Sr Program Manager

Senior Program Manager

• Oversees, directs, and coordinates all activities necessary to successfully execute all approved, assigned programs.
• Ensures all programs are executed within the committed timeframe and in line with contractual requirements.
• Responsible for program management processes.
• Coordination of multiple complex programs.
• Critical assessment of process and policy improvements.
• Conducts Program/Financial reviews. Monitors and controls activities/costs on major programs.
• Conducts program status reviews for upper management. Reports both contractual status (technical, schedule, etc.) and financial status.
• Manages programs through all phases, from proposal preparation and submission, contract negotiation, baseline, PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR, qualification, validation, production, and delivery.
• Coordinates with business management and functional management to ensure that workload, staffing plans, work processes, and procedures are aligned.
• Plans and determines the most efficient method of achieving program objectives within the framework of technical capabilities, company procedures and contractual requirements.
• Establishes and maintains adequate controls to assure continuous analysis and measurement of performance against requirements and initiates corrective action as required.
• Is a hands‑on position; directs and works together with the IPT to achieve both program and enterprise cost and schedule goals.
• Acts as the Single Point of Contact for all programmatic internal and customer communications.
• Participates in new business proposals, project projections, and analysis of requirements.
• Assumes responsibility for program profit, schedule, and technical performance.
• Prepares and presents detailed program review packages to senior management and customers.
• Leads risk and opportunity management for assigned programs.

• Bachelor’s degree AND a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience OR Graduate degree AND a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience required.
• Previous technical program management experience or demonstrated knowledge of high‑reliability hardware requirements and RF component design, production and test is preferred.
• Experience with earned value, cost, and schedule management is necessary.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to successfully direct, motivate, and influence a team using a combination of technical knowledge, teamwork, and people management skills.
• Ability to successfully manage a wide range and high volume of activity.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to succinctly address complex issues and action plans with program team, peers, senior management, and customers.
• Program management certification or equivalent preferred.
• Current security clearance is highly preferred.
• Costpoint, ERP systems, Microsoft Office proficiency.

This is a Permanent position based out of Melville, NY.

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $84.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:
This is a fully onsite position in Melville, NY.

Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 14, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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