Senior Program Manager

ST Engineering North America

. Report directly to the VP Government and Commercial Programs .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeHuntsville • Alabama • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management within the defense and aerospace sectors, with a strong focus on managing complex government contracts, compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations, and delivering projects on time and within budget. Proficient in risk management, configuration control, and continuous improvement methodologies.

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Program ManagementGovernment ContractingFAR/DFARS ComplianceEarned Value Management System (EVMS)Risk Management

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementContract NegotiationCost ControlSchedule ManagementConfiguration ManagementLean Six SigmaManufacturing ProcessesTechnical Design-to-Production LifecycleRisk MitigationBudgeting

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationProblem SolvingNegotiationTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft Dynamics 365 ERPInternal ERP SystemsEngineering SoftwareIntegrated Master Schedule (IMS)

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Defense IndustryAerospace IndustryPublic Procurement FrameworksAS9100 Rev DDepartment of War (DoW)

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report directly to the VP Government and Commercial Programs
Share financial responsibility for revenue and P&L by assisting with annual business plans, financial forecasts, margin analysis, business reviews, price lists and proposals
Interact daily with customers and Business Development to lead new product development and contract negotiations
Lead complex, multidisciplinary programs and own delivery outcomes for cost, schedule and technical performance
Deliver programs to contractual commitments with at least 95% on-time performance for DPAS and other priority orders
Maintain cost variance within ±3% of baseline EAC and accurate monthly forecasts
Establish risk and opportunity management with quantified mitigation plans
Lead integrated master schedule governance and phase-gate reviews
Improve configuration control, supplier responsiveness and change-cycle time
Lead multifunctional teams from proposal through contract award, development, production and sustainment
Maintain EVMS artifacts and report earned value
Run IPTs, management reviews and customer status meetings
Coordinate RFQ responses, pricing strategies and TINA-compliant submissions; support DCMA/DCAA
Manage FFP, CPFF and T&M contracts, modifications and FAR/DFARS compliance
Serve as primary customer interface and negotiate scope, price and delivery terms
Collaborate with Business Development on capture plans, value propositions and competitive proposals
Represent Miltope at reviews and industry engagements
Partner with Engineering on development, qualification/verification and production readiness
Coordinate Supply Chain activities including make/buy, obsolescence mitigation and long-lead procurement
Ensure configuration management, change control and quality in an AS9100/ISO 9001 environment
Maintain IMS/IMP governance, risk registers, action trackers and status reports
Drive continuous improvement across schedule fidelity, lead times and cost control

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
Minimum 10 years of program management in the defense and/or aerospace industry
Proven track record managing complex government contracts and understanding public procurement frameworks
Strong background in program management and the technical design-to-production lifecycle
Ability to obtain/maintain a US security clearance
Extensive experience working within the Department of War (DoW) environment
Strong understanding of FAR, DFARS, and other government contracting regulations
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks; excellent time management skills
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem solving and negotiation skills
Ability to organize, schedule, budget and coordinate work phases
Clear understanding of AS9100 Rev D quality standards
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
Experience using internal ERP systems, engineering software and related applications
No travel restrictions
Master’s degree preferred
PMP certification preferred
Experience in Lean, Six Sigma or other formal continuous improvement programs preferred
Electronics industry experience preferred
Experience negotiating national and foreign LTA agreements, letters of intent, POs and other contractual arrangements preferred
Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP system preferred
Thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

401K with company match
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Disability
PTO
Tuition Assistance
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Development and Career Growth Opportunities
Remote work eligible upon management authorization