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Program Manager

Nashua, NH · On-site

$45/hr

Nashua, NH Area | Hybrid - contract position We are seeking an experienced Program Manager III to lead defense hardware programs from development through production and customer support. This is a ...

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Emerald Technologies

Program Manager

Salem, NH · On-site

Commercial/Contract Management: * Works with site Lead PM to manage all program-related decisions and ensure alignment to the terms and conditions of the customers' contract (On-Time delivery, A/R, E ...

OSI Systems, Inc

Program Manager

Billerica, MA · On-site

$130K - $140K/yr

Serves as primary customer point of contact for execution of assigned customer contract(s) and ... Direct and manage program development from beginning to end, overseeing quality control throughout ...

Haigh-Farr, Inc

Program Manager

Bedford, NH · On-site

Haigh-Farr is seeking a Program Manager with 5-10 years of experience in Program Management. The ... Execution of multiple projects within contract requirements to assure that cost, schedules and ...

JMD Technologies Inc.

Program Manager

Hudson, NH · On-site

$45 - $48/hr

Contract (6-9 Months) Status: Accepting Candidates About the role Join a cross-functional team ... Manage program scope, schedules, budgets, risks, deliverables, and customer commitments.

Haigh-Farr Inc

Program Manager

Bedford, NH · On-site

Haigh-Farr is seeking a Program Manager with 5-10 years of experience in Program Management. The ... Execution of multiple projects within contract requirements to assure that cost, schedules and ...

Haigh-Farr Inc

Program Manager

Bedford, NH · On-site

Haigh-Farr is seeking a Program Manager with 5-10 years of experience in Program Management. The ... Execution of multiple projects within contract requirements to assure that cost, schedules and ...

Springwell

Program Manager

Waltham, MA · On-site

This Program Manager oversees contracts with 6 private health insurance companies. They are responsible for the direct administrative and clinical supervision to 4 Supervisors, over a team of ...

Applied Research Solutions

Program Manager

Bedford, MA · On-site

$130K - $152K/yr

Provide support and solutions to program leadership to facilitate successful contract execution for ... Provide Program Management inputs to Request for Proposal (RFPs) including systems specs ...

Textron

Program Manager

Wilmington, MA

The Program Manager will own critical scope within a growing program and work within a highly ... Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional partners including engineering, contracts ...

Koniag, Inc.

Program Manager

Bedford, MA · On-site

Manage the contract budget, including labor categories, "Other Direct Costs" (ODCs), and travel ... program management, with at least 5 years specifically managing DoD Federal Contracts. Our Equal ...

Everest Search Partners

Program Manager

Chelmsford, MA · On-site

Summary - Everest client is seeking an experienced Government Program Manager to support one of its ... Experience managing medium-sized government contracts valued at $5M+. * Working knowledge of ...

Textron

Program Manager

Wilmington, MA · On-site

The Program Manager will own critical scope within a growing program and work within a highly ... Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional partners including engineering, contracts ...

Textron

Program Manager

Wilmington, MA · On-site

The Program Manager will own critical scope within a growing program and work within a highly ... Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional partners including engineering, contracts ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for program manager contract in Nashua, NH is $108,541.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,300.00 and $133,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Program Manager

GCR Technical Staffing

Nashua, NH • On-site

$45/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Program Manager III

Location: Nashua, NH Area | Hybrid - contract position

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager III to lead defense hardware programs from development through production and customer support. This is a customer-facing role working closely with Engineering, Operations, Contracts, Finance, and Business Development to deliver complex aerospace and defense programs on time and within budget.

Government contract experience is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead programs through development, production, and in-service support.
  • Develop and manage program schedules, budgets, estimates, deliverables, and resources.
  • Manage scope, risks, opportunities, and program changes.
  • Track program KPIs, critical paths, cost, schedule, and quality.
  • Lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Contracts, Finance, and Business Development.
  • Support RFPs, proposals, compliance matrices, schedules, estimates, and Statements of Work.
  • Manage subcontractors and contractual obligations as required.
  • Serve as the primary customer point of contact and provide regular program status updates to leadership.
  • Develop solutions to program issues and ensure customer expectations are met.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
  • 6+ years of progressive project/program management experience involving defense hardware systems.
  • Experience with Government Contracts is required.
  • Knowledge of government contracting practices and Earned Value Management (EVMS).
  • Experience leading technical product-development programs.
  • Aerospace & Defense or SATCOM industry experience.
  • Experience with program scheduling tools such as MS Project.
  • Strong communication, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • U.S. Citizenship required due to access to export-controlled information.

Preferred

  • Defense development and/or production program management experience.
  • PMP certification.
  • Contract/subcontract management experience.
  • Knowledge of FAR, DFAR, ITAR, and export regulations.
  • Experience with Confluence and SharePoint.
  • Experience managing programs in a multi-site, matrixed organization.
  • Prior external customer-facing experience.

Company Description

GCR Professional Services is an engineering and information technology staffing firm (direct-hire, consultants, contract-to-hire).