Senior Program Manager

Are you a Senior Program Manager who enjoys owning complex programs end-to-end, rather than just reporting status? Do you like working at the intersection of engineering, customers, and delivery, challenging assumptions and keeping programs moving? Want full accountability for cost, schedule, risk, and outcomes on real hardware product's? If yes, this is a great opportunity to join a defense electronics business delivering mission-critical, hardware-led products. You’ll take ownership of major contracts from award through delivery, acting as the single point of accountability and driving cross-functional teams to success. The Opportunity Join a well-established defense electronics manufacturer with long-term programs and customers Own complex product development programs from contract award through product delivery Act as the primary customer interface, managing communication, expectations, and delivery Drive schedule, cost, and risk management across engineering, operations, finance, and supply chain Gain exposure to business-level decision-making beyond a single program or site As a Senior Program Manager you'll lead Leading end-to-end programs spanning hardware, firmware, and software development Developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to manage milestones, resources, and delivery commitments Owning program financials, including budgets, forecasts, EAC/ETC, margin, and billing milestones Leading all major phase-gate reviews (Kickoff, SRR, PDR, CDR, FCA/PCA) Proactively identifying and managing program risks, issues, and recovery plans Coordinating cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and finance Supporting new business pursuits, proposals, and cost/effort estimates Mentoring junior program managers and strengthening program execution discipline The Successful Senior Program Manager will bring: Experience managing complex product development programs, not IT or software-only projects Background in hardware-led systems (defense, avionics, embedded systems, electronics, or similar) Confidence leading PDR/CDR events and constructively challenging engineering teams Strong ownership of schedule recovery, cost control, and risk management Experience acting as the customer-facing lead on active contracts A proactive, self-starter mindset with the ability to make decisions under uncertainty US Citizenship (ITAR environment) The ideal Senior Program Manager will have: BS or MS in Engineering (or related discipline) 4+ years’ experience in Program Management and/or Product Development Proven experience delivering products from development through to production Familiarity with formal lifecycle and compliance frameworks (DO-178 / DO-254 / DO-160 a plus) Compensation: Up to $180k + 10% Bonus This role offers a clear pathway beyond Senior Program Management. High-performing TPMs can progress into Business Unit Manager roles, taking ownership of multiple programs, teams, and P&L responsibility, with a longer-term pathway into senior leadership and VP-level roles across the wider organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr