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Wolfspeed, Inc.

Program Manager - Defense

Durham, NC · On-site

Wolfspeed is seeking a results-driven Program Manager to own and accelerate program delivery ... Directed energy (high-power lasers or high-power microwave systems) * Radar systems (airborne ...

Cree

Program Manager - Defense

Durham, NC · On-site

Wolfspeed is seeking a results-driven Program Manager to own and accelerate program delivery ... Directed energy (high-power lasers or high-power microwave systems) * Radar systems (airborne ...

Wolfspeed

Program Manager- Defense

Durham, NC · On-site

S. government program office relationships, this role is squarely focused on driving performance ... Power electronics (high-voltage, high-frequency power conversion and management) Directed energy ...

Lutheran Services Carolinas

Program Manager

Durham, NC · On-site

$18 - $20.25/hr

LSC is looking for a Program Manager for our Raynor Street location. The Program Manager will ... Provide direct care support; emergency fill-in as needed. * Responsible for the operational ...

Lutheran Services Carolinas

Program Manager

Durham, NC · On-site

$18 - $20.25/hr

LSC is looking for a Program Manager for our Raynor Street location. The Program Manager will ... Provide direct care support; emergency fill-in as needed. * Responsible for the operational ...

LexisNexis

Program Manager

Raleigh, NC

This may be "direct" management or "indirect" management. This position will project-manage cross ... The Program Manager will also drive a portfolio of moderate to complex projects to completion while ...

True Team Medical

Program Manager

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Provides direct operational oversight and support to assigned regional ACT teams related to access, intake processes, and transition fidelity * Monitors and supports team productivity, staffing ...

Lutheran Services Carolinas

PROGRAM MANAGER

Raleigh, NC

$20 - $22/hr

The Program Manager will ensure the group home/program is managed so that it meets COA standards of ... 2. Provide direct care support; emergency fill-in as needed. 3. Assist in the development of ...

Lutheran Services Carolinas

PROGRAM MANAGER

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

The Program Manager will ensure the group home/program is managed so that it meets COA standards of ... 2. Provide direct care support; emergency fill-in as needed. 3. Assist in the development of ...

StepUp Ministry

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Program Director (Life Skills Academy Program Director)

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

Management of Staff and Volunteers • Directly supervise the following positions: Life Skills ... requests for program directors and program support staff. Program Oversight: Development ...

Freese and Nichols, Inc.

Senior Program Manager

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$112K - $113K/yr

Senior Program Manager Freese and Nichols is currently seeking a Senior Program Manager to join our ... Direct and supervise complex studies and investigations. * Investigate new areas of technology or ...

BrightSpring

Foster Care Program Manager

Raleigh, NC · On-site

In the Executive Director's absence, the Program Manager will be responsible for the efficient management of the financial and physical resources of the agency. The Program Manager or assigned ...

Easterseals UCP

TULA Program Manager

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$60K/yr

This role partners closely with the Program Director to drive program success through leadership, community engagement, marketing, event coordination, and performance management. The ideal candidate ...

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Duke Health

NURSING PROGRAM MANAGER

Durham, NC · On-site

This is a strategic individual-contributor role with no direct reports and is not responsible for ... Provide strategic program management for a portfolio of multidisciplinary pediatric clinical ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for program manager director in Raleigh, NC is $106,010.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,600.00 and $113,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Program Manager Director is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing multiple related projects within an organization. They develop program strategies, coordinate project managers, and ensure that all projects align with the company's overall goals and objectives. This role involves resource allocation, stakeholder communication, risk management, and ensuring that programs are delivered on time and within budget. Program Manager Directors often work closely with executive leadership and may supervise program managers and other staff.

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A Program Manager Director plays a key role in aligning multiple teams—such as engineering, marketing, finance, and operations—toward shared program goals. They facilitate regular communication, set clear expectations, and resolve interdepartmental challenges by acting as a central point of contact. This role often involves leading strategic planning sessions, tracking progress, and ensuring that all teams are aware of timelines and deliverables. Effective collaboration is crucial for managing dependencies and driving overall program success.

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Program Manager - Defense

Durham, NC • On-site

Wolfspeed, Inc.
Semiconductor and Electronic Component Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Own and accelerate program delivery through defense contractor partners by managing performance, accountability, and outcomes.

