Senior Defense Program Manager: Navy/Marine Systems

Ultra Maritime, EMS; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

PTO + holidays

401K with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Job summary

Ultra Intelligence & Communications is seeking a Program Manager for Austin, TX or San Diego, CA to lead software development, systems integration, and sustainment programs for the US Navy and USMC. You will manage dispersed teams across sites to meet cost, schedule and technical objectives.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in DoD program management, strong leadership, and experience coordinating cross-functional teams through all lifecycle phases.

Qualifications

• Active DoD security clearance or ability to obtain one.
• 6+ years of experience managing DoD programs.
• Experience leading software/systems development and integration programs.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple Navy/Marine Corps programs across all phases.
• Monitor cost, schedule, and technical performance to meet requirements.
• Deliver revenue, margin, forecasts, and EV metrics.
• Develop schedules, resource plans, and execution baselines.
• Lead software and systems development, integration, and fielded capability updates.
• Coordinate ECPs, contract modifications, and customer-driven changes.
• Identify and mitigate programmatic and technical risks.
• Prepare status reports and briefings for leadership and customers.
• Lead IPT and milestone reviews and cross-functional collaboration.
• Support proposal development and transition-to-execution activities.

Skills

Security clearance

Project management

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Ultra Intelligence & Communications is seeking a Program Manager for Austin, TX or San Diego, CA to lead software development, systems integration, and sustainment programs for the US Navy and USMC. You will manage dispersed teams across sites to meet cost, schedule and technical objectives.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in DoD program management, strong leadership, and experience coordinating cross-functional teams through all lifecycle phases.