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Aerospace & Defense Program Manager
| Company | Shift5 |
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| Location | Arlington, VA, USA |
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| Salary | $150000 – $190000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 6+ years of program management experience (aerospace/defense preferred)
- Experience managing contracts/programs valued at $20M+
- Strong knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), risk management, and program planning
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities
- Experience with gated design reviews (PDR, CDR)
- U.S. Citizenship required
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams to achieve program performance targets (schedule, cost, technical, contractual)
- Drive customer engagement, building strong, lasting partnerships
- Develop and execute program plans, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation
- Serve as the primary point of contact with the customer and internal teams, ensuring clear communication
- Conduct internal and external program reviews, delivering timely and accurate reports
- Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
- Support strategic planning and proposal development for new business
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree preferred
