Senior Program Manager - Aerospace / Defense

We are working with an innovative AR tech startup leading the way in synthetic air combat training. They are looking for a Senior Program Manager that will lead high-visibility, complex programs across defense and commercial sectors. This role oversees planning, execution, and delivery while coordinating with Finance, Business Development, and technical teams. Acting as the primary interface with customers, partners, and internal leadership, the Senior PM ensures cost, schedule, technical, and contractual objectives are consistently achieved. This is afull time onsite position in Orlando, Florida OR Louisville, Colorado and you must be a US citizen at the time of application.Key ***** Program Leadership & Strategy Provide vision, strategy, and execution oversight for complex programs. Align product roadmaps and investments with customer and organizational priorities. Execution & Delivery Develop and manage program plans, milestones, and deliverables. Lead cross-functional teams and provide executive-level reporting. Oversee proposals, contracts, and responses to scope changes. Manage risks, mitigations, and issue resolution. Customer & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as the primary customer-facing lead, building strong relationships. Oversee demonstrations, testing, and technical reviews. Deliver executive-level briefings and reports to stakeholders. Operational & Technical Oversight Support system integration, deployment, and sustainment. Manage staffing, schedules, and budgets. Ensure timely and compliant delivery of all contractual requirements.Key ***** BS/BA in a related field and 8+ years of program management experience, or equivalent. Proven success leading complex Department of Defense (DoD) programs with major OEM primes. Familiarity with acquisition processes, program lifecycle, and integrated schedules/WBS. Strong technical acumen with ability to guide engineering-driven programs. Demonstrated success managing budgets, schedules, and performance metrics. Exceptional leadership, communication, and executive presence. U.S. Citizenship required with ability to obtain a security clearance. Must be based in or willing to relocate to Orlando, FL or Denver, CO. Engineering degree (aerospace, electrical, mechanical, computer, or related).By applying to this role you understand that we may collect your personal data and store and process it on our systems. For more information please see our Privacy Notice

Created: 2025-09-25