Senior Innovation Program Manager, Student Prototyping

Tatitlek Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tatitlek Corporation seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead the Innovation with Academia Student Prototyping initiative within the Defense Innovation Unit. The role drives planning, execution, and continuous improvement across government, academia, and industry partners to rapidly deliver early-stage prototypes aligned with mission needs.

The ideal candidate has 20+ years in program management, a Master's degree, and PMP certification, with proven ability to manage complex multi-stakeholder

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in program management and multi-stakeholder environments.
• Master's degree in a relevant field and PMP certification.
• Proven ability to translate strategy into executable program plans and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and continuous improvement of IWA student prototyping programs.
• Coordinate across government, academia, and industry stakeholders to align with mission needs.
• Prepare executive briefings, reporting, and program documentation for leadership.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration / Public Administration / Engineering

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Tatitlek Corporation seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead the Innovation with Academia Student Prototyping initiative within the Defense Innovation Unit. The role drives planning, execution, and continuous improvement across government, academia, and industry partners to rapidly deliver early-stage prototypes aligned with mission needs.

The ideal candidate has 20+ years in program management, a Master's degree, and PMP certification, with proven ability to manage complex multi-stakeholder