Program Manager, Defense Jobs

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Lead Program Manager

SDD is seeking a Lead Program Manager to join our growing technology company in ...

Location

United States , Woburn

Salary:

140000.00 - 193000.00 USD / Year

STR

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and retain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance with SCI/SAP eligibility
U.S. citizenship
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of 7 years of prior relevant experience in program management
Experience managing projects for the Department of Defense
Skills and experience in the use of tools to aid in program management
Strong presentation and organization skills

Job Responsibility

Management/oversight of program schedule and budget
Work in partnership with program principal investigator on planning, execution, and delivery
Identification of risks and development of mitigation plans
Coordinate across functional capabilities to maximize outcomes
Communicate effectively with stakeholders
Effectively execute multiple programs
Provide expertise in proposal development
Create subcontractor statements of work and manage/track subcontractors
Create and maintain an environment that fosters collaboration
Understanding of customer/operational need

Fulltime

New

Senior Program Manager

You are a strategic operator with deep program leadership experience and a passi...

Location

United States , Boston

Salary:

Not provided

Merlin Labs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8 + years of experience in program or project leadership roles, ideally within aerospace, defense, or high-stakes dual-use technologies
Proven success leading complex programs involving cross-functional teams and technical integration
Demonstrated ability to work closely with military customers and operational users, with a deep understanding of their constraints, language, and expectations
Strong understanding of program lifecycle from capture to delivery, including contract structuring, CDRLs, SOWs, and earned value metrics
Strong systems thinking and technical curiosity
Exceptional listening, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build alignment between customers and internal teams
Ability to context switch between strategy, execution, and team dynamics across multiple efforts
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance

Job Responsibility

Own and lead a portfolio of government and defense programs, spanning autonomy integration, flight test, certification, and operational fielding
Drive program strategy and execution across multiple internal and external teams—including engineering, product, test, supply chain, and business development
Serve as the senior point of contact for customer engagements, program reviews, and critical milestones. Build trust and deliver with high accountability
Understand and interpret military customer needs and operator use cases, shaping internal roadmaps and priorities to align with mission success
Translate operator feedback and requirements into clear, actionable deliverables for engineering and test teams
Develop and manage integrated master schedules, financial plans, and program baselines across multiple workstreams
Identify and mitigate cross-program risks, resource constraints, and bottlenecks before they impact delivery
Contribute to and help lead capture activities, proposals, and new opportunity shaping alongside technical and business teams
Build and institutionalize execution processes and artifacts that scale as our portfolio grows (e.g., WBS frameworks, program rhythms, status reporting)
Provide mentorship and leadership across the broader program management organization

What we offer

Catered lunches
Snacks
Beverages including coffee and tea
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Unlimited vacation
401k with match

Fulltime

New

Technical Program Manager

You are a mission-driven builder who thrives at the intersection of technology, ...

Location

United States , Boston

Salary:

Not provided

Merlin Labs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
5+ years of experience managing complex technical programs—ideally within aerospace, defense, or autonomy
Demonstrated success delivering integrated hardware-software systems under high accountability
Technical fluency—you can engage deeply with engineers and recognize risks and tradeoffs
Expert-level project management skills—tools, methods, and the ability to bring order to chaos
Strong communicator—able to engage diverse technical and non-technical audiences
Proven ability to work within dynamic environments and adapt to evolving priorities
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance

Job Responsibility

Own delivery of complex, cross-functional aerospace and defense programs—spanning autonomy development, flight test, integration, and certification
Drive technical execution rhythms across engineering, systems integration, certification, flight test, and business stakeholders
Serve as the central point of coordination for internal teams, subcontractors, and government customers—ensuring alignment, transparency, and trust
Define and maintain detailed program plans, including scope, milestones, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies
Identify blockers early and drive resolution through structured problem-solving and escalation
Shape and manage program scopes and deliverables in alignment with contractual, technical, and business objectives
Support capture and proposal efforts by developing cost estimates, technical inputs, and schedules
Lead stakeholder communications—from internal reviews to formal customer engagements and milestone briefings
Build scalable processes and tools that improve execution velocity and visibility across projects
Travel up to 25% to support key integration events, flight test campaigns, and customer engagements

What we offer

Catered lunches
Snacks
Beverages including coffee and tea
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Unlimited vacation
401k with match

Fulltime

New

Principal Program Manager

As a Principal Program Manager (PM) in the SET group, we are looking for a leade...

