Senior Defense Software Programs Lead - Flexible Hours

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

HSA medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Profit-sharing plan

Paid parental leave

Generous paid time off

Job summary

SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace subsidiary, seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead complex software systems in a defense environment. You will coordinate across technical teams, customers, primes, and subcontractors to ensure design, development, integration, verification, and validation are delivered on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing large defense software programs, with strong leadership, risk management, and exceptional communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or Business (preferred).
• 15+ years in software development project management.
• Experience with large software/systems integration programs.
• Resource planning and staffing across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Strong problem-solving in technical environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Active DoD security clearance preferred.
• AI-generated materials will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, integration and test activities across the program lifecycle.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risk.
• Drive change management including scope/schedule/cost impacts.
• Support technical leadership in requirements management and planning.
• Communicate status and evolving requirements to staff and leadership.
• Prepare and deliver program status reports for leadership and customers.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with government customers and subcontractors.
• Oversee subcontractors and external partners.
• Identify process improvements to boost efficiency and execution quality.
• Oversee program financial performance including budgeting and forecasting.
• Support program reviews, demonstrations and external engagements.
• Coordinate multiple customer stakeholders simultaneously.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Program management

DoD security clearance

Earned Value Management

Large-scale software programs

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Travel up to 25%

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or Business

Job description

SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace subsidiary, seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead complex software systems in a defense environment. You will coordinate across technical teams, customers, primes, and subcontractors to ensure design, development, integration, verification, and validation are delivered on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing large defense software programs, with strong leadership, risk management, and exceptional communication skills.