Senior Defense Program Manager - Hybrid

ATI | Advanced Technology International; Summerville (SC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

FSA (Health and Dependent Care)

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

ATI is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex defense-related programs within its submarine and shipbuilding portfolio. The role focuses on planning, execution, stakeholder coordination, and outcome implementation.

The position requires a strong background in project management, cost control, risk management, and cross-functional leadership. A hybrid or onsite schedule near Charleston, SC is available with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of related experience or Master’s with 3+ years; related fields preferred.
• Project and/or process management experience required; PMP favorable but not required.
• Strong communication, leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with government programs is favorable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from startup through closeout per contracts, milestones and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, risks, and performance baselines; apply EVMS as required.
• Create and maintain SOWs, WBS, resource plans, status reports and documentation with proper revision control.
• Coordinate with Government sponsors, customers, vendors and internal teams to track progress and ensure timely deliverables.
• Review invoices, analyze cost variances, and maintain project data for reporting and portfolio visibility.
• Prepare and present project updates, briefings, and materials for reviews and sponsor interactions.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and resolve technical, programmatic, contractual, and schedule issues.
• Support technology transitions, manufacturing process improvements, and industrial base initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Science/Supply Chain/Technical Program Management

Master’s Degree in related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Project

Excel

MS Access

Job description

ATI is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex defense-related programs within its submarine and shipbuilding portfolio. The role focuses on planning, execution, stakeholder coordination, and outcome implementation.

The position requires a strong background in project management, cost control, risk management, and cross-functional leadership. A hybrid or onsite schedule near Charleston, SC is available with flexible hours.