Sr Program Manager

Job Title: Sr. Program Manager
Location: Melbourne, FL

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Industry:  Defense & Aerospace
Compensation: $116k-$157k
Shift: 1st

Schedule: 9x80

About the Opportunity:

The Sr Program Manager leads the successful execution of multiple technical programs from kickoff through completion. In this role, you'll collaborate with engineering teams, customers, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver innovative products and services on time, within budget, and in alignment with contract requirements. If you excel at driving complex projects, building strong partnerships, and solving challenging problems, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while supporting business growth through program execution and proposal efforts.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple programs, ensuring contract requirements, cost, schedule, and performance objectives are achieved.
• Serve as the primary customer point of contact, managing program communications, contract execution, and resolving contractual or project-related issues with cross-functional teams.
• Develop, monitor, and manage program budgets, schedules, risks, and performance metrics, implementing corrective actions and providing regular status updates to senior leadership.
• Support business growth by participating in bid and proposal efforts, collaborating with Business Development to pursue new opportunities, and contributing to contract negotiations.
• Partner with Engineering, Contracts, and other internal teams to coordinate program activities, manage changes, and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable government regulations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks throughout the project lifecycle while conducting schedule and cost variance analysis to drive successful program outcomes.
• Represent the organization at customer meetings, program reviews, and other key events, fostering strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability 
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries 
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work 
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates 

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally. 

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

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Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM related field
• 7+ years of experience in product development to include proposal development, requirements decomposition, generation of system and subsystem statements of work and subcontracts, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts including implementation cost reduction and performance improvement efforts
• 7+ years of experience with earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity and variance analysis
• 7+ years of experience in finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and supply chain management

What Sets You Apart:

• Knowledge of program management tools and procedures
• Solid leadership and management skills
• Strong problem-solving, presentation, and communication skills
• Experience with managing manpower planning, project reviews, scheduling and budget control
• Ability to manage aerospace/defense programs as a prime or subcontractor to a domestic or foreign military organization
• Program Management certification preferred (i.e. PMP or DAU)

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen

• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Successful candidate must be able to obtain and main (level of) security clearance.

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