Senior Defense Software Program Manager (Flexible Hours)

SciTec Incorporated; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 167,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match

Company-paid health insurance

Dental, Vision, Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Generous paid time off

Discretionary performance bonus

Job summary

SciTec Incorporated in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead complex software programs for defense contracts. You will oversee end-to-end design, development, integration, verification, and validation efforts to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

Ideal candidate has 15+ years in software project management, experience with large-scale integration programs, and ability to coordinate with government customers and subcontractors. DoD clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferred with a STEM or Business focus.
• 15+ years of professional experience in software development project management.
• Experience managing large, complex software or systems integration programs.
• Experience with resource planning and staffing across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to travel up to 25% for business purposes as assigned.
• Strong problem-solving skills in complex, technical environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to achieve DoD security clearance.
• Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred: Active DoD security clearance; Experience with Earned Value Management in Defense industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of design, development, integration and test activities across the program lifecycle.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risk.
• Drive change management activities, including analysis of impacts to scope, schedule, and cost.
• Support technical leadership in requirements management, roadmap alignment, and execution planning.
• Communicate customer information, including status updates, schedule changes, customer needs, and evolving requirements effectively to the technical staff and leadership.
• Prepare and deliver program status reports, translating technical progress into actionable insights for leadership and customers.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, including government customers, subcontractors, and internal leadership.
• Manage subcontractors and external partners.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and program execution quality.
• Manage overall program financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost-control initiatives.
• Support program reviews, demonstrations, and external engagements.
• Support multiple customer stakeholders simultaneously.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree (STEM or Business)

Tools

Earned Value Management

Job description

SciTec Incorporated in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead complex software programs for defense contracts. You will oversee end-to-end design, development, integration, verification, and validation efforts to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

Ideal candidate has 15+ years in software project management, experience with large-scale integration programs, and ability to coordinate with government customers and subcontractors. DoD clearance is required.