Location

United States , Woburn

Salary:

187000.00 - 257000.00 USD / Year

STR

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Active Top Secret Clearance Required with SCI eligibility, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 15 years of prior relevant experience working with Government contracts or program management of research and development programs
Experience in managing technical projects, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) definition, schedule generation, financial analysis/reporting, and resource management
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Successful experience in leading and managing multi-discipline teams and mentoring less experienced staff
Strong presentation and organizational skills
Ability to travel up to 25% as needed

Job Responsibility

Lead a portfolio of research and development programs, specifically focused on delivering advanced algorithm and software solutions for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense
Managing all program phases, from marketing and business capture to all phases of contract execution
Work closely with Government customers, support organizations, and transition partners to ensure the success of each program
Collaborate with business operations, security and IT functions to enable successful program execution
Collaborate across technology and solution divisions across the company to provide complete solutions to customer needs

Fulltime

Program Manager

Our customer is seeking a Program Manager to contribute to national security pro...

Location

United States , Fort Meade

Salary:

Not provided

Aquila Technology

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Must have an Active Full Scope Poly to be considered for this position
5 years experience as a program or project manager in managing programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required
Shall have at least one 1 year of demonstrated experience in conducting requirements analysis, resource allocation, project costing, deliverable tracking, schedule and financial data monitoring, and reporting
Shall be knowledgeable of the guidelines provided by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), DOD 5000 series, and Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 801 policies
Shall have PMP certification, FAC-P/PM Entry Level certification or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level 1 certification in Program Management

Job Responsibility

Responsible for the successful cost, schedule, and performance of the contract
Serves as the main point of contact for the Contracting Officer (CO), the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), the Government Program Manager, and the Contractor’s senior management
Directly contribute to program efforts in several areas, including cost management/avoidance, schedule estimation and tracking, contract performance management, risk management, requirements analysis, and quality assurance activities
Ensure proper performance of tasks necessary to ensure the most efficient and effective execution of the contract
Utilize expert communication skills needed to direct the skilled technical resources and report on the technical progress, issues, and problem areas, as well as write and review technical documents
Allocate resources (staffing, facilities, and budgets) on the contract
Review and approve all earned value, Estimate To Complete, Funds and Man-hour Expenditure Report, or other financial reports as appropriate
Review and allocate management reserve within contractual limits
Ensure cross-discipline integration within the contract to meet Government needs
Work with the higher level program manager, if applicable, to provide effective and efficient management of the contractor’s effort

What we offer

401k Retirement Plan
Health Care Coverage
Health Savings Account
Pet Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
PTO: 0-2 Years – 21 days, 2-8 Years – 26 days, 8-15 Years – 28 days, 16+ Years – 31 days
Professional Development Program: reimburses Up to $2k per year for classes, seminars, licensing and certifications
Referral Bonuses: Up to $10,000 referral bonus, both you and the person you refer must be employed by for a minimum of 90 days
Employee Assistance Program: Offers services to help the well-being of employees and their dependent family members
Worldwide Travel Assistance: for travel beyond 100 miles of employees’ residence

Fulltime

New

General Manager Defense

We are seeking a visionary and results-driven General Manager, Defense to lead K...

Location

United States

Salary:

Not provided

Kodiak Robotics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

15+ years of leadership experience in defense or dual-use technology programs, including program execution and customer engagement
Background as a senior leader in the DoD or executive experience scaling tech organizations with exposure to defense markets
Demonstrated success with full P&L ownership, strategic planning, and business development in a complex environment
Familiarity with military ground vehicle programs and autonomous systems, with an ability to bridge tactical military needs with commercial autonomy development
Strong understanding of DoD acquisition, funding cycles, and organizational structures—including experience engaging with OSD, PEOs, or DARPA
Experience successfully defining and deploying technology into hands of US military
Proven leadership managing multidisciplinary teams and interfacing with external partners
Excellent communication, executive presence, and a bias toward action
Advanced degree in a technical, business, or national security-related field

Job Responsibility

Own and grow the defense business P&L, leading strategic planning, investment decisions, and revenue execution
Build and manage a high-performing, cross-functional team across program management, engineering, and operations to deliver on key DoD programs
Serve as the primary senior interface to military customers, including Army, USMC, and OUSD leadership, as well as the broader national security and defense industry
Define and communicate the defense product vision and roadmap in alignment with both commercial R&D and DoD customer needs
Shape government engagement strategy and represent Kodiak at the highest levels across the Pentagon, acquisition offices, and policy organizations
Translate military operational requirements into technical needs and engineering priorities, ensuring high-fidelity execution
Lead internal reviews, performance tracking, and reporting for all active defense programs—from prototyping through production
Evaluate and establish key partnerships across primes, integrators, and mission stakeholders to position Kodiak for long-term growth
Represent Kodiak’s defense vision publicly, including at conferences, strategic forums, and in front of senior stakeholders
Serve as a member of the company’s leadership team, influencing company-level priorities and resource allocations

What we offer

Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies
Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging
Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health
Fidelity 401(k)
Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)

Fulltime

New

Director of International Strategic Programs

Silvus is seeking a full-time Director of International Strategic Programs to le...

Location

United States

Salary:

120000.00 - 275000.00 USD / Year

Silvus Technologies (International)

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, International Affairs, or related field
Minimum 10 years’ experience managing complex programs in defense, aerospace, or technology sectors
Proven success managing international customers, foreign government stakeholders, and multi-country deployments
Demonstrated program management acumen, including scheduling, budgeting, and issue resolution
Familiarity with U.S. export controls (e.g., ITAR/EAR) and defense contracting practices
Ability to lead with diplomacy and manage diverse cross-cultural teams
Strong verbal and written communication skills with executive presence
Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring or team management.

Job Responsibility

Program Leadership: Serve as the lead for all designated international Strategic Programs, owning the full lifecycle from transition through fulfillment and sustainment
Stakeholder Alignment: Interface directly with international government stakeholders, channel partners, end users, internal engineering, operations, and support teams
Cross-Functional Coordination: Orchestrate efforts across Sales Engineering, Applications Engineering, Product, Production, Finance, Legal/Compliance, and Logistics to ensure flawless program delivery
Schedule & Milestone Management: Establish and maintain program baselines including schedule, scope, and configuration management in alignment with customer and internal expectations
Resource Planning: Allocate internal and external resources effectively to deliver against timelines and SLAs. Coordinate with supply chain to ensure readiness for international shipments, certifications, and local compliance
Financial Oversight: Monitor program P&L, ensure financial tracking aligns with forecasted revenue milestones, and drive profitability without sacrificing quality or compliance
Risk Management: Identify risks unique to international programs (e.g., export regulations, delivery constraints, political variables) and develop proactive mitigation strategies
Reporting & Governance: Own reporting on program performance, forecasts, and stakeholder updates—leveraging tools such as dashboards, briefings, and quarterly reviews
Customer Satisfaction: Ensure ongoing satisfaction and relationship growth with key strategic clients, including identifying opportunities for follow-on phases or expanded deployments
Travel Requirements - Up to 30-40% international travel expected to visit client sites, local partners, oversee deployment success, and attend corporate events

Fulltime

Program Manager

Citi Procurement and Third-Party Management oversees policy implementation and r...

Location

Ireland , Dublin

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong track record of driving operational excellence, ideally within procurement and third-party management, and regulatory remediation experience
extensive relevant experience leading process improvement/transformation projects end-to-end across business and countries
served as the project/program lead for at least 3 major complex operating model, process reengineering or transformation projects
ability to effectively drive and lead change in an organization with Citigroup’s size
excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively interact with and influence senior management, lines of defense partner
strong planning and organizing skills with the ability to manage and prioritize responsibilities through the effective use of time management and organization
ability to lead and manage cross-functional global project teams
proven experience in coaching and developing direct reports and team members
unquestionable integrity and objectivity, with ongoing commitment to excellence and the ability to operate in diverse environments and cultures
Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Masters degree and managerial experience

Job Responsibility

Work with P&TPM Leadership team and business partners to conceive of and implement a portfolio of projects that simplify and de-risk T&PMT bank wide
leverage Change Management approaches and methods, assess organization capacity and readiness for changes
partner with the business to devise innovative solutions through leveraging an agile methodology to address process pain points and value opportunity
plan and conduct functional and cross-function working session to develop future state processes models and address value opportunities
leverage Six Sigma, Lean and other common process change methodologies
help create a culture of continuous improvement with P&TPM and across our key stakeholders, reducing time to market, boost quality, raise employee morale

What we offer

Competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed)
hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week)
additional benefits that support you and your family to be well, live well and save well

Fulltime

Program Manager, Defense

Kodiak Robotics

Location:
United States

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

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