Program Manager - C5ISR

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Full Time Professional Gilbert, AZ, US

Advanced Technology Systems Company in Gilbert, AZ is looking for an experienced Program Manager. The C5

ISR Program Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for end-to-end delivery of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5

ISR) programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for actively deploying, monitoring, and executing programmatic controls on various contracts. The Program Manager will work with internal cross-functional matrixed teams from various disciplines including Engineering, Production, Quality, Field Services, Supply Chain, Business Development, Finance and Contracts. The role involves extensive interface with Government Agencies, Customers (CONUS and OCONUS), partners, and suppliers.

• Lead full program lifecycle execution for C5
  
  ISR systems, including pursuit/capture, initiation, planning, development, integration, test, deployment, sustainment, and close-out.
• Establish program goals, technical objectives, performance metrics, and key performance indicators (KPI) to track progress and risk.
• Oversee cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, and risk management to maintain contract compliance and profitability.
• Execute Program Financial Management like Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and other industry-standard program controls.

• Coordinate engineering and operational efforts to integrate C5
  
  ISR sensors (e.g., radar, EO/IR), communications, ground control stations, and network operations.
• Ensure that system architecture and technical designs meet operational requirements and interface effectively with broader defense networks.
• Work with engineering, test, operational and deployment teams to resolve technical issues, validate performance, build and deploy systems.
• Develop and implement risk management frameworks to monitor and control program cost, schedule, technical, and performance risks.
• Maintain program risk registers and execute mitigation plans in collaboration with internal execution and customer-facing teams.
• Report program risk posture and mitigation status to executive leadership and customers.
• Ensure risk awareness and accountability is embedded across the program team.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with government customers/stakeholders, and industry partners.
• Lead program reviews, technical interchange meetings, and status briefings for senior leadership and customers.
• Translate customer requirements into actionable program plans and deliverables.

• Develop, negotiate, and administer contract deliverables, statements of work (SOW), schedules, budgets, resource allocations, and subcontractor agreements.
• Own P&L responsibility for the program(s), driving financial performance against revenue, margin, cash, and growth goals.
• Monitor and report on financial performance including budgets and forecasts.

• Work with business development and capture teams to lead/support proposal development, future funding strategy, and growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, logistics, training, and field support to ensure cohesive program execution.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, business, or program management (Master’s degree or PMP preferred).
• 7+ years of experience formally managing programs as a Program Manager
• 5+ years working in Engineering and/or Operations
• Prior experience working with…