Head of Programme Management

Program ManagerVoyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.At Voyager Technologies, we're building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what's next. You'll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We are seeking a Program Manager with a strong engineering background to lead complex embedded systems programs supporting defense and space applications. This role requires a hands-on technical program leader who can work closely with engineering teams, understand technical tradeoffs, and drive disciplined execution across cost, schedule, scope, risk, compliance, and customer commitments.The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment and is comfortable operating with limited information while bringing structure, urgency, and accountability to complex programs. This individual will work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, contracts, finance, business development, customers, and executive leadership to ensure successful program delivery.In this position, the essential functions are:Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of embedded systems programs for defense and space customers.Own program performance across cost, schedule, technical scope, risk, quality, contractual deliverables, and customer satisfaction.Partner closely with engineering teams to understand technical requirements, assess tradeoffs, identify risks, and ensure execution aligns with customer and contract requirements.Develop and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, risk registers, action trackers, customer deliverable trackers, and executive-level status reporting.Drive cross-functional execution across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, contracts, finance, business development, and customer-facing teams.Identify program risks, dependencies, and blockers early; Operate effectively in ambiguous environments, making informed decisions with incomplete data while continuing to refine assumptions, plans, and priorities.Support contract review, proposal input, statements of work, deliverables, milestones, and customer communications.Partner with contracts and leadership to ensure program execution aligns with prime contract requirements, subcontractor flow-downs, customer expectations, and applicable compliance obligations.Communicate program status, risks, tradeoffs, and recommendations clearly to internal leadership, external customers, and other key stakeholders.Build strong customer relationships through disciplined execution, proactive communication, transparency, and ownership of outcomes.Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, aerospace engineering, systems engineering, mechanical engineering, or another related engineering discipline.Engineering background with experience working on complex technical programs involving embedded systems, avionics, electronics, hardware/software integration, or similar mission-critical products.3+ years of experience in program management, technical program management, engineering program leadership, or related roles supporting complex technical programs.Strong understanding of technical scope, program cost, schedule, risk, customer deliverables, and execution tradeoffs.Experience reviewing or supporting contracts, statements of work, deliverable requirements, milestones, and customer obligations.Working knowledge of DFARS, prime contracts, subcontractor flow-downs, and government contracting environments.Proven ability to bring structure to ambiguous situations and drive execution with limited data or direction.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical program status, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership and customers.Experience managing defense and/or space programs under different contract types, including firm-fixed-price, cost-plus, and other government contracting structures; working knowledge of Earned Value Management principles and cost/schedule performance tracking.Willingness and ability to support program needs outside of normal business hours when required, including time-sensitive customer, supplier, or internal execution activities.Experience leading program recovery, corrective action planning, or turnaround efforts for programs facing cost, schedule, technical, execution, or customer satisfaction challenges.Experience supporting programs for prime contractors, government customers, or major defense and space customers.Experience with embedded software, electronics, avionics, spacecraft systems, defense electronics, communications systems, mission systems, or other mission-critical hardware/software products.Experience supporting proposals, customer negotiations, change orders, contract modifications, and program financial reviews.Advanced degree in engineering, business, or a related technical field.This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balanceComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employeesFlexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial securityCompany wellness programs that support physical and mental well-beingAdditional voluntary benefits and employee support resourcesThe opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environmentVoyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts