Senior DoD Aerospace Program Lead | P&L & EVMS

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET, Inc.); Havelock (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) program

Wellness program

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Employee referral program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET) is seeking a highly experienced Senior Program Manager in Havelock, NC to lead the execution, financial performance, and strategic management of multiple DoD aerospace programs, supporting fixed-wing and rotary-wing platforms.

This senior leader will own the program P&L, manage up to three concurrent contracts valued at $50–$100M, coordinate with Finance, Contracts, and Operations, and ensure compliant performance through EVMS, risk mitigation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and seven years of aerospace/defense program management experience.
• PMP certification required; EVMS, cost control, and financial reporting experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance; willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of assigned aerospace programs from contract transition to closeout.
• Manage up to three concurrent programs with combined values of $50M–$100M.
• Maintain responsibility for cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead geographically dispersed teams including subordinate Program Managers and site personnel.
• Develop execution strategies, integrated schedules, and measurable milestones.
• Identify risks and implement corrective actions to maintain contract performance.
• Coordinate with Contracts and Finance to ensure profitable program execution.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial management

Program management

Communication

Risk management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Aviation Management, Engineering, Program Management, Finance

PMP certification

U.S. Government security clearance eligibility

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

EVMS knowledge

Job description

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET) is seeking a highly experienced Senior Program Manager in Havelock, NC to lead the execution, financial performance, and strategic management of multiple DoD aerospace programs, supporting fixed-wing and rotary-wing platforms.

This senior leader will own the program P&L, manage up to three concurrent contracts valued at $50–$100M, coordinate with Finance, Contracts, and Operations, and ensure compliant performance through EVMS, risk mitigation,