Senior Program Manager

Senior Program Manager

Burlington, MA

About OWT Global

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Tampa, FL, OWT Global is a small business delivering reliable, operationally proven expertise to the U.S. Government, industry partners, and commercial clients. Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Tampa Bay Times ), we specialize in Engineering Support, RDT&E, Technical Program & Project Management, and operations supporting Unmanned Systems (UxS), C5

ISRT, and Air Domain Awareness & Defense (ADAD) requirements.

OWT Global proudly supports the DoD Skill Bridge Program, helping service members transition into civilian careers. Our team is comprised of 90+% veterans from the very communities we support every day-bringing unmatched operational experience and technical expertise to every mission.

Position Overview

OWT Global is seeking a highly experienced Program Manager to lead complex Air Force programs focused on systems integration, capability development, fielding, and sustainment. This role is ideal for professionals who have worked within or alongside U.S. Air Force Program Offices, understand AFLCMC's execution model, and know how to translate Program Office intent into actionable industry outcomes.

Operating primarily from the Burlington, MA with routine travel to Tampa, FL, the Program Manager will be overseeing multidisciplinary engineering, integration, software, cybersecurity, logistics, and field support activities. Success in this role requires deep familiarity with Air Force lifecycle management constructs, including requirements development, acquisition strategy execution, developmental and operational test, fielding, sustainment, and system of systems integration.

This position is central to OWT's role as a mission-focused integrator and vendor agnostic sustainment provider ensuring alignment between Government direction and industry delivery across C-sUAS programs.

Key Responsibilities

Government Engagement & Program Office Alignment

• Serve as the primary interface with Government Program Managers, Deputies, Engineering Leads, Cyber/Logistics Chiefs, and functional stakeholders.

• Translate Program Office priorities, acquisition strategies, and technical direction into executable industry plans, work packages, and deliverables.

• Ensure OWT activities align with Air Force lifecycle phases, program baselines, and governance expectations.

Program Execution & Delivery Management

• Lead execution across engineering, integration, testing, fielding, logistics, cybersecurity, and sustainment task areas.

• Develop, maintain, and manage program artifacts consistent with Air Force PMO standards, including IMSs, PMPs, WBS structures, risk registers, status reports, and readiness assessments.

• Monitor cost, schedule, technical performance, and staffing to ensure alignment with Government baselines and OWT internal quality standards.

Systems Engineering & Integration Coordination

• Oversee cross functional engineering activities including system-of-systems integration, software updates, Dev Sec Ops  support, RF/sensor integration, and field validation.

• Coordinate with OEMs, subcontractors, and Government engineering teams to align interfaces, validate configuration baselines, and ensure interoperable SoS delivery.

• Support system tests, demonstrations, prototype evaluations, acceptance events, and transition to operations activities.

Fielding, Sustainment & Operational Support

• Oversee planning and execution of fielding activities including site surveys, installation coordination, readiness reviews, operator/maintainer training, and operational acceptance.

• Support sustainment planning, configuration management, logistics coordination, and continued operational availability.

• Engage with field service engineers and site stakeholders to maintain high system readiness and rapid issue resolution.

Risk, Opportunity & Governance

• Implement structured risk and opportunity management processes consistent with Program Office practices.

• Present program status, risk posture, and performance metrics during technical interchange meetings, design reviews, working groups, and executive briefs.

• Ensure compliance with…