opportunity Management Board (ROMB) to proactively identify, quantify, and mitigate technical, schedule, supply chain, and financial risks.Partner with the Program Chief Engineer to balance technical trade-offs against schedule impacts and financial budgets.Oversee subcontractor management, major suppliers, and vendor deliverables in coordination with Global Supply Chain leadership.
5. Flight Test & Range Logistics OversightCoordinate resource deployment, range access, and hardware availability for captive-carry, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL), and live-fire flight test campaigns.Ensure regulatory, range safety, and safety compliance across all flight operations and field deployments.

Required Qualifications & Background

Education: B.S. in Engineering, Business Administration, Systems Management, or a related field (Formal acquisitions training and certification strongly preferred).

Experience: 5+ years of direct experience as a Program Manager or Deputy PM managing complex hardware/software defense contracts.

Domain Mastery: Demonstrated track record managing defense development programsIn-depth understanding of DoW acquisition cycles, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS), and defense contracting types (CPFF, FPIF, FFP).Direct expertise utilizing advanced scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, or Deltek Open Plan).

Security Clearance: Must hold an active US DoD Secret clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or DAWIA Level III PM Certification.
• Prior experience managing ACAT I/II or major sub-system programs for the U.S. Department of War.
• Proven track record leading live-fire flight test programs or remote range deployments.
• Experience transitioning missile systems low-rate production.

Radiance Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.