PROGRAM MANAGER - defense - aggressive growth

GNR - Global Network Recruiting; Alabama; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

GNR - Global Network Recruiting is assisting a high-visibility defense organization in the MS/AL area to recruit a Senior Program Manager for a multi-million dollar defense program. This onsite role requires strong leadership to drive full lifecycle management, risk mitigation, and customer communications.

Relocation assistance may be provided for the right candidate. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in defense programs, solid business acumen, and the ability to interact with

Qualifications

• Full life cycle defense programs background across electronics/ mechanical/electro-mechanical systems (avionics, vehicles, missiles, C5ISR, EO/IR).
• Strong business acumen with ability to mitigate risk, manage budgets, schedules and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end defense program management, ensuring schedule, cost and scope compliance.
• Monitor progress, manage risks, communicate with customers and stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to Mil‑Stds / AS9100 and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Defense program background

Business acumen

Customer communication

Job description

GNR has been retained by a well-established, hi-tech Defense manufacturing organization seeking a SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER to lead a critical $$$M DEFENSE program within their state-of-the-art facility in the MS / AL area.

This organization is experiencing rapid growth and is committed to expanding its operational capabilities & center of excellence.

Offering career growth and high visibility within the organization, you will report directly to the VP of Programs and manage the full life cycle of a $$$M critical Defense program.

• Must have solid business acumen to mitigate risks, manage budgets, schedules and deliverables, and handle any scope changes.
• Monitor and track day-to-day progress and communicate with customers

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Full life cycle DEFENSE PROGRAMs background for Electronics, Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical systems like: avionics, ground vehicles, aircrafts, UAVs, navigation guidance systems, box level electronics, actuation systems, missiles, C5ISR, electronic warfare, EO/IR, etc.
• Manage program schedules and deliverables, budgets, mitigated risk, while ensuring compliance program requirements and Mil-Stds / AS9100.
• Strong business acumen and communication with customers
• PMP / PMI certification is a PLUS
• US Citizenship (prior military service is a plus)

OFFERING

Base salary + bonus + great benefits + relocation assistance

LOCATION

On-site is required - AL / MS area: Small town with low cost of living, short commutes & work-life balance.