Senior Program Manager (Level M)

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

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Program Manager (Level M) to join the team of a leader in the Aerospace & Defense space.

This role will guide complex program execution across technical, operational, and proposal activities in a highly regulated environment. The position will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to maintain program alignment, support disciplined performance tracking, and drive development efforts forward. In addition, this leader will help shape new business opportunities while coordinating inputs across multiple functions to support strong proposal outcomes.

Location: Seal Beach, CA - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $218,450 – $295,550 annually

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

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI security clearance required
• Ability to obtain program access; U.S. citizenship only
• 10+ years in program or project management
• Experience building relationships with stakeholders
• Proficiency in Agile software development

Benefits

• Health insurance and flexible spending accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Paid and unpaid time off options

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.