Senior Program Manager – US Defense and Federal Group

Parallel Wireless

. Direct all phases of programs from inception through completion .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management for RF communications and networking solutions, with a strong focus on achieving business objectives and maintaining accountability for cost, schedule, and technical performance. Proficient in collaborating with teams and stakeholders to drive program execution and adapt to strategic priorities.

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Program ManagementRF CommunicationsProject Management Professional (PMP)Earned Value Management (EVMS)U.S. Government Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Program ExecutionCost ManagementSchedule ManagementTechnical PerformanceDoW Development ProjectsNetworking Solutions5G/6G SolutionsBusiness AcumenRisk ManagementProgram Planning

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectMicrosoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Industry Keywords

DoWFederal ApplicationsDefense ApplicationsEarned Value Management (EVMS)Open RAN

Tech Stack

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PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct all phases of programs from inception through completion
Drive program execution to achieve business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow
Manage DoW and USG programs involving mesh networking solutions, including Open RAN-based 5G/6G solutions for federal and defense applications
Maintain accountability for cost, schedule, and technical performance throughout the program lifecycle
Coordinate with customers and subcontractors to negotiate, finalize, and track Statements of Work, milestones, risk registers, schedules, and cost variances
Establish and execute program plans in firm-fixed-price or cost-plus program constructs
Proactively identify and capture additional or follow-on program scope
Collaborate with functional organizations and empower teams to meet or exceed program contract goals
Adapt to changing customer and company strategic priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical 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
Project 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