Program Manager IV

Program Manager IV

The Program Manager IV manages the overall execution of the project and coordination of the project team by communicating with stakeholders, managing project reporting on deliverables, supporting project delivery and aligning with the company's overall goals.

Responsibilities

• Administer the project risk management process and prepare risk management plans
• Analyze plans, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare bid estimates for projects
• Assess, plan, and engage project resources as needed throughout the life of the project
• Communicate the project plan, including objectives and responsibilities, to the project team
• Communicate with the customers and the project team, and conduct project meetings
• Drive project delivery and ensure excellence in project deliverables
• Maintain a project risk register and ensure that the project risk profile is accurate and current
• Manage and oversee all aspects of customer service including scheduling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business / Commerce or Engineering
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline.
• OR (6) years of experience may be considered w/ a Masters Degree.
• OR (3) years of experience may be considered w/ a PhD.
• Experience leading complex DoD development and production programs from inception through delivery, with full ownership of cost, schedule, and performance
• Strong financial acumen, including experience managing program financials (EACs, variance analysis, margin) and building solid business cases
• Experience leading proposals and participating in contract negotiations, with the ability to connect program execution to growth opportunities
• Ability to operate as the primary customer interface, build strong relationships, and effectively manage customer expectations at a senior level
• Proven leadership in a matrixed environment, including leading cross-functional IPTs and influencing without direct authority
• Advanced risk and issue management capabilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating program risks
• Solid understanding of DoD program management processes, compliance requirements, and execution within regulated environments
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey program status, risks, and strategies to both internal leadership and customers
• Experience managing larger or more complex programs (ideally $1M+), including multiple stakeholders and competing priorities

Preferred but not required:

• PMP (or equivalent) certification
• MBA or MS in Engineering Management as a strong differentiator

About Us

About Frontgrade At Frontgrade, we build mission-critical electronics that perform without compromise in the world's most demanding environments, from deep space to national defense. With decades of proven heritage, we deliver high-reliability components, subsystems, and integrated solutions trusted when failure is not an option. But our strength is not just in what we build. It is in the people who make it possible. From engineers and product managers to sales teams, marketers, and skilled manufacturing professionals, every role plays a direct part in enabling missions that protect, explore, and connect our world. We move with purpose, collaborate across disciplines, and take pride in delivering solutions our customers rely on in the highest-stakes environments. If you want your work, whatever your specialty, to contribute to something bigger, you will find your place at Frontgrade. Why Work for Us We believe mission success starts with taking care of our people. That's why we offer competitive health, wealth, and wellbeing benefits from day one. You'll also find real opportunities to learn, grow, and advance, whether you're building technical expertise, leading teams, or expanding into new areas. Here, your growth is part of the mission. Additional Information This position may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition of any job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you may need to obtain a U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law. Other benefits include:

• Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision
• 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting
• 9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles
• Career Opportunity and Growth
• Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment
• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

Job Info

• Job Identification 2026-8636
• Job Category General Project/Program Management
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 4350 Centennial Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, 80907, US
• Minimum Salary 110,800
• Maximum Salary 140,000