Project Manager; Defense Programs

Our client Moodro is a rapidly growing defense technology company developing autonomous counter-UAS solutions designed to operate in real combat conditions and to secure civilians from the increased threat of drones. We work on the hardest challenges to stay ahead of the evolving threats. We are committed to our mission and value candidates who work with the same sense of urgency and diligence.

Our technologies are actively deployed and utilized in operational environments, delivering critical electronic warfare (EW), signals intelligence (SIGINT), and counter-drone capabilities. Moodro has successfully validated our suite of technologies for use in real-world missions. Participation in multiple DIU Projects and competitive selection for the JIATF-401 Pathfinder C-UAS Marketplace secures Moodro’s global market position.

Our team includes veterans, engineers, and defense professionals who continuously test, refine, and improve solutions in real field conditions. As we expand our U.S. operations and scale production, we are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead customer programs from proposal and contract award through successful delivery and sustainment.

Position Overview

The Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end execution of customer contracts and programs. This individual assumes ownership of awarded contracts and is accountable for delivery performance, customer satisfaction, program profitability, schedule adherence, and risk management.

This is a highly visible, customer-facing role that requires close collaboration and effective communication with Business Development, Engineering, Production, Procurement, Compliance, and executive leadership. The successful candidate will have experience managing complex systems-based defense programs and will thrive in a fast-paced environment where execution, accountability, and adaptability are critical.

The Project Manager serves as the operational owner of the contract once it has been awarded, ensuring that commitments made during capture and proposal phases are successfully executed.

• Lead programs from contract award through final delivery, customer acceptance, invoicing, and closeout.
• Own overall program performance, including schedule, scope, budget, profitability, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and resource allocations.
• Track program status and proactively identify issues before they impact cost, schedule, or performance.
• Manage multiple programs simultaneously, including production contracts, IDIQ vehicles, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS).

• Partner with Business Development during proposal and capture efforts.
• Review statements of work, schedules, and pricing assumptions to ensure programs can be executed profitably and successfully.
• Identify missing scope elements, hidden costs, operational requirements, and execution risks prior to contract award.
• Provide programmatic input for customer proposals, demonstrations, and solution planning.

• Serve as the primary customer point of contact during program execution.
• Build trusted relationships with government, military, and commercial customers.
• Lead customer communications, status reviews, progress reporting, issue resolution, and expectation management.
• Coordinate customer acceptance activities, training events, demonstrations, FAT/SAT activities, and operational support.

• Coordinate all operational activities required to execute awarded programs, including:
  • Production planning and execution
  • Procurement and supplier management
  • Lo…