Program Manager

SciTec; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

SciTec in the United States seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead and oversee execution of complex, mission-critical software systems in a defense environment. This role ensures end-to-end design, development, system integration, verification, and validation are executed with rigor, on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing software-intensive defense programs, coordinating across technical teams, customers, primes, and subcontractors, while driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or Business.
• 15+ years of experience in software development project management.
• Experience with Earned Value Management in Defense.
• Experience managing large, complex software or systems integration programs.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving in technical environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of design, development, integration and test activities across the program lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans including budget, schedule, resources, and dependencies.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks.
• Drive change management and analyze impacts to scope, schedule, and cost.
• Drive growth through ECP proposals and negotiations.
• Support technical leadership in requirements management, roadmap alignment, and execution planning.
• Prepare and deliver program status reports for leadership and customers.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with government customers, subcontractors, and internal leadership.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and program execution quality.
• Oversee EVMS activities and ensure accurate performance measurement.
• Lead CSDR management, including planning, coordination, and delivery of required cost and software data reporting artifacts.
• Manage overall program financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost-control initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or Business

Tools

EVMS

Job description

SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.

Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

SciTec is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead and oversee execution of complex, mission-critical software systems within a defense environment. This role is responsible for ensuring that end-to-end design, development, system integration, verification, and validation efforts are executed with rigor, aligned to program objectives, and delivered on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience managing software-intensive defense programs, with the ability to coordinate across technical teams, customers, primes, and subcontractors; manage cost, schedule, and risk; and drive execution in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of design, development, integration and test activities across the program lifecycle
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including budget, schedule, resources, and dependencies
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks
• Drive change management activities, including analysis of impacts to scope, schedule, and cost
• Drive growth through ECP proposals and negoatiations
• Support technical leadership in requirements management, roadmap alignment, and execution planning
• Prepare and deliver program status reports, translating technical progress into actionable insights for leadership and customers
• Manage stakeholder relationships, including government customers, subcontractors, and internal leadership
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and program execution quality
• Support program reviews, demonstrations, and external engagements
• Oversee EVMS activities, ensuring compliance with earned value requirements and accurate performance measurement
• Lead CSDR management, including planning, coordination, and delivery of required cost and software data reporting artifacts
• Manage overall program financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost‑control initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferred with a STEM or Business focus
• 15+ years of professional experience in software development project management
• Experience with Earned Value Management in Defense industry
• Experience managing large, complex software or systems integration programs
• Experience with resource planning and staffing across multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong problem-solving skills in complex, technical environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills