Program Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Program Manager to lead complex programs across the full hardware development lifecycle - from concept and requirements definition through design, build, integration, test, and production. The ideal candidate will be a strong cross-functional leader with proven experience delivering hardware systems in a structured, milestone-driven environment. This role requires the ability to manage technical teams, program budgets, and customer expectations to achieve successful, on-time, and cost-effective program outcomes. This is an on-site position that requires up to 25% travel.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related discipline
• 5–8 years of Program Management experience leading programs across the full hardware development lifecycle (requirements, design, build, integration, test, and production), preferably in a design/build or manufacturing environment
• Experience managing programs using structured phase-gate or milestone-based development processes (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, test readiness, production readiness)
• Experience managing program/project budgets from initial estimates during capture/proposal phases through cost tracking and reporting
• Strong leadership skills with experience guiding cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and test
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interface with internal teams, customers, and executive leadership
• Experience with DoD acquisition policies
• Experience with U.S. Government contracts, including Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursable contract types
• Proficiency with MS Project and Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of systems engineering processes, including requirements management, verification/validation, and configuration management
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (active clearance preferred)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with business and financial management principles preferred
• Knowledge of firing range operations
• Experience delivering hardware systems in defense, aerospace, or similarly regulated environments
• Experience transitioning products from development into production (e.g., NPI, LRIP, FRP)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead end-to-end program execution across the full hardware development lifecycle, from concept and requirements definition through design, build, integration, test, and production deployment
• Manage both development and production phases, ensuring seamless transition from engineering to manufacturing and sustainment
• Drive program execution using structured schedules, phase-gate reviews, and milestone tracking aligned to technical and production readiness
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and test to achieve program objectives
• Define and manage program scope, schedules, cost baselines, and performance metrics, including development of integrated master schedules and cost control tools
• Monitor program and technical performance against key milestones, including design reviews, test events, and production readiness
• Manage stakeholder expectations, including customers, executive leadership, and external partners
• Identify, track, and mitigate program risks across both development and production phases; maintain risk registers and lead risk review meetings
• Manage program budgets and prepare cost status reports, including forecasting and variance analysis
• Lead proposal development efforts within assigned programs, including coordination of Bills of Material (BOM), labor estimates, ODCs, pricing, and risk assessments
• Ensure alignment between technical execution and contractual requirements, including compliance with DoD acquisition standards
• Ensure compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• Make recommendations for equipment, services, and resources required to meet program objectives
• Review team deliverables for alignment with organizational goals and program requirements
• Report program status, risks, and issues to senior leadership
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, regulations, and advancements relevant to company products and programs
• Develop familiarity with company products, system architectures, and capabilities
• Represent the company at defense trade shows and industry events
• Perform other duties as assigned

EOS Defense Systems is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identification and sexual orientation) or national origin in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. An Equal Opportunity Employer for disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, and armed forces service medal veterans. An Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities. We participate in E-Verify.