Program Manager

Melbourne, United States | Posted on 06/24/2026 We are seeking a Program Manager to plan, lead, and executecomplex Department of Defense (DoD) programs delivering unmanned surfacevehicle (USV) capabilities, spanning platform development, production,integration, testing, and fielding efforts in support of evolving customerrequirements. These programs span both domestic and international customers andincreasingly include Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Direct Commercial Sales(DCS) efforts in support of allied and partner nations. What you’ll do: In this role, youwill manage the execution of hardware and software solutions that meetmission-critical requirements. You Will lead a cross-functional team, ensuringalignment across engineering, operations, and customer stakeholders tosuccessfully deliver innovative capabilities. Own end-to-endprogram execution across all phases of the lifecycle (Initiation, Planning,Execution, Monitoring, and Closure) Develop andexecute integrated program plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and riskmanagement Balance andrebalance evolving customer priorities across cost, schedule, and technicalperformance throughout the program lifecycle Serve as theprimary customer interface and key point of contact for assigned programs Lead execution ofinternational programs, including Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and DirectCommercial Sales (DCS) efforts, coordinating across U.S. Government, allied,and partner-nation stakeholders while ensuring compliance with applicableexport control requirements (ITAR/EAR) Proactivelyidentify execution risks, bottlenecks, and dependencies; drive mitigation plansand critical path acceleration strategies Ensure accurate,timely tracking and reporting of program metrics including budget, resources,and schedule performance Lead andfacilitate a consistent cadence of program reviews, working groups, andstakeholder meetings, including preparation and follow-up Partner withfunctional and senior leadership to guide prioritization, resource allocation,and trade-space decisions Foster a cultureof accountability, rigor, and execution excellence across the program team Requirements Required qualifications: 8+ years ofproven Program Management experience within Department of Defense programs Demonstratedexperience managing international defense programs, including Foreign MilitarySales (FMS) and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS), from requirements throughdelivery and sustainment Deep expertise inproject and program management, with a track record of delivering complexcapabilities Active Secretsecurity clearance Ability to traveldomestically and internationally as required Strong strategicmindset with a focus on long-term business objectives Demonstratedexperience leading interrelated projects with minimal oversight. Proficiency withscheduling and program management tools such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Project,or equivalent Advanced skillsin Microsoft Office Suite Excellent skillsin leadership, time management, organization, team management Deepunderstanding of project financials A demonstratedrecord of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself andothers to high standards, and being kind to others Must be a USCitizen. Be able to pass a background check and drug test Preferred qualifications: Experience acrossa variety of DoD acquisition frameworks Familiarity withU.S. export control regulations (ITAR/EAR) and Defense Security CooperationAgency (DSCA) FMS processes Experienceworking directly with allied and partner-nation customers in a defenseacquisition or program management capacity Experience in thefield of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) ProjectManagement Professional (PMP) certification Undergraduatedegree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physics #J-18808-Ljbffr