Senior Program Manager - US Defense and Federal Group

Parallel Wireless is reimagining mobile networks with innovative, energy-efficient Open RAN solutions. Join us as we lead the future of telecommunications, driving innovation through green and sustainable networks. Learn more about our mission, vision and values. Parallel Wireless is seeking a Program Manager for the US Defense and Federal Group. The Program Manager directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. They will drive program execution to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow for new, continuing, or current programs. The position is based in Washing DC - Baltimore Area. Key Responsibilities: - Program Management of DoW and USG programs involving mesh networking solutions including Open RAN based 5G/6G solutions for federal and defense applications. - Accountable for cost, schedule, and technical performance of the program through all phases, from inception to completion. - Coordinate with customers and subcontractors to negotiate, finalize , and track Statements of Work, milestones, risk register, schedule , and cost variances. - Establish and execute program plans in a firm fixed or cost-plus program constructs. - Grow the program by proactively identifying and capturing additional and/or follow-on scope. - Work collaboratively with the functional organizations and empower teams to meet and/or exceed program contract goals.

- Operate within a highly dynamic and changing environment and adapt to shifting customer and company strategic priorities. Required Qualifications: - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in el. ectrical engineering or similar engineering field with a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience - Ability to obtain and maintain a U. S. government security clearance, which requires U. S. citizenship under federal law, or currently hold an active SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance. - Experience managing DoW development projects for RF communications, networking, or cellular applications. - P roject Manager Professional (PMP) certification. - Knowledge of US DoW and Government Project Management practices and Earned Value Management (EVMS). - Experience using Microsoft Project and the Microsoft Office suite of applications. - Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills. - Technical background in RF communications with strong business acumen.