Senior Program Manager, Defense Systems & Ship Programs

Textron; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Career Development & Training Opportun

Wellness Program (including Fitness Re

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Textron Systems, within Textron's Sea Systems business area, is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead complex programs from inception to completion. You will own cost, schedule and technical performance, and serve as primary customer contact, coordinating milestones and reviews with internal teams and customers.

The role requires 5+ years in a similar capacity, a Bachelor's in Engineering/Business (Master's preferred), and PMI PMP certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of related experience in a similar role, industry, or functional area.
• Certifications in Defense Program Management; PMI PMP preferred.
• Experience with risk identification and mitigation in software development, systems integration, and technology maturation.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into executable program plans with engineering leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of programs from inception through completion, controlling cost, schedule and technical performance.
• Act as primary customer contact for program activities and lead reviews with customers.
• Establish milestones and monitor master plans and schedule.
• Design and execute formal capture plans and monitor competitor activity.
• Collaborate with engineering leadership to ensure scope clarity and feasibility.
• Identify and mitigate risk in software development and systems integration.
• Deliver products in regulated or mission-critical domains.
• Partner with engineering leads to ensure schedule adherence.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/related field

Master's degree in Engineering and/or MBA

Tools

PMI PMP

Job description

Textron Systems, within Textron's Sea Systems business area, is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead complex programs from inception to completion. You will own cost, schedule and technical performance, and serve as primary customer contact, coordinating milestones and reviews with internal teams and customers.

The role requires 5+ years in a similar capacity, a Bachelor's in Engineering/Business (Master's preferred), and PMI PMP certification is a plus.