Program Manager II - Defense Projects (Hybrid)

American Rheinmetall Munitions; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

American Rheinmetall Munitions is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams responsible for government contracts and defense manufacturing programs. You will own schedules, costs, and deliverables while ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and contract terms.

The role requires on-site presence three days/week at Vienna, VA, Camden, AR, or Windham, ME, and offers a salary range of $95k–$160k depending on location.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience supporting government contracts or defense manufacturing
• 3 years coordinating multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance at the Secret level
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, program management, business, operations, or related discipline

Responsibilities

• Lead the Integrated Program Team (Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, Contracts, Security, Compliance)
• Own program schedule, cost, scope, deliverables, and performance
• Identify, mitigate, and track program risks
• Serve as primary point of contact for government representatives
• Lead program reviews, status briefings, and technical discussions
• Manage budgets, funding profiles, and financial forecasts
• Translate technical requirements into executable plans with engineering and production
• Support transitions across development, production, and sustainment phases
• Enforce configuration management and change control
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and contract terms; support audits
• Report program performance to leadership; maintain accurate program documentation
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and process changes

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Financial forecasting

Government contracting

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, program management, business, operations, or related discipline

Tools

MS Project

Job description

American Rheinmetall Munitions is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams responsible for government contracts and defense manufacturing programs. You will own schedules, costs, and deliverables while ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and contract terms.

The role requires on-site presence three days/week at Vienna, VA, Camden, AR, or Windham, ME, and offers a salary range of $95k–$160k depending on location.