Program Manager

HYE Recruiting; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with Contribution & Matching

Paid maternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

3 Weeks Vacation & Year-End Time Off

Relocation Package

Job summary

A leading defense recruiting firm is seeking a Program Manager to oversee the planning and execution of defense programs in Huntsville, AL. The role requires significant experience in program management, strategic planning, and risk management in the aerospace and defense industry. This full-time position offers a hybrid work environment, numerous benefits, and the opportunity for personal development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Program Management in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
• Experience in the Product Development Lifecycle preferred.
• Must be US Citizen and eligible to obtain US DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure program execution with effective communication and delivery.
• Utilize Project Management methodologies and tools for project success.
• Collaborate with business development team for proposal efforts.

Skills

Program management

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree from accredited four-year College or University

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

ERP (Epicor preferred)

Job description

Program Manager – Defense Programs

Our client headquartered in Virginia is seeking a Program Manager based in Huntsville, AL or Arlington, VA. The position reports to the VP of Business Development and offers a hybrid workplace with two remote days. The Program Manager will lead planning, execution, and delivery of defense programs in alignment with technical performance, contractual commitments and customer expectations.

About the Role

The ideal candidate has led and managed cross‑functional standalone projects or elements of complex defense programs, including planning, execution and budget processes. Possesses proven program management, problem solving, strategic and communication skills (both written and oral).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring program execution including plans, status and contract deliverables are effectively communicated and delivered to various stakeholders
• Utilize Project Management methodologies and tools to successfully set up, manage and complete projects, while achieving cost, schedule, technical and quality objectives
• Collaborate with business development team to assist with proposal efforts, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Statement of Work (SOW), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Project Management Plans
• Coordinate project reviews and other events with customers and company management, while building and maintaining effective customer relationships
• Monitor project status for early identification of potential issues and develop corrective/preventative/root cause action plans
• Manage project teams to meet requirements while adhering to company policies and procedures
• Review project achievement and forecast against project baseline to forecast schedule and cost at completion
• Communicate and present project status cost/schedule reports to company leadership
• Implement Risk Management plan to manage project technical, cost, schedule and quality risks
• Build and maintain effecting working relationships with international colleagues to facilitate coordination of project management functions and knowledge share

Requirements

• Proficiency with complex defense programs (ideally military, missile defense or space)
• Proven strategic planning, execution and budget management
• Software: MS Office, MS Project and ERP (Epicor preferred)
• Project Management: Earned Value Management (EVM), Risk Management, Cost Estimation and Pricing
• Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally to various locations (up to 25%)

Qualifications

• 8+ Years’ Program Management in the Aerospace & Defense industry, including relevant Project Management experience
• Product Development Lifecycle background preferred
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited four‑year College or University in Business, Engineering or Science
• Must be US Citizen and eligible to obtain US DoD Secret Clearance (active clearance a plus)
• 3 Weeks Vacation & Year‑End Time Off
• 401K Contribution & Matching
• Education Reimbursement
• Relocation Package

Seniority

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function / Industries

• Product Management, Project Management, and Engineering
• Defense and Space Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance