Senior Program Manager, Automated Test Systems

Science and Engineering Services, LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SES Air Force Division Automated Test Systems (ATS) Enterprise seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead integration, testing, and sustainment of ATS/ATE hardware and software portfolios. You will oversee design, fabrication, and modification activities for DoD systems, directing staff and prioritizing work across multiple projects.

Responsibilities include budgeting, resource planning, financial reporting, vendor coordination, and producing management documentation.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Business, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• At least 12 years of Program Management experience with DoD projects and 7+ years in leadership roles.
• Proven ability to direct and drive teams, manage schedules, and balance cost, quality, and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of hardware/software design, fabrication, or modification for DoD ATS/ATE.
• Supervise staff, set priorities, resolve conflicts, and coordinate cross‑departmental activities.
• Manage budgets, manpower, resources, and financial reporting; produce management and financial documents.
• Coordinate vendor relationships and review deliverables; communicate effectively across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Budgeting

Communication

DoD experience

Education

Bachelor of Science or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Senior Program Manager, Automated Test Systems

Job Details

Location: US-AL-Huntsville

ID: 2026-1399

Remote: No

Postal Code: 35824

Address: 248 Dunlop Blvd

Category: Program Management and Control

Position Type: Full-Time

Overview

SES Air Force Division Automated Test Systems (ATS) Enterprise is seeking an accomplished Senior Program Manager to lead the integration, testing, and sustainment of a portfolio of complex ATS and manual testers.

Responsibilities

Specific tasks include: Provide leadership, direction, and implementation management oversight of the design, fabrication, or modification of hardware or software systems for Department of Defense Automated Test Systems and Equipment (ATS/ATE), and Test Program Sets (TPS). Provide daily supervision and direction to staff, setting program priorities, resolving conflicts and barriers, planning and coordinating schedule activities involving projects or tasks across the ATS Enterprise. Analyze interdependencies between related projects and provide cross-departmental collaboration with other functional areas. Perform business and administrative activities, such as budgeting, manpower and resource planning, and financial reporting. Produce management plans, financial documents, and presentation graphics. Coordinate vendor relationships and review deliverables. Exhibit exceptionally effective communication skills. Utilize SES data platforms and provide products utilizing Microsoft Office suite including Microsoft Project, and general computer knowledge.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent degree.

Experience Required: At least 12 years Program Management experience with DoD projects and at least 7 years in a leadership position. Must be autonomously disciplined with a proven track record of directing and driving the success of teams, applying hands-on approach to leading organizations, processes, and personnel. Providing technical expertise and leadership in program, project, operations, engineering, software, and production management. Excel at overcoming obstacles to consistently balance cost, quality, and schedule, ensuring all goals are met.

Experience Desired: Experience in Automated Test Systems and Equipment (ATS/ATE) development, integration, testing, and fielding is highly desirable. Experience in acquisition and sustainment logistics, developing technical data, training, supply support

and managing systems sustainment logistics support. Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Digital Electronics experience is a plus.

Must possess and maintain Secret Security Clearance. Travel up to 10% within the US and some overseas may be required.