Senior Program Manager – Defense Projects & Growth

National Center for Defense Manufacturing; Export (PA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

National Center for Defense Manufacturing seeks a Senior Program Manager in a hybrid Pittsburgh area setting to lead defense-related projects from initiation through delivery. You will manage multi‑discipline teams, coordinate with DoD partners, and ensure programs stay on time and within budget.

The role requires a top-tier engineering background with leadership, excellent communication, and a track record of expanding program scope and revenue. Travel is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Masters in Engineering with Manufacturing/Mechanical focus and 10 years of experience.
• Or a Bachelors in a related field with 15 years of experience.
• Experience in manufacturing & machining with leadership roles; DoD exposure preferred.
• Proven ability to manage projects and portfolios with multi‑organisational teams.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall program leadership for selected programs including timely delivery and budget adherence.
• Review project inputs for completeness and create SOW, cost proposal, and timeline.
• Identify and assemble project teams; oversee execution and reporting to stakeholders.
• Ensure projects meet objectives, stay on schedule and within budget; manage customer communications.
• Monthly reporting to NCDMM leadership and DoD representatives; identify new sources for opportunities.
• Supervise staff and support annual reviews; contribute to strategic planning and defense manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Customer communication

Budget & schedule

Team supervision

Education

Masters degree in Engineering (Manufacturing Tech/Mechanical)

Bachelors degree in related field (with 15 years experience)

Job description

National Center for Defense Manufacturing seeks a Senior Program Manager in a hybrid Pittsburgh area setting to lead defense-related projects from initiation through delivery. You will manage multi‑discipline teams, coordinate with DoD partners, and ensure programs stay on time and within budget.

The role requires a top-tier engineering background with leadership, excellent communication, and a track record of expanding program scope and revenue. Travel is expected as needed.