Program Manager

PEAK Technical Services Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PEAK Technical Services Inc. is seeking a seasoned Program Manager with a decade of experience leading DoD and aerospace programs from award through delivery. You will oversee cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer relationships across multiple government contracts.

Based in Torrance, CA, the role involves coordinating cross‑functional teams, managing financials, and presenting metrics to executive leadership, with occasional travel to SLC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent.
• 10 years of experience managing defense or government programs.
• Experience with DoD contracts, FAR/DFARS, and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• PMP certification and active security clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of defense programs valued from $5M-$50M.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, schedules, and program performance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for government and prime contractor customers.
• Coordinate engineering, operations, supply chain, contracts, and finance teams.
• Identify and mitigate program risks to ensure successful delivery.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and contract compliance.
• Support business development, capture efforts, and proposal activities.
• Present program status, financials, and performance metrics to executive leadership.

Skills

Program Management

DoD Contracts

Earned Value Management

Risk Management

Customer Relations

Financial Management

Cross-Functional Leadership

Proposal Support

Schedule Management

Compliance

Primavera P6

Deltek Cobra

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

#Tech-Pro-Admin-01 Job Summary

We are seeking a results-driven professional with 10 years of experience in leading Department of Defense (DoD) and aerospace programs from contract award through delivery. The role involves managing cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer relationships across multiple government contracts.

Located in Torrance, California, this position offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant city known for its beautiful beaches, diverse community, and proximity to the greater Los Angeles area.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead execution of defense programs valued from $5M-$50M.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, schedules, and program performance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for government and prime contractor customers.
• Coordinate engineering, operations, supply chain, contracts, and finance teams.
• Identify and mitigate program risks to ensure successful delivery.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and contract compliance.
• Support business development, capture efforts, and proposal activities.
• Present program status, financials, and performance metrics to executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 10 years of experience managing defense or government programs.
• Experience with DoD contracts, FAR/DFARS, and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and active security clearance preferred.

Core Skills

• Program Management
• DoD Contracts
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Risk Management
• Customer Relations
• Financial Management
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Proposal Support
• Schedule Management
• Compliance
• EVMS - Primavera 6 and Deltek Cobra SW

Schedule Details

No travel requirements; may have occasional travel to SLC.