Strategic Technical Program Manager – Defense Systems

Summit Technologies & Solutions, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Technologies & Solutions, Inc. is seeking highly skilled Technical Program and Project Managers to coordinate complex defense programs, modernization efforts, and cross-functional engineering teams.

You will play a critical role in delivering projects on time and in line with mission objectives, leveraging strategic leadership, problem-solving, and strong organizational skills. The role requires coordinating across multiple departments, managing schedules, budgets, resources, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience managing technical programs, engineering projects, or large-scale cross-functional initiatives.
• Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or Hybrid methodologies.
• Experience using PM tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana, or similar software.
• Strong leadership, organizational and decision-making skills with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with collaboration across engineering, operations, and executives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify risks and devise solutions.
• Experience developing schedules, budgets, resource plans, and performance metrics.
• Ability to manage scope, timelines, and deliverables aligned with customer and mission objectives.
• Familiarity with defense, aerospace, government contracting, or systems engineering environments is preferred.
• PM certifications like PMP or CSM are preferred but not required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment with shifting priorities.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (or active clearance preferred).

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Organization

Risk Management

Strategic Thinking

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Time Management

Resource Planning

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Asana

Job description

Summit Technologies & Solutions, Inc. is seeking highly skilled Technical Program and Project Managers to coordinate complex defense programs, modernization efforts, and cross-functional engineering teams.

You will play a critical role in delivering projects on time and in line with mission objectives, leveraging strategic leadership, problem-solving, and strong organizational skills. The role requires coordinating across multiple departments, managing schedules, budgets, resources, and