Program Manager - Tech & Defense Projects (Detroit)

Eccalon; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Eccalon seeks a seasoned Project Manager in Detroit, MI to lead multiple programs, ensuring contracts, cost objectives, schedules, and performance goals are met. You will interface with customers and internal stakeholders, guiding proposals through closeout and overseeing risk, governance, and compliance in defense and commercial settings.

You will direct program execution, lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets and milestones, and coordinate with FAR and regulatory requirements to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in project management, business administration, or related field.
• MBA preferred but not required.
• PMI PMP certification is a plus.
• Minimum 10 years of project/program management experience.
• Experience with complex government, military, defense, or commercial contracts.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and risk management skills.
• Leadership of cross-functional teams and customer relationships.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies.
• Knowledge of FAR and government contracting processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily execution of multiple programs or large-scale projects.
• Lead integrated product teams and run project meetings.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Ensure contracts meet cost, schedule, quality, and performance objectives.
• Provide regular status updates to senior management.
• Serve as primary contact for customers on contract execution.
• Coordinate with internal departments to resolve issues.
• Support bid and proposal activities and identify new opportunities.
• Track performance with EVM and escalate issues to leadership.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Customer relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management or related field

MBA (preferred but not required)

PMP certification (nice to have)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project planning/scheduling tools

Job description

Eccalon seeks a seasoned Project Manager in Detroit, MI to lead multiple programs, ensuring contracts, cost objectives, schedules, and performance goals are met. You will interface with customers and internal stakeholders, guiding proposals through closeout and overseeing risk, governance, and compliance in defense and commercial settings.

You will direct program execution, lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets and milestones, and coordinate with FAR and regulatory requirements to deliver