Defense Vehicle Program Manager

Lead and mentor a high-performing program management team Lead end-to-end program execution from capture through delivery and sustainment using gated processes Own scope, schedule, cost, resources, risk, and quality imperatives Establish integrated master schedules, risk registers, financial reviews, and issue dashboards Champion and continuously improve program processes and governance Lead program decision forums with the Chief Program Engineer Drive launch and quality disciplines for on-time, on-cost delivery Identify, quantify, and mitigate technical and business risks and issues Develop contingency plans and gap-closure actions with owners and dates Integrate engineering release, sourcing, validation, manufacturing readiness, quality, and sustainment processes Interface with government and defense industry partners and lead formal program reviews with military/DoD stakeholders Support business development and capture activities, including requirements, proposal content, cost estimates, and execution plans Foster safety, defense-specific compliance, integrity, and continuous improvement Partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, contracts, finance, and business development teams Requirements Bachelor's degree required (Engineering, Business Administration, or related technical/business field preferred) Demonstrated experience in the defense sector and/or defense ground vehicle programs Demonstrated program or project management leadership of complex, cross-functional initiatives Experience partnering closely with senior technical leaders, such as Chief Engineers Working knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, business development, portfolio planning, engineering, manufacturing, finance, purchasing, and supply chain Familiarity with ITAR, CUI, export control, and DFARS compliance frameworks Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to deliver executive-level briefings to internal leadership and government/industry customers Strong business acumen and ownership of program financial outcomes, including budgets, forecasts, and profitability management within government or defense contract structures Resilience and sound judgment in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments Proven track record leading and developing high-performing, cross-functional teams across a global organization Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States Visa sponsorship is not available Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in program management within the defense sector, focusing on end-to-end execution, risk management, and compliance with DoD acquisition processes. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver on financial outcomes while fostering continuous improvement and safety. Highest-signal resume keywords Program Management Leadership DoD Acquisition Processes Risk Management Cross-Functional Team Development Defense Sector Experience Hard Skills Program Execution Integrated Master Schedules Financial Reviews Contingency Planning Quality Management Budget Management Proposal Development Cost Estimation Governance Processes Issue Dashboard Creation Soft Skills Excellent Communication Skills Resilience Sound Judgment Industry Keywords Defense Sector ITAR Compliance CUI Compliance DFARS Compliance Government Contracting Business Development Supply Chain Management Manufacturing Readiness Military Stakeholder Engagement Cross-Functional Initiatives #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor