Program Manager Strategic Initiatives Jobs in Manchester, NH

Drive innovation. Deliver impact. Shape mission-critical solutions.

Are you a results-driven engineering leader who thrives at the intersection of technology, strategy, and execution? Join our team as an Engineering Program Manager, where you’ll lead complex, high-impact programs that power solutions in the medical and aviation security sectors.

In this role, you won’t just manage projects, you’ll turn vision into reality. You’ll partner across a matrixed engineering organization to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions that meet customer needs—on time and within budget. If you’re energized by solving tough challenges, navigating ambiguity, and leading cross-functional teams, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

What You’ll Do

• Lead with ownership: Plan and execute programs from concept through delivery—defining scope, schedules, budgets, and key milestones
• Drive alignment: Balance priorities across cost, schedule, and resources while ensuring alignment with business goals
• Shape opportunities: Partner with Business Development and Sales to develop cost estimates, timelines, and risk assessments for new programs
• Define success: Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and stakeholders to establish clear requirements and “definition of done” after kickoff
• Manage complexity: Own scope, requirements, and change control—proactively assessing impacts and communicating decisions
• Build strong teams: Identify resource needs and empower cross-functional teams to deliver their best work
• Navigate ambiguity: Translate evolving customer needs into actionable engineering plans across multiple concurrent projects
• Mitigate risks: Lead risk, issue, and opportunity management with clear mitigation strategies and timely escalation
• Communicate with clarity: Provide transparent, metrics-driven updates on program health (cost, schedule, scope, risks) to internal and external stakeholders
• Enable delivery: Partner with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to ensure smooth execution, production readiness, and long-term sustainment

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of relevant experience, including 3–5 years leading programs/projects in a mixed hardware/software environment
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver complex programs successfully
• Strong organizational, planning, and stakeholder management skills
• Confidence working in ambiguous, fast-paced environments—bringing clarity and direction to teams
• Broad exposure across engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, systems, software), plus quality, supply chain, and manufacturing
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across cultures and levels
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and program management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project)
• Must meet U.S. Person requirements due to applicable regulations

Nice to Have

• PMP Certification
• Agile certifications (CSM, SAFe, AgilePM, PMI-ACP)

Why Join Us?

• Work on mission-critical technologies that make a real-world impact
• Collaborate with talented, multidisciplinary teams
• Take ownership of meaningful programs with high visibility and influence
• Grow your career in an environment that values innovation, accountability, and excellence.

What We Offer:

We appreciate that our employees work diligently to contribute to our success as an organization. We also recognize the importance of work-life balance and therefore developed a competitive total rewards package including programs that offer employees flexibility to balance their work and life including:

• 9/80 work schedule – enjoy every other Friday off!
• Flexible Vacation – employees can take time off as is reasonably needed
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability plans.
• HRA (for PPO plan participants) /HSA (Health Savings Account for high deductible plan participants) contribution
• 401K with company match and immediate vesting
• Continuous Education Assistance
• Supportive culture that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence