Strategic Program Manager – Aviation Systems Readiness

Geeks & Nerds; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GaN Corporation seeks a seasoned Program Manager to support the Systems Readiness Directorate for the PEO Aviation customer in Huntsville, AL. You will coordinate with senior Government customers and cross‑functional teams to plan, staff, and manage programs, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to cost and quality standards.

The role requires a mix of technical and managerial skills, with experience in SRD and government contracting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• PMP desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for program work, technical and administrative.
• Manage organization of GaN employees and subcontractors.
• Plan and track projects across multiple customer and technical teams.
• Develop project plans and track progress through delivery.
• Contribute to development of project management strategies and processes.
• Develop resource management plans and control program cost.
• Create Work Breakdown Structures and manage changes.
• Communicate requirements to staff, customers, and corporate.
• Ensure quality on all deliverables and perform staffing actions.
• Analyze program risk and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project management

Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills

Self-motivation

Independent work

Government contracting knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Project

Job description

GaN Corporation seeks a seasoned Program Manager to support the Systems Readiness Directorate for the PEO Aviation customer in Huntsville, AL. You will coordinate with senior Government customers and cross‑functional teams to plan, staff, and manage programs, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to cost and quality standards.

The role requires a mix of technical and managerial skills, with experience in SRD and government contracting.