Senior Program Manager, UAV & SOCOM Programs

Edge Autonomy; California (MO); On-site; USD 118,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Paid PTO

Paid holidays

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Disability coverage

HSA and FSA options

Critical care plan

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Redwire Defense Tech seeks a Program Manager for SOCOM programs to lead cross-functional teams and manage customer relationships, overseeing UAV and mission system efforts from development through sustainment.

The role requires strong program management, leadership, and communication with senior military stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery aligned with SOCOM priorities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Program or Project Management experience.
• 5+ years of experience with USSOCOM or Component Commands/Units.
• Background in Defense, Government contracting, and Aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Lead program planning, execution, and performance for SOCOM portfolios.
• Manage cross-functional teams through proposal development, system design, and delivery.
• Maintain strong relationships with SOCOM program offices and operators.

Skills

Program management

Customer engagement

Cross-functional leadership

Schedule/risk management

Communication with senior stakeholders

UAV/defense domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in business, engineering, or technical discipline

Tools

Jira

Confluence

ODDO

Microsoft Office

Job description

Redwire Defense Tech seeks a Program Manager for SOCOM programs to lead cross-functional teams and manage customer relationships, overseeing UAV and mission system efforts from development through sustainment.

The role requires strong program management, leadership, and communication with senior military stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery aligned with SOCOM priorities.