Senior Program Manager

Description
SAIC is seeking an experienced and results-driven

Program Manager

to lead and oversee the successful execution of complex Department of Defense (DoD) and government programs focused on Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems, sensor integration, modeling and simulation, prototyping, system design, and drone dominance solutions. The Program Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for customers, stakeholders, and internal leadership, ensuring all program objectives are met on time, within scope, and within budget.
This role requires a dynamic leader with technical knowledge of ISR and sensor systems combined with strong business acumen and a proven track record of delivering mission-critical solutions in support of warfighter requirements.
Program Execution and Delivery:
Lead end-to-end program management for DoD contracts focused on ISR, sensor systems, ECP development, modeling and simulation, prototyping, and counter-UAS/drone dominance capabilities
Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues proactively, implementing corrective action plans as needed
Ensure quality assurance and continuous improvement processes are embedded throughout program execution
Oversee the full program lifecycle from requirements definition through design, development, test, fielding, and sustainment
Manage programs supporting the development, integration, fielding, and sustainment of ground-based ISR and sensor systems
Coordinate with government program offices, system integrators, and end users to ensure sensor systems meet operational requirements and performance specifications
Oversee all programs and task orders on the contract, including modeling and simulation, prototyping, system design, and drone dominance solutions
Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as the primary customer interface, building and maintaining strong relationships with government stakeholders
Conduct regular program reviews, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), and status briefings with customers and internal leadership
Anticipate and respond to evolving customer needs, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
Team Leadership and Management:
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing, cross-functional program team including systems engineers, software developers, hardware engineers, logisticians, analysts, subcontractors, and support personnel
Define roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations for all program team members
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-focused team culture aligned with SAIC's core values
Develop and manage program budgets, forecasts, and financial performance metrics
Identify and pursue organic growth opportunities within existing ISR, sensor, ECP, MS&A, prototyping, and drone dominance programs
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Systems, Mechanical, or Aerospace), Computer Science, Information Technology, or Business related field preferred
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in program or project management, with at least 7 years managing DoD contracts, preferably in ISR, sensor systems, or related defense technology domains
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level briefing experience
Interim secret clearance required to start with the ability to obtain a secret clearance.SAIC will sponsor the clearance process
Preferred Experience:
Demonstrated experience managing programs with budgets of $50M or greater
Active Secret security clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
Target salary range: $100,001 - $140,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

J-18808-Ljbffr