Strategic Program Manager - Defense & Manufacturing

National Center for Defense Manufacturing; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

National Center for Defense Manufacturing seeks a Senior Program Manager in Huntsville, AL, to lead customer projects from initiation through delivery. You will oversee multi-disciplinary teams, manage SOWs, cost proposals, and timelines, and maintain strong customer relations with DoD partners.

The role requires travel and proven leadership in defense manufacturing environments. The position emphasizes on-time, on-budget performance with strategic input to planning and growth.

Qualifications

• Masters in Engineering with focus on Manufacturing Technology or Mechanical Engineering and 10 years of experience.
• Alternatively, a related Bachelors degree with 15 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall Program Leadership for selected programs; ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Develop and oversee SOW, cost proposals, and timelines; identify project team and supervise.
• Ensure customer interface and monthly reporting; communicate with DoD representatives.

Skills

Program leadership

Project management

Customer communications

Team supervision

Travel willingness

Leadership

Detail oriented

Strong organizational skills

Education

Masters in Engineering (Manufacturing/Mechanical)

Bachelors in related field

Job description

National Center for Defense Manufacturing seeks a Senior Program Manager in Huntsville, AL, to lead customer projects from initiation through delivery. You will oversee multi-disciplinary teams, manage SOWs, cost proposals, and timelines, and maintain strong customer relations with DoD partners.

The role requires travel and proven leadership in defense manufacturing environments. The position emphasizes on-time, on-budget performance with strategic input to planning and growth.