Full Time Program Manager Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Location: Louisville, Colorado

Level: II, III, IV, Senior

Type: Full Time

Shift: First

Travel: May be required, less than 10%

Citizenship: Must be US Citizen

ABOUT MAVERICK RF:

At Maverick RF, we design and field state-of-the-art antennas for the most demanding environments on maritime, ground, airborne, and space platforms. Our team fosters a culture that emphasizes technical excellence, innovation, and pride in our product. We look for people who thrive in a work environment that is highly collaborative, dynamic, and creative.

DESCRIPTION:

As a program manager, you will be responsible for the guidance of complex programs through their full lifecycle – from proposal and contract award through design, manufacturing, testing, delivery, and sustainment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead programs end-to-end, ensuring delivery on cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality requirements.
• Act as liaison between internal stakeholders and senior leadership to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, managing expectations, conducting program reviews, and resolving issues quickly.
• Coordinate and develop proposals, Statements of Work (SOW), budgets, schedules, and risk management plans.
• Utilize Earned Value Management to track cost, schedule, and performance metrics.
• Conduct risk and opportunity assessments to inform decision making.
• Direct and coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and finance) to meet program milestones.
• Monitor and report program status using metrics such as earned value management (EVM), variance analysis, and key performance indicators.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks, manage changes, and drive continuous improvement in program execution.
• Support business development by expanding existing programs and identifying new opportunities with current and prospective customers.
• Ensure full compliance with defense industry standards, ITAR/EAR regulations, AS9100 quality requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Manage subcontracts, suppliers, and supply chain elements critical to program success

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related technical field
• Relevant experience in aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated technical industry
  • Program Manager, II – 5 years of related experience
  • Program Manager, Senior – 9 years of related experience
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., master's degree or Ph.D., may be substituted for two years of experience
• Strong understanding of program management principles (cost, schedule, performance), methodologies (Agile and/or Waterfall) and tools (MS Project preferred)
• Proven ability to lead without direct authority in a matrix or small-team environment
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
• U.S. citizenship required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CAM experience and/or certification
• PMP certification or equivalent
• Experience and comfort working in a small company environment
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. security clearance
• Supply chain experience

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Pay Rate:

The annual base salary for this position is $121,160-241,800. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Maverick RF Solutions considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits:

Full healthcare package, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Holidays. Full time employees accrue 10 hours of PTO per month; up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive 80 hours for designated and floating holidays.

Remote Work:

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Maverick RF Solutions facility.

Work Schedule:

Maverick RF Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.