Senior Program Manager, Student Prototyping & Innovation

The Tatitlek Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tatitlek Corporation seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead the Innovation with Academia Student Prototyping program. You will coordinate across government, academia, industry, and contractors to deliver rapid, early-stage prototypes aligned with DoD needs.

Ideal candidates bring 20+ years in program management, a PMP certification, and a track record of translating strategy into executable plans across complex institutions.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in program management, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Masters degree in Business Administration, Program Management, Public Administration, or Engineering.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and strong execution skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, performance, and continuous improvement of IWA student prototyping programs.
• Translate government direction into executable plans, milestones, deliverables, and operating rhythms.
• Establish KPIs, report program status to leadership, and ensure alignment with mission needs.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration, Program Management, Public Administration, or Engineering

PMP certification

Job description

The Tatitlek Corporation seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead the Innovation with Academia Student Prototyping program. You will coordinate across government, academia, industry, and contractors to deliver rapid, early-stage prototypes aligned with DoD needs.

Ideal candidates bring 20+ years in program management, a PMP certification, and a track record of translating strategy into executable plans across complex institutions.