Senior Defense Software Programs Manager

SciTec; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 182,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Company-paid medical insurance

Dental insurance (80%)

Vision insurance (100%)

Life insurance (100%)

Paid parental leave

Annual profit-sharing plan

Discretionary performance bonus

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

SciTec, a subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead complex software systems within a defense environment. The role requires coordinating across technical teams, customers, primes, and subcontractors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in software project management, experience with large defense programs, and the ability to manage cost, schedule, risk and multi-stakeholder expectations. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience in software development project management.
• Experience managing large, complex software or systems integration programs.
• 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 including scope, schedule and cost impacts.
• Support requirements management, roadmap alignment, and execution planning.
• Communicate status updates and evolving requirements to staff and leadership.
• Prepare and deliver program status reports for leadership and customers.
• Manage relationships with government customers, subcontractors, and internal leadership.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and execution quality.
• Oversee overall program financial performance including budgeting and cost-control.

Skills

Program management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree (STEM or Business)

Tools

Earned Value Management

Job description

SciTec, a subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead complex software systems within a defense environment. The role requires coordinating across technical teams, customers, primes, and subcontractors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in software project management, experience with large defense programs, and the ability to manage cost, schedule, risk and multi-stakeholder expectations. Travel up to 25% may be required.