Senior DoD/Navy Defense Program Manager

W3Global; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Stark is seeking a senior defense-program manager to lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex DoD contracts. You will work with senior military leaders, government customers, and industry partners to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and customer satisfaction.

The role requires leadership across functions and a focus on growth into a multi-hundred-million-dollar portfolio. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in DoD program management, Navy experience, and PM certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience.
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program/project management certification required.
• 10+ years of progressive Program Management experience within the DoD/defense industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale defense programs and contracts at the $100M+ level.
• Strong preference for industry-side defense program management experience.
• Navy program experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage complex defense contracts, deliverables, schedules, budgets, and customer requirements.
• Experience working directly with senior military leaders and government customers.
• Strong understanding of defense manufacturing, supply chain, and operational environments.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including MS Project.
• ERP system experience is beneficial.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage program plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and performance objectives.
• Define program scope, requirements, timelines, and resource needs.
• Coordinate resources across manufacturing, facilities, supply chain, engineering, and operations.
• Support proposals, statements of work, specifications, pricing, and contractual requirements.
• Drive program execution from planning through successful delivery.
• Build relationships with senior military leaders, government representatives, prime contractors, and partners.
• Communicate program status, risks, milestones, and performance to stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional teams and program reviews, executive briefings, and customer presentations.
• Develop and manage budgets, track costs, and ensure profitability.
• Identify and mitigate program risks with contingency plans.
• Ensure compliance with DoD, ITAR, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Program management

DoD experience

Navy program experience

Contract management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

ERP experience

Job description

Stark is seeking a senior defense-program manager to lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex DoD contracts. You will work with senior military leaders, government customers, and industry partners to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and customer satisfaction.

The role requires leadership across functions and a focus on growth into a multi-hundred-million-dollar portfolio. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in DoD program management, Navy experience, and PM certifications.