Program Manager (All Levels)

Talon Defense, Inc.; Northern (KY); Remote; USD 175,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Talon Defense, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead and coordinate defense technology programs from conception through deployment.

You will direct cross-functional teams across engineering, customers, and mission stakeholders, ensuring delivery within schedule and budget. This remote, full-time role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or related field, 5+ years of program management, and a PMP or equivalent credential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or equivalent field.
• Minimum 5 years program or project management experience.
• Technical program management background within defense or government contracting sectors.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle processes.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal capabilities.
• Cross-stakeholder collaboration experience.
• Current PMP certification or equivalent credentials.

Responsibilities

• Direct cross-functional teams managing intricate technical programs within schedule and budget constraints.
• Bridge communication gaps between engineering, customers, and mission stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain project schedules, milestones, and deliverable tracking.
• Identify program risks and develop appropriate mitigation approaches.
• Translate between technical and non-technical team members.
• Uphold security protocols and regulatory compliance standards.
• Monitor performance metrics and deliver regular updates to senior leadership.

Skills

Project management

Cross-stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Presentation skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or equivalent field

Advanced degree in Business Administration or Engineering Management

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Remote Full-time $175,000 - $195,000 per year Posted October 1, 2026

Overview

This role involves leading and coordinating projects across technical teams, customers, and mission stakeholders, with responsibility for delivering complex defense technology programs from initial conception through deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct cross-functional teams managing intricate technical programs within schedule and budget constraints
• Bridge communication gaps between engineering, customers, and mission stakeholders
• Establish and maintain project schedules, milestones, and deliverable tracking
• Identify program risks and develop appropriate mitigation approaches
• Translate between technical and non-technical team members
• Uphold security protocols and regulatory compliance standards
• Monitor performance metrics and deliver regular updates to senior leadership

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or equivalent field
• Minimum 5 years program or project management experience
• Technical program management background within defense or government contracting sectors
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle processes
• Strong presentation and interpersonal capabilities
• Cross-stakeholder collaboration experience
• Current PMP certification or equivalent credentials

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Business Administration or Engineering Management
• Defense acquisition process experience
• Cybersecurity and information assurance background
• Agile and DevOps methodology familiarity
• Government contracting and compliance knowledge

Compensation

$175,000 - $195,000 per year

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match; paid time off and federal holidays; life insurance; professional development and certification reimbursement.

Annual performance bonus; employee referral bonuses.

Salary offered will depend on numerous qualifying factors such as clearance, degree and the years and depth of applicable experience.

Security Clearance

This position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret level or above. A government sponsored polygraph may be required.

Talon Defense, Inc. provides equal opportunities to qualified employees and prospective employees without regard to age, race, color, religion, pregnancy, sex, national origin, veteran status, uniformed status, physical or mental disability, or other protected characteristics.