Program Manager
SoloPulse is a DARPA-funded Georgia Tech spin-out and non-traditional defense contractor (NTDC). We leverage advanced wave theory rooted in Quantum Electrodynamics (QED) to transform low-cost RF hardware into tactical-grade intelligence tools. Our product line includes SIGMA (Electronic Support), NOVA (SAR imaging), and ATHENA (AI orchestration), providing high-fidelity sensing at the tactical edge.
The Program Manager is responsible for translating USG contractual agreements and SoloPulse leadership directives into actionable Project Management Plans (PMPs). You will manage a portfolio of simultaneous projects, acting as the arbiter of accountability within a matrixed environment to ensure predictable delivery and seeking synergies across the projects.
Key Responsibilities
- PMP Generation: Develop and maintain comprehensive Project Management Plans for each project based on contractual SOWs and dialogue with the leadership team.
- Accountability Management: Use the PMP as the single source of truth to provide objective evidence of plan/resource divergence, replacing "finger-pointing" with plan-based metrics.
- Matrix Coordination: Partner with the Engineering Manager to secure and align technical resources for project execution.
- Technical Qualification: Work with the engineering team to qualify progress and provide the CPO with an accurate, "no-ignorance" view of product readiness.
- Operational Stewardship: Ensure hardware and software design choices prioritize operational utility and relevant requirements for the warfighter.
- IP Protection: Collaborate with the CTO to document technical advancements in a way that protects SoloPulse's long-term Intellectual Property.
Required Skills & Experience
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).
- 5 years of relevant experience with USG programs
Defense Program Execution
- Portfolio Leadership: Proven track record of simultaneously leading 35 medium/high-complexity technical projects for defense industry customers.
- Contractual Expertise: Familiarity with SBIR (Phase II/III), OTA (Other Transaction Authority), and commercial-to-government sales.
- Compliance: Expert understanding of ITAR/EAR regulations and defense-specific documentation standards.
Technical & Operational Literacy
- RF Systems: Functional understanding of RF systems.
- Hardware Deployment: Familiarity with the mechanical engineering rigors of moving lab prototypes into tactical environments.
- Documentation Rigor: Mastery in turning complex contract requirements into execution-ready PMPs using tools like Jira, MS Project, or Azure DevOps.
Leadership in the Matrix
- Influence without Authority: Ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams that do not report directly to you.
- Risk Mitigation: Experience identifying resourcing gaps and technical debt before they impact customer relationships.
- Communication: Ability to present clear, data-driven progress reports horizontally to peers and upward to the C-suite.
Additional Preferred Skill and Experience
- Master's Degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
- 8 years of relevant experience with USG program management
- Relevant military experience
- PMP/PgMP Certification
- TS/SCI Security Clearance
$140,000 - $160,000 a year