Senior SATCOM Program Manager – Secret Clearance, Global Ops

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC; Orangeburg (SC); Remote; USD 138,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC is seeking a Program Manager to lead a multinational SATCOM program for NATO, overseeing system integration, deployment, logistics, cybersecurity, documentation, and training. The role interfaces with customers, subcontractors, and leadership to meet schedule, cost, and performance targets.

The candidate should have 10+ years in defense or government program management, experience managing $10M+ programs, and a strong background in IPS, logistics, and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• PMP certification preferred; Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program execution across all lifecycle stages.
• Serve as primary interface with NATO, government, and industry partners.
• Develop and manage plans, budgets, schedules, resources, and performance metrics.
• Provide executive status reporting and lead reviews with stakeholders.
• Oversee subcontractor and vendor performance to ensure delivery.
• Direct system integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment activities.
• Lead IPS planning including logistics, provisioning, maintenance, and supply chain operations.
• Develop training and documentation, and support customer transition-to-operations.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and mitigate risks and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Program management principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Telecommunications/IS/CS/Business/PM

PMP certification

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management tools

Job description

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC is seeking a Program Manager to lead a multinational SATCOM program for NATO, overseeing system integration, deployment, logistics, cybersecurity, documentation, and training. The role interfaces with customers, subcontractors, and leadership to meet schedule, cost, and performance targets.

The candidate should have 10+ years in defense or government program management, experience managing $10M+ programs, and a strong background in IPS, logistics, and risk management.