Senior DoD Program Manager — EVM & MIL-STD, High-Impact

Boutique Recruiting; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

FSA

401k

Vacation

Dental & Vision

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a Program Manager to drive a government-focused contract in advanced manufacturing. You will oversee multi-disciplinary teams, manage risk, and ensure milestones align with MIL-STD requirements, Earned Value Management, and IMS planning. This role requires 5+ years in DoD program management, experience with medium-sized contracts, and eligibility for U.S.

security clearance. Location is in the United States and flexibility in hours is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of DoD program management within government or a prime contractor; familiarity with MIL-STD requirements.
• Experience managing medium-sized government contracts (> $5M), particularly with the Department of Defense.
• Demonstrated experience with EVM, IMS, and formal risk management frameworks.
• Proven track record building and managing project teams in a technical field.
• Manufacturing experience is required.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• U.S. Persons status is required due to ITAR/export control regulations.
• Flexibility in working hours is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the execution of a $15 million government contract focused on innovative manufacturing solutions
• Oversee project teams, ensuring adherence to risk management frameworks and MIL-STD requirements
• Utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) and integrated master schedules (IMS) to track project progress
• Coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of project milestones
• Develop and write Statements of Work (SOW) for projects
• Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with vendors and customers
• Support the growth of the new business unit through strategic planning and team development
• Identify solutions to challenges and implement effective strategies to meet project demands

Skills

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

Risk management

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Team leadership

Job description

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a Program Manager to drive a government-focused contract in advanced manufacturing. You will oversee multi-disciplinary teams, manage risk, and ensure milestones align with MIL-STD requirements, Earned Value Management, and IMS planning. This role requires 5+ years in DoD program management, experience with medium-sized contracts, and eligibility for U.S.

security clearance. Location is in the United States and flexibility in hours is preferred.