Program Manager - CUAS

DZYNE Technologies; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 155,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

DZYNE Technologies in Portland, OR seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead aerospace/defense programs on site. You will drive schedules, budgets, and staffing, coordinating between engineering, clients, and management to meet program objectives.

Your strong technical leadership will guide rapid design and development under EV and CCPM controls. The role requires 5+ years in program management for aerospace/defense, with ERP/MRP and MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Understanding CCPM, EV and project controls in aerospace/defense.
• Experience across the product lifecycle.
• Experience in enterprise resourcing and planning tools.
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary engineering functions.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, test procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare program execution plans, schedules and budgets across all phases.
• Manage supplier change orders and material costs.
• Direct engineering activities for the program.
• Interface with clients and relevant staff.
• Prepare Master Phasing Schedules, Staffing Plan and WBS.
• Use ERP to analyze financial data and generate reports.
• Present monthly technical and financial program reports, EV metrics.
• Ensure staffing/hiring plans align with program success.
• Lead proposal development with technical and cost volumes.
• Manage subcontractor evaluation, selection and execution.
• Proficient with MS Office, including Project.
• Coordinate product transition from development to rate production.

Skills

Critical Chain Project Management

Earned Value

Product lifecycle experience

Enterprise resourcing tools

Multi-disciplinary engineering

Engineering drawings interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

ERP

MRP

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Project

Job description

About Our Transition To Ondas Sentinel

DZYNE Technologies was recently acquired by Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS) and, together with World View, has joined forces to create Ondas Sentinel. Ondas Sentinel is a next-generation U.S. defense platform integrating long-endurance ISR, autonomous systems, counter-UAS technologies, and mission intelligence.

DZYNE Technologies was recently acquired by Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS) and, together with World View, has joined forces to create Ondas Sentinel. Ondas Sentinel is a next-generation U.S. defense platform integrating long-endurance ISR, autonomous systems, counter-UAS technologies, and mission intelligence.

While DZYNE is now part of Ondas Sentinel, we are still legally operating as DZYNE as we complete the formal integration of our systems and processes. As a result, you may see roles cross‑posted across DZYNE and World View, during this transition. All positions represent opportunities within the same combined organization.

What does this mean for candidates?

• You’re joining a team that is accelerating the future of autonomous defense.
• You’ll be part of a company backed by significant investment, strong growth, and mission‑proven technology.
• You’ll work alongside world‑class engineers and innovators who have already delivered thousands of operational flight hours, high‑impact ISR capabilities, leading counter‑UAS systems, and breakthrough autonomous effects.
• You’ll help shape a unified platform that enables operators to see more, decide faster, and act with confidence across the modern battlespace.

Together, Ondas Sentinel is building something bigger than any one company, a scalable, integrated defense organization designed to meet emerging mission needs with speed, precision, and purpose.

If you’re energized by ambitious missions, rapid innovation, and a chance to help define the future of autonomous defense, we’d love to have you on the team.

Position Title:

Program Manager

Location:

Portland, OR

Work Arrangement:

On-site

Position Summary

DZYNE has an immediate need for a talented Program Manager who will join our industry leading team at our location in Portland, OR.

The Program Manager provides leadership on assigned programs and acts to achieve financial, schedule, technical and client relationship/growth objectives. The Program Manager, alongside the Program Technical Lead, plans and organizes all engineering functions specific to the program, coordinates client interaction between the program team and client, provides guidance on recommended manpower and technical resource loading.

The successful candidate MUST have a strong technical leadership background along with experience executing engineering/design projects in the Aerospace and Defense industry. Specific demonstrated experience in leading successful rapid design/development is required.

Required Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare program execution plans, schedules, and budgets while participating in all phases of program work from conceptual design to manufacturing and delivery
• Manage supplier change orders and material costs
• Direct engineering activities
• Interface with clients and relevant staff
• Prepare the Master Phasing Schedules, Program Execution Schedule, Staffing Plan, Work Breakdown Structure and Financial Execution Plan
• Utilize ERP for analyzing financial data and creating financial reports
• Prepare and present monthly technical and financial program reports to senior and executive management, including Earned Value Metrics (EVM)
• Ensure staffing and hiring plans are managed to ensure program and company success
• Lead proposal development, including technical volume and cost volume basis of estimates
• Manage subcontractor evaluation, selection, and technical execution
• Expert knowledge of the entire Microsoft Office Professional Suite, including Project
• Work with product teams to transition development programs into rate production
• Positive, “can-do” attitude and talent/experience leading people in a matrixed organization and cultivating a healthy customer relationship.

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Understanding of Critical Chain Project Management, Earned Value and other project controls methods as they pertain to the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Experience across the product lifecycle
• Experience in enterprise resourcing and planning tools
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary engineering functions
• Ability to interpret engineering technical drawings, work instructions, and test procedures.

Preferred Skills/ Qualifications

• Must have Aerospace or Defense Contractor industry experience
• Minimum of 5+ years of industry experience as a Program Manager overseeing program execution - in the design/development program lifecycle phase - while ensuring that programs meet client quality, schedule, technical and budget objectives (move to top of
• Must have established leadership experience managing and executing development programs
• Experience transitioning from LRIP to rate production is a plus
• Skilled in the use of IT tools, including ERP, MRP, and Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Ability to travel as‑needed for customer meetings, demonstrations, and business development activities
• Experience in proposal generation and capture
• Experience managing a range of concurrent engineering design projects is required.
• Experience in expanding programs beyond initial phase and customer
• High-level of EVM competency
• Ability to create a winning proposal
• Proven ability, capacity, and aptitude with planning, organizing, supervising, coordinating technical work, and obtaining cooperation from others (must be able to build rapport with program staff)
• High level of scheduling skills (agile program management methodology a plus)

Education

• Bachelor's degree in STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math)

Clearance Level Required:

Secret - Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance, as required for the role.

Export Control / ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information and technology subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As a result, employment is contingent upon meeting applicable export control eligibility requirements and compliance obligations.

Work Authorization Requirement

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Travel Required:

Occasional Travel (10-15%)

Working Conditions

The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, such as a general office environment, to warehouse and other facilities.

Physical Demands

• Must have the ability to stoop, stand, climb, occasionally lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Involves movement between departments, floors, and worksites to facilitate work.

Salary:

$155,000 - $185,000 annually

Salary depends on relevant work experience, education, training, essential skills, and/or other factors such as specialized or high-demand professions. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible for an annual bonus. The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of salary or annual bonus.

Benefits

Our benefits are DZYNE’ed for your overall health and financial wellness. DZYNE offers a comprehensive healthcare benefits package. Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by DZYNE. DZYNE provides paid time off and paid holidays. Additionally, DZYNE offers a 401 (k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting.

Some Final Notes

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DZYNE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, DZYNE Technologies complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which our company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.