Program Manager- REMOTE

Fairwinds Technologies; Maryland; Remote; USD 138,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC is seeking a Program Manager to lead a multinational SATCOM program for NATO customers, overseeing system integration, logistics, cybersecurity compliance, documentation, and long-term in-service support.

The role requires active Secret clearance and extensive defense-program experience. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, and report to executives while engaging NATO, government, and industry partners. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of program management experience in defense, aerospace, SATCOM, or military communications.
• Experience managing $10M+ programs with distributed teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong financial, scheduling, risk management, and lifecycle support capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program execution, ensuring technical, cost, schedule, quality, and customer objectives.
• Serve as primary interfaces with NATO, government, military, and industry partners.
• Develop and manage programs’ plans, budgets, schedules, resources, and metrics.
• Provide executive-level status reporting, reviews, and milestone planning.
• Oversee system integration, deployment, testing, and sustainment activities.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field

PMP certification

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Program Manager

Location: This position is open to candidates residing in locations where Fairwinds Technologies is currently registered to employ. Current eligible locations include the DMV area, FL, GA, SC, NC, NY, CO, and TX . Eligible locations are subject to change based on business needs and employment registration requirements.

Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Security Clearance required at time of employment

Compensation Range: $137,742 - $177,742 annually (dependent upon experience)

Travel Requirement: Up to 25% domestic and international travel

Position Summary

The Program Manager is responsible for the successful execution, integration, delivery, sustainment, and lifecycle management of a complex multinational Satellite Communications (SATCOM) program supporting NATO communications capabilities. This position provides leadership and oversight across all program activities, including system integration, deployment, logistics support, configuration management, cybersecurity compliance, quality assurance, technical documentation, training development, and long-term in-service support. The Program Manager serves as the primary interface between the customer, subcontractors, internal stakeholders, and executive leadership, ensuring all contractual, technical, schedule, cost, and performance objectives are achieved. This role requires extensive experience managing defense communications programs, leading cross-functional teams, mitigating program risk, and delivering mission-critical capabilities in support of military and government customers.

Supervisory position: Y N Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program execution, ensuring achievement of technical, cost, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction objectives.
• Serve as the primary customer interface and manage relationships with NATO, government, military, industry partners, and key stakeholders.
• Develop and manage program plans, budgets, schedules, resources, performance metrics, and contractual requirements.
• Provide executive-level status reporting, conduct program reviews, and lead customer meetings and milestone events.
• Oversee subcontractor, vendor, and supplier performance to ensure successful program delivery.
• Direct system integration, testing, deployment, acceptance, sustainment, and technical refresh activities.
• Lead Integrated Product Support (IPS) planning and execution, including logistics, provisioning, maintenance, and supply chain operations.
• Oversee development and delivery of training programs, technical documentation, and customer transition-to-operations activities.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, quality, cybersecurity, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, issues, and corrective actions while driving continuous process improvement.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, logistics, cybersecurity, quality, operations, training, and support personnel to achieve program objectives.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, Program Management, or a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of program management experience supporting defense, aerospace, telecommunications, SATCOM, or military communications programs.
• Experience managing programs valued at $10M+ with multiple stakeholders and geographically dispersed teams.
• Proven experience managing system integration, deployment sustainment, and lifecycle support programs.
• Demonstrated success leading customer-facing defense or government contracts.
• Strong understanding of Program Management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Experience with risk management, integrated scheduling, resource planning, and performance measurement.
• Knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle processes and configuration management.
• Understanding of Integrated Product Support (IPS) and logistics management concepts.
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in dynamic environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.

Compensation - Salary

At Fairwinds, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location and experience. Additional incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full time, exempt position.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

Must be eligible to work in the US.

AAP/EEO Statement

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity