Program Manager- SRD

Geeks & Nerds; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GaN Corporation seeks a seasoned Program Manager to support the Systems Readiness Directorate for the PEO Aviation customer in Huntsville, AL. You will coordinate with senior Government customers and cross‑functional teams to plan, staff, and manage programs, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to cost and quality standards.

The role requires a mix of technical and managerial skills, with experience in SRD and government contracting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• PMP desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for program work, technical and administrative.
• Manage organization of GaN employees and subcontractors.
• Plan and track projects across multiple customer and technical teams.
• Develop project plans and track progress through delivery.
• Contribute to development of project management strategies and processes.
• Develop resource management plans and control program cost.
• Create Work Breakdown Structures and manage changes.
• Communicate requirements to staff, customers, and corporate.
• Ensure quality on all deliverables and perform staffing actions.
• Analyze program risk and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project management

Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills

Self-motivation

Independent work

Government contracting knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Wanted - Big Brains & Huge Hearts: We are looking for creative and passionate geeks, nerds, thinkers, tinkerers, and builders.

Geeks and Nerds is an innovative technology company that encourages ingenuity, defies the norm, fosters teamwork, and defines the future for our community and nation.

Come join the company that develops innovative solutions that makes a positive difference in our community and nation. Join a company of significance!

We are currently seeking a Program Manager in support of Program Management for the Systems Readiness Directorate (SRD) for the Program Executive Office (PEO) Aviation customer located in Huntsville, AL. The successful candidate will work across multiple customer leads and technical teams to plan and track projects. Candidates should possess a mix of technical and managerial skills. The primary focus of this position is working alongside senior Government customers to hire and manage employees to perform duties as assigned.

*Please note this is a contingent offer upon award of effort.

Duties:

• Serve as primary point of contact for work related to the program both technical and administrative


• Manage organization of GaN employees and subcontractors


• Frequently engages with customers and staff in order to plan and track all work


• Develops project plans as needed and tracks progress until delivery


• Contributes to the development of project management strategies and processes


• Develop resource management plans and controls program cost


• Develop Work Breakdown Structures where appropriate


• Assists in managing changes associated to projects


• Communicates pertinent information and requirements to staff both customer and corporate


• Ensure quality on all deliverables


• Perform all manpower and staffing actions


• Analyzes program risk, develops, and implements mitigation strategies

Qualities:

• PEO Aviation Experience a must, preferably within SRD


• Experience with project management tools (MS Project)


• Strong organizational skills


• Excellent written and verbal communications skills


• Self-motivation, self-direction, and ability to work independently


• Good understanding of Government contracting

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree


• 10+ years of relevant experience


• Active Secret Clearance


• PMP desired

GaN Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other legally protected classifications. GaN Corporation participates in E-Verify.