Senior Defense Software Programs Lead | Flexible Hours

SciTec; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 182,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus

Paid parental leave

Generous PTO

Flexible work hours

Job summary

SciTec, a nonprofit subsidiary focused on defense software solutions, seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead complex, mission-critical software systems in a defense environment. The role involves end-to-end design, development, integration, verification, and validation, coordinating across technical teams, customers, primes, and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in software project management, experience with large-scale programs, and an active DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, STEM or Business preferred.
• 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.
• Active DoD security clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 25% for business purposes.

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 scope, schedule, and cost impacts.
• Support technical leadership in requirements management, roadmap alignment, and execution planning.
• Communicate status updates and evolving requirements effectively to staff and leadership.
• Prepare and deliver program status reports 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.

Skills

Senior PM

Defense software

Cost management

Schedule management

Risk management

Resource planning

DoD clearance

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Earned Value Management

Job description

SciTec, a nonprofit subsidiary focused on defense software solutions, seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead complex, mission-critical software systems in a defense environment. The role involves end-to-end design, development, integration, verification, and validation, coordinating across technical teams, customers, primes, and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in software project management, experience with large-scale programs, and an active DoD clearance.