Program Manager - Defense Programs
Job in
Binghamton, Broome County, New York, 13902, USA
Listed on 2026-10-01
Listing for:
iLocatum Recruiting
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-01
Job specializations:
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Management
Operations Management, Project & Program Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Compensation: $105,000 to $175,000 per year
This Program Manager role leads complex defense programs from contract award through execution, delivery, and sustainment. The company supports defense technology programs and provides relocation assistance for qualified candidates. This position serves as the primary customer interface while coordinating engineering, operations, finance, and business functions to meet contractual commitments.
As Program Manager, you will oversee all phases of program execution, driving performance against technical, financial, and schedule objectives. You will develop and manage integrated program plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations, and coordinate cross-functional engineering, operations, supply chain, contracts, finance, and quality teams. This role includes monitoring program performance against cost, schedule, technical, and contractual objectives, preparing status reports and financial forecasts for senior leadership, and identifying program risks with effective mitigation strategies.
You will develop corrective action plans for schedule, cost, or technical challenges, and support business growth initiatives including proposal development, customer engagement, and capture activities.
Required Qualifications Active DoD Secret or higher security clearance, with investigation completed within the past 5 yearsU.S. citizenship required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Program Management, or a related discipline
10+ years of program management or program leadership experience
Demonstrated success managing complex defense, aerospace, or other highly technical programs
Experience leading cross-functional teams in matrix organizations
Strong financial management experience, including budgeting, forecasting, and program cost control
Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), program metrics, variance analysis, and schedule management
Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and customer relationship management skills
Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Program Management, or a related discipline
Defense or aerospace program experience
Government contracts experience
Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development and management
Risk and opportunity management
Proposal development and capture support
Experience in multidisciplinary engineering organizations
Contract execution within a DoD environment
Compensation and Benefits $105,000 to $175,000 per year Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Paid time offTo apply, submit your resume for consideration.
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