Senior Program Manager, A&D | Agile & Proposals

Ladders; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 218,000 - 296,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid and unpaid time off

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Program Manager (Level M) to lead complex aerospace and defense programs from Seal Beach, CA. You will guide cross-functional execution, manage performance baselines, and shape proposals in a regulated environment.

The role requires 10+ years in program management, US citizenship, and active Top Secret/SCI clearance, with proven Agile and DevSecOps experience. You will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure disciplined delivery and strong business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• US citizenship required and ability to obtain program access.
• 10+ years of program or project management experience.
• Proficiency in Agile software development.
• Experience building relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop programmatic teams, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities.
• Manage program performance through scheduled tracking and earned value baselines.
• Oversee technical processes and product development in Agile and DevSecOps environments.
• Strategize new business opportunities and proposals.
• Coordinate multidivisional inputs for proposal development.

Skills

Agile software development

Stakeholder relationships

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Senior Program Manager (Level M) to lead complex aerospace and defense programs from Seal Beach, CA. You will guide cross-functional execution, manage performance baselines, and shape proposals in a regulated environment.

The role requires 10+ years in program management, US citizenship, and active Top Secret/SCI clearance, with proven Agile and DevSecOps experience. You will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure disciplined delivery and strong business outcomes.