Strategic Program Manager - Solid Rocket Propulsion

Nammo Defense Systems Inc.; Perry (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k) with company match

Medical plan (employer-paid for single

HSA contributions

PTO & holidays

4x10 work week

Job summary

The role requires 8–12 years in aerospace/defense program management, EVMS expertise, and strong leadership. A DoD-sensitive environment offers growth, travel, and mission-focused impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related technical field.
• 8–12 years of progressive program/project management experience in aerospace/defense, with at least 5 years in complex hardware systems such as propulsion, munitions, or energetics.
• Direct experience managing programs in the solid rocket motor or closely related defense industry.
• Proven expertise in Earned Value Management System (EVMS) implementation, compliance, and Control Account Management.
• Demonstrated success collaborating with prime contractors and DoD customers/program offices on defense contracts.
• Must be a self-starter with a proven high level of initiative —able to operate independently, anticipate challenges, and drive solutions in a fast-paced, high-stakes setting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail under stress.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end execution of solid rocket motor propulsion programs, including design, development, testing, production, and delivery phases.
• Oversee program scope, integrated master schedules (IMS), work breakdown structures (WBS), cost baselines, and technical performance in compliance with DoD standards.
• Implement and maintain Earned Value Management System (EVMS) processes; act as Control Account Manager (CAM), perform performance analysis, variance reporting, and corrective actions.
• Serve as key point of contact with prime contractors and Department of Defense (DoD) customers/program offices.
• Identify and mitigate risks, pursue opportunities, and resolve issues proactively in a dynamic defense environment.
• Prepare and deliver program status reviews to senior leadership and customers; facilitate data-driven decisions.
• Ensure adherence to ITAR, export controls, DoD acquisition regulations (e.g., FAR/DFARS), quality standards, and safety requirements for energetics and propulsion manufacturing.
• Foster collaboration, initiative, and accountability across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and test teams.
• Identify program risks and opportunities, develop mitigation plans
• Support proposal activity as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Business/PM

Tools

EVMS

Control Account Management

Job description

The role requires 8–12 years in aerospace/defense program management, EVMS expertise, and strong leadership. A DoD-sensitive environment offers growth, travel, and mission-focused impact.