Are you a Senior Program Manager who enjoys owning complex programmes end-to-end, rather than just reporting status?
Do you like working at the intersection of engineering, customers, and delivery, challenging assumptions and keeping programmes moving
?
Want full accountability for cost, schedule, risk, and outcomes on real hardware product
s?
If yes, this is a great opportunity to join a defence electronics business delivering mission-critical, hardware-led products. You’ll take ownership of major contracts from award through delivery, acting as the single point of accountability and driving cross-functional teams to succe
ss.
The Opportu
- nity
Join a well-established defence electronics manufacturer with long-term programmes and cust - omersOwn complex product development programmes from contract award through product del
- iveryAct as the primary customer interface, managing communication, expectations, and del
- iveryDrive schedule, cost, and risk management across engineering, operations, finance, and supply
- chainGain exposure to business-level decision-making beyond a single programme or
site
As a Senior Program Manager you’
- ll be:
Leading end-to-end programmes spanning hardware, firmware, and software deve - lopmentDeveloping and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to manage milestones, resources, and delivery comm
- itmentsOwning programme financials, including budgets, forecasts, EAC/ETC, margin, and billing mil
- estonesLeading all major phase-gate reviews (Kickoff, SRR, PDR, CDR, F
- CA/PCA)Proactively identifying and managing programme risks, issues, and recover
- y plansCoordinating cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and
- financeSupporting new business pursuits, proposals, and cost/effort es
- timatesMentoring junior programme managers and strengthening programme execution dis
cipline
The Successful Senior Program Manager wil
- l bring:
Experience managing complex product development programmes, not IT or software-only - projectsBackground in hardware-led systems (defence, avionics, embedded systems, electronics, or
- similar)pConfidence leading PDR/CDR events and constructively challenging engineer
- ing teamsStrong ownership of schedule recovery, cost control, and risk m
- anagementExperience acting as the customer-facing lead on active
- contractsA proactive, self-starter mindset with the ability to make decisions under un
- certaintyUS Citizenship (ITAR env
ironment)
The ideal Senior Program Manager
- will have:
BS or MS in Engineering (or related - discipline)4+ years’ experience in Program Management and/or Product
- DevelopmentProven experience delivering products from development through to
- productionFamiliarity with formal lifecycle and compliance frameworks (DO-178 / DO-254 / DO-
160 a plus)
Compensation: Up to $180k (flexible DOE
) + benefits
Caree
r ProgressionThis role offers a clear pathway beyond Technical Program Management. High-performing TPMs can progress into Business Unit Manager roles, taking ownership of multiple programmes, teams, and P&L responsibility, with a longer-term pathway into senior leadership and VP-level roles across the wider
organisation.
Apply now and receive feedback within one
business day!