Radar Programs Lead & Deputy PM — Strategy & Growth

Riverside Research; Lexington (MA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Research in Lexington, MA is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to lead advanced radar system initiatives. This hybrid leadership role bridges government customers, technical teams, and business development, guiding program strategy and mentorship across engineers and analysts.

You will oversee end-to-end execution, manage baselines and EVM, translate customer needs into cost-effective solutions, and help grow the opportunity pipeline.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related technical/program management experience with a Bachelor’s degree (or 6+ years with a Master’s; or 3+ years with a PhD).
• Active U.S. Government TS/SCI security clearance.
• Strong foundational knowledge of radar systems, signal processing, or defense system architectures.
• Demonstrated background balancing program financials (EVM/BOEs) with hands-on customer engagement and business capture.
• Exceptional writing and briefing skills with the ability to navigate fast-paced, mission-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations and act as the key decision-maker in the Program Manager's absence.
• Guide end-to-end execution for advanced radar system and software development, integration, test, and deployment programs.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with government stakeholders translating operational needs into cost-effective technical solutions.
• Manage program baselines, financial performance, earned value management (EVM), and risk mitigation.
• Travel up to 25%.
• Lead, mentor, and foster professional development for a multidisciplinary team of engineers and analysts.
• Oversee resource allocation, staffing plans, and cross-functional performance management.
• Leverage radar domain expertise to identify, shape, and capture new business opportunities; support BOE pricing; cultivate customer relationships.

Skills

Radar systems

Program management

Team leadership

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Riverside Research in Lexington, MA is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to lead advanced radar system initiatives. This hybrid leadership role bridges government customers, technical teams, and business development, guiding program strategy and mentorship across engineers and analysts.

You will oversee end-to-end execution, manage baselines and EVM, translate customer needs into cost-effective solutions, and help grow the opportunity pipeline.