Technical Program Manager - Training Devices IPT

Long Wave Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Long Wave Inc. in Oklahoma City seeks a Technical Program Manager for the Training Devices IPT to lead design, integration, and delivery of training devices and simulators, from part-task trainers to full mission simulators, with EVMS-driven program control.

The role requires a DoD security clearance, on-site work, strong leadership, cross-functional coordination, and travel about 25%. A Bachelor’s degree and 5–8 years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, technical communications, business, project management, or related field.
• 5–8 years of technical or program management experience.
• Proven leadership of an IPT or cross-functional / engineering project team.
• Strong understanding and practical use of EVMS, including CAM experience.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to translate technical content for varied audiences.
• Experience managing suppliers or subcontractors, including tracking performance and resolving issues.
• S. citizenship required.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance, or the ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Training Devices IPT, ensuring all products and deliverables meet schedule, cost, and technical requirements.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams (systems engineering, software, hardware, and manufacturing) and coordinate with engineering, logistics, quality, and customer stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain program schedules, budgets, and EVMS reporting, including variance analysis and corrective action planning, serving as CAM for assigned control accounts.
• Manage program risks and opportunities and maintain technical baselines.
• Ensure configuration control, versioning, and product-change alignment across all products and deliverables.
• Coordinate integration, test, validation, and acceptance milestones.
• Plan and manage SDRL deliverables to their governing DIDs, including submittal, review, and disposition of customer comments.
• Manage suppliers and subcontractors, including oversight of cost, schedule, technical performance, risk management, and compliance with program requirements.
• Facilitate program reviews, status updates, and communication across all levels.
• Conduct internal and customer reviews and drive timely incorporation of feedback.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with program and organizational processes.
• Travel approximately 25% of the time to customer, supplier, integration, and test sites.

Skills

EVMS

CAM experience

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Supplier management

Cross-functional leadership

DoD program experience

Engineering program management

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

S1000D

MIL-STD

XML

Job description

***Active DoD Security Clearance Preferred***

***US Citizenship Required***

***NO VISA SUPPORT or C2C***

***On-site in OKC Required***

Position Summary

The Technical Program Manager for the Training Devices Integrated Product Team (IPT) will lead the design, development, integration, and delivery of training devices and simulators ranging from part-task trainers to full mission simulators. This role requires technical breadth, leadership, and strong Earned Value Management System (EVMS) driven program control.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Training Devices IPT, ensuring all products and deliverables meet schedule, cost, and technical requirements.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams (systems engineering, software, hardware, and manufacturing) and coordinate with engineering, logistics, quality, and customer stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain program schedules, budgets, and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) reporting, including variance analysis and corrective action planning, serving as Control Account Manager (CAM) for assigned control accounts.
• Manage program risks and opportunities and maintain technical baselines.
• Ensure configuration control, versioning, and product-change alignment across all products and deliverables.
• Coordinate integration, test, validation, and acceptance milestones.
• Plan and manage SDRL deliverables to their governing DIDs, including submittal, review, and disposition of customer comments.
• Manage suppliers and subcontractors, including oversight of cost, schedule, technical performance, risk management, and compliance with program requirements.
• Facilitate program reviews, status updates, and communication across all levels.
• Conduct internal and customer reviews and drive timely incorporation of feedback.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with program and organizational processes.
• Travel approximately 25% of the time (about one week per month) to customer, supplier, integration, and test sites, with additional travel as program needs require.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, technical communications, business, project management, or related field.
• 5–8 years of technical or program management experience.
• Proven leadership of an IPT or cross-functional / engineering project team.
• Strong understanding and practical use of EVMS, including Control Account Manager (CAM) experience.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to translate technical content for varied audiences.
• Experience managing suppliers or subcontractors, including tracking performance and resolving issues.
• S. citizenship required.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance, or the ability to obtain one.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with military or defense (DoD) programs; training-system program experience preferred.
• Experience in training development, instructional systems design, or product lifecycle management.
• Experience managing technical publications for aerospace, defense, or complex hardware/software systems.
• Familiarity with S1000D, MIL-STD formatting, or other structured documentation standards.
• Experience with digital pubs, interactive electronic technical manuals (IETMs), or XML-based systems.
• Experience developing training devices, simulators, or complex integrated systems.
• Familiarity with systems engineering processes (requirements, integration, V&V).
• Familiarity with Agile program execution or hybrid program models.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, INCOSE ASEP/CSEP, or similar project management or systems engineering certification.

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Long Wave, you are eligible for our benefits package including:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability