Program Manager - Navy and USMC

Ultra Electronics Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

PTO + Holidays

401K with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Student Loan Assistance

Job summary

Ultra I&C is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead software development, systems integration, and sustainment programs for US Navy/Marine Corps in Austin, TX or San Diego, CA. You will coordinate dispersed teams and work with contracts, finance, and engineering to meet cost, schedule, and technical targets.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in a technical or business field, 6+ years managing DoD programs, and experience with ECPs, schedules, and cost performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of experience managing DoD programs.
• Experience with Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), contract modifications, or requirements management.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple Navy/Marine Corps programs through all contract phases.
• Monitor cost, schedule, and technical performance to meet contractual requirements.
• Deliver financial targets including revenue, margin, forecasts, and EV metrics.
• Develop and maintain program schedules, resource plans, and baselines.
• Lead software and systems development, engineering integration, and fielded capabilities.

Skills

Program management

DoD program experience

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

EVM familiarity

Job description

Company: Ultra Intelligence & Communications Mission Solutions Powering Decision Join the team redefining defense technology. From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefield—find your place in the future of defense.

Mission Solutions. By joining our Mission Solutions business, you will be a member of a team dedicated to providing innovative solutions that streamline the preparation and execution of intricate, mission-critical operations. We focus on enhancing situational awareness, tactical command and control, and seamless video data exchange capabilities within a dynamic, multi-domain environment.

Job Description

Ultra I&C is seeking a Program Manager for its Austin, TX or San Diego, CA office to lead software development, systems integration, and sustainment programs for the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. This position will manage geographically dispersed cross-functional teams between Austin, TX and San Diego, CA to ensure successful execution of programs against customer requirements, contract objectives, cost, schedule, and technical performance goals. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, contracts, finance, procurement, and customers through all lifecycle phases to deliver capabilities that support mission-critical naval and marine corps operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple US Navy and/or Marine Corps programs through all phases of contract execution.
• Monitor and manage program cost, schedule, and technical performance to ensure contractual requirements are met.
• Deliver financial performance targets including revenue, margin, forecasts, and earned value metrics.
• Develop and maintain program schedules, resource plans, and execution baselines.
• Lead software and systems development efforts, engineering integration activities, and fielded capability enhancements.
• Coordinate Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), contract modifications, and customer-directed changes.
• Identify, document, and mitigate programmatic and technical risks and opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver program status reports, briefings, and presentations for internal leadership and customers.
• Lead recurring customer meetings, Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, and milestone reviews.
• Coordinate activities across geographically dispersed teams and functional organizations.
• Collaborate with Contracts, Finance, Procurement, Engineering, and Operations teams to support program execution.
• Manage the development and delivery of Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), including Program Management Plans, Risk Management Plans, and Monthly Status Reports.
• Support proposal development, basis of estimate creation, and transition-to-execution activities for follow-on efforts and new contract awards.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with customers, teammates, and internal stakeholders.
• Apply sound judgment and problem-solving skills to address program challenges and changing customer priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance; ability to maintain clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Management, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 6+ years of experience managing DoD programs.
• Experience managing software development, systems integration, engineering, or technical programs.
• Experience with Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), contract modifications, or requirements management.
• Experience developing and maintaining project schedules and cost performance metrics.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

Desired Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience supporting US Navy, Marine Corps, NAVWAR, NAVAIR, MCSC, or related defense organizations.
• Experience with Command and Control (C2), Tactical Communications, Air and Missile Defense, or related defense systems.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and metrics.
• Experience working within Agile software development or DevSecOps environments.
• Experience with Cost-Plus, Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Time-and-Materials (T&M) contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to support customer growth initiatives and capture activities.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional technical teams in a matrixed environment.
• Ability to adapt to environments ranging from rapid prototyping and IR&D efforts to formal defense acquisition programs.

Notice

Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements.

Our Benefits

Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:

• Annual Bonus - Annual Bonus – Performance Related
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus 11 company holidays
• Early finish on Friday
• 401K w/ company match
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
• Student Loan Assistance Program
• Array of voluntary benefit offerings

Ultra I&C is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected state or federal classes.

We provide affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

If you need an accommodation in any part of the application process, email [e-mail].

Ultra specialises in providing application-engineered bespoke solutions. We focus on our customers’ mission critical and intelligent systems in the defence, security, critical detection, & control markets. Our capabilities and technologies can be found on many of the world’s long-term military programmes. We employ over 4,500 employees across the globe and are listed on the London Stock Exchange.