Senior Program Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match

Company-paid health insurance options

Generous PTO and holiday schedule

Bonus potential

Job summary

SciTec, a dynamic defense contractor, seeks a Senior Program Manager in New Jersey to lead and oversee complex software systems for government contracts. You will ensure end-to-end lifecycle execution, from design to validation, on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in software program management, experience with large-scale defense programs, and excellent communication skills. Travel up to 25% and DoD clearance readiness are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferred with a STEM or Business focus.
• 15+ years of professional experience in software development project management.
• Experience managing large, complex software or systems integration programs.
• Experience with resource planning and staffing across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to travel up to 25% for business purposes as assigned.

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 activities, including analysis of impacts to scope, schedule, and cost.
• Support technical leadership in requirements management, roadmap alignment, and execution planning.
• Communicate customer information, including status updates and evolving requirements, to staff and leadership.
• Prepare and deliver program status reports with actionable insights for leadership and customers.
• Manage stakeholder relationships including government customers, subcontractors, and internal leadership.
• Manage subcontractors and external partners.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and execution quality.
• Manage overall program financial performance including budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control initiatives.
• Support program reviews, demonstrations, and external engagements.
• Support multiple customer stakeholders simultaneously.

Skills

Program management experience

Travel readiness

DoD clearance potential

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving in technical env

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or business

Job description

SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; andaircraftsurvivability missions.

Important Notice:SciTecexclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees.SciTeccannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

SciTecis seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead and oversee execution of complex,mission-critical software systems within a defense environment. This roleis responsible forensuring that end-to-end design, development, system integration, verification, andvalidation efforts are executed with rigor, aligned to programobjectives, and delivered onschedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience managing software-intensive defenseprograms, with the ability to coordinate across technical teams, customers, primes, andsubcontractors; manage cost, schedule, and risk; and drive execution in a fast-paced,multi-stakeholderenvironment.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of design, development,integrationand test activitiesacross the program lifecycle

• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risk

• Drive change management activities, including analysis orimpactsto scope, schedule, and cost

• Support technical leadership in requirements management, roadmap alignment, andexecution planning

• Communicate customer information, including status updates, schedule changes, customer needs, and evolving requirements effectively to the technical staff and leadership

• Prepare and deliver program status reports, translating technical progress intoactionable insights for leadership and customers

• Manage stakeholder relationships, including government customers, subcontractors,and internal leadership

• Manage subcontractors and external partners

• Identifyand implement process improvements to increase efficiency and programexecution quality

• Manage overall program financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting,variance analysis, and cost‑control initiatives

• Support program reviews, demonstrations, and external engagements

• Support multiple customer stakeholders simultaneously

• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree, preferred with a STEM or Business focus

• 15+ years of professional experience in software development project management

• Experience managing large, complex software or systems integration programs

• Experience with resource planning and staffing across multi-disciplinary teams

• Ability to travel up to 25% for business purposes as assigned

• Strong problem-solving skills in complex, technical environments

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to achieve DoD security clearance

• Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred:

• Active DoD security clearance

• Experience with Earned Value Management in Defense industry

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SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
• 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
• 80% company paid Dental insurance
• 100% company paid Vision insurance
• 100% company paid Life insurance
• 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
• 100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
• Flexible Work Hours

The pay range for this position is $182,000 to $232,000 per year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Vet/Disabled.