Program Manager - C5ISR
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Management
Operations Management
General Description
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.
ISR General Description
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…
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