Senior Defense Software Program Manager

SciTec; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

SciTec in the United States seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead and oversee execution of complex, mission-critical software systems in a defense environment. This role ensures end-to-end design, development, system integration, verification, and validation are executed with rigor, on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing software-intensive defense programs, coordinating across technical teams, customers, primes, and subcontractors, while driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or Business.
• 15+ years of experience in software development project management.
• Experience with Earned Value Management in Defense.
• Experience managing large, complex software or systems integration programs.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving in technical environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of design, development, integration and test activities across the program lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans including budget, schedule, resources, and dependencies.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks.
• Drive change management and analyze impacts to scope, schedule, and cost.
• Drive growth through ECP proposals and negotiations.
• Support technical leadership in requirements management, roadmap alignment, and execution planning.
• Prepare and deliver program status reports for leadership and customers.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with government customers, subcontractors, and internal leadership.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and program execution quality.
• Oversee EVMS activities and ensure accurate performance measurement.
• Lead CSDR management, including planning, coordination, and delivery of required cost and software data reporting artifacts.
• Manage overall program financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost-control initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or Business

Tools

EVMS

Job description

SciTec in the United States seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead and oversee execution of complex, mission-critical software systems in a defense environment. This role ensures end-to-end design, development, system integration, verification, and validation are executed with rigor, on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing software-intensive defense programs, coordinating across technical teams, customers, primes, and subcontractors, while driving