Senior Technical Program Manager - Balloon & Radar Systems

Great Bay Staffing Group; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Generous 401(k)

Job summary

Great Bay Staffing Group in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead complex Stratospheric Balloon and Radar programs from customer engagement through full execution. This hands-on leadership role combines program management with technical shaping, guiding architecture, requirements, and system integration with engineering, operations, and business development teams.

You will interact with U.S.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience, including 4+ years leading technical programs.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field (Master's preferred).
• Demonstrated experience leading complex engineering or systems-development programs.
• Strong systems engineering or technical background with credibility engaging engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Own cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer satisfaction for complex technical programs
• Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, contracts, supply chain, and business development
• Shape technical solutions and requirements during concept, capture, proposal, and execution phases
• Participate in design reviews to ensure solutions meet customer requirements and engineering best practices
• Coordinate long-lead procurement and supply-chain activities to support program delivery
• Monitor program performance against cost and schedule baselines, driving corrective action as needed
• Support business development, capture, and proposal efforts with technical and program expertise
• Deliver program status reports, technical presentations, and customer-facing materials
• Mentor less-experienced program managers and help establish program management best practices
• Represent the company at customer meetings, industry events, and technology forums

Skills

Program leadership

Systems engineering

Cross-functional leadership

Technical credibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Great Bay Staffing Group in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead complex Stratospheric Balloon and Radar programs from customer engagement through full execution. This hands-on leadership role combines program management with technical shaping, guiding architecture, requirements, and system integration with engineering, operations, and business development teams.

You will interact with U.S.