  • Manage program execution end-to-end, including maintaining schedules, tracking milestones, and leading reviews with contractor teams.

  • Build and maintain relationships with defense contractor program managers, engineering leads, and procurement teams to facilitate program success.

Wolfspeed rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

At Wolfspeed, we do amazing things in a human way.
We know that the achievements of our organization are due to the passion, hard work and creativity of our employees. We celebrate different perspectives to foster excellence across our organization, and our goal is to make diversity a foundation of what we do. We are proudly building an environment where you can bring your authentic self to work.
  • Enjoy doing things that people say can't be done? Innovation is at the center of everything we do.

  • Hate red tape? We remove roadblocks instead of creating them.

  • Working parent? We provide childcare assistance and paid parental leave.

  • Student? We offer continuing education assistance.

  • Looking for community? There are many ways to get involved, from Employee Resource Groups to local outreach

The Day-to-Day:
Wolfspeed is seeking a results-driven Program Manager to own and accelerate program delivery through Wolfspeed's defense contractor partners. Working alongside an existing team that manages U.S. government program office relationships, this role is squarely focused on driving performance, accountability, and outcomes with prime defense contractors. The ideal candidate has worked inside a defense contractor, understands how these organizations operate, and knows how to cut through complexity to get things done.
Key Responsibilities
Contractor Performance & Accountability
  • Serve as Wolfspeed's primary point of contact with defense prime and sub-tier contractor program teams

  • Hold contractors accountable to committed schedules, technical deliverables, and quality standards

  • Proactively identify and escalate risks, delays, or gaps in contractor performance before they impact program outcomes

  • Drive resolution of technical, contractual, and schedule issues across contractor organizations

Program Execution
  • Manage program execution end-to-end - from contract award through delivery and acceptance - with a relentless focus on results

  • Maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and track milestones across multiple concurrent contractor-driven programs

  • Lead regular program reviews, status calls, and action item tracking with contractor teams

  • Coordinate with Wolfspeed's engineering, operations, and supply chain functions to ensure internal readiness supports contractor demand

Relationship Management
  • Build deep, trusted working relationships with defense contractor program managers, engineering leads, and procurement teams

  • Leverage knowledge of how prime contractors operate internally to navigate their processes efficiently and advocate for Wolfspeed's priorities

  • Represent Wolfspeed professionally and credibly in environments where the other side of the table is a large, experienced defense organization

Business Development Support
  • Identify expansion opportunities within existing contractor relationships and feed them to business development

  • Support proposal and pricing efforts for follow-on programs with current defense contractor customers

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field

  • 7+ years of program management experience, with at least 5 years inside a defense contractor (prime or significant sub-tier)

  • Deep understanding of how defense prime contractors operate - their internal processes, incentives, culture, and decision-making structures

  • Demonstrated track record of driving results and holding teams/partners accountable in a contractor environment

  • Strong negotiation, communication, and influencing skills - comfortable pushing back on large organizations professionally and effectively

  • Experience managing Integrated Master Schedules and multi-milestone program plans

  • Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (or ability to obtain)

Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior employment at a recognized defense prime

  • Experience on programs involving one or more of the following defense application areas:

  • Power electronics (high-voltage, high-frequency power conversion and management)

  • Directed energy (high-power lasers or high-power microwave systems)

  • Radar systems (airborne, ground-based, or naval radar platforms)

  • Naval electrification (shipboard power distribution, electric propulsion, or energy storage systems)

  • Electronic warfare (EW systems, signal intelligence, or RF subsystems)

  • Familiarity with DFARS, FAR, and defense contract types (FFP, CPFF, T&M)

  • Experience with ITAR and export-controlled program environments

What Sets This Role Apart
You'll work with the most sophisticated defense organizations in the world - and you'll need to earn their respect while pushing them for results. Wolfspeed's Silicon Carbide (SiC) technology is a critical enabler for next-generation defense platforms, and this role puts you at the center of translating that technology into fielded capability across directed energy, radar, naval electrification, and electronic warfare programs.
This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.
To put it legally - Wolfspeed is an equal opportunity employer.
We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation and other protected status as required by law.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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