Program Manager V

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Program Management, or related discipline preferred, OR equivalent professional experience in lieu of formal education.
• Minimum of 11 – 13 years of experience leading strategically significant, complex programs in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing industries, including ownership of program lifecycle and customer relationships.
• Proven ability to independently manage large-scale program execution, demonstrating advanced judgment and leadership skills in cross-functional collaboration.
• Extensive knowledge of strategic program planning, program roadmaps, and risk management.
• Demonstrated financial acumen with experience directing program forecasts, budgeting, and profitability strategies for high-value contracts.
• Advanced proficiency in program management tools and systems, including scheduling platforms such as Microsoft Project or similar systems.
• Expertise in driving resource allocation, team performance, and strategic alignment across cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills for meeting the needs of organizational leaders and demanding customers.
• U.S. Citizenship required for compliance with government contracts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, or Business Administration.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar program management accreditation.
• Track record of leading strategic defense or aerospace prime-level contracts and delivering high-impact programs to key customer stakeholders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of precision hardware, optical subsystems, or opto-mechanical manufacturing processes aligned with ISO 9001 or AS9100 frameworks.
• Experienced in IR&D and CapEx ownership, including project justification, resource planning, and leadership over implementation strategies.
• Expertise in negotiating complex contracts, scope changes, and follow-on proposal development for key customer accounts.
• Familiarity with tools such as Wrike, Smartsheet, or comparable platforms to manage large-scale programs.
• Proven ability to mentor and grow less experienced program managers, developing internal talent pipelines for long-term organizational needs.
• For California, the salary range for this position is : $162,254 - $243,381 per year. Please note this range is provided as a general guideline. When determining an offer, Attalon takes into account multiple factors, including (but not limited to) the responsibilities of the position, your professional experience, education and training, specialized skills, and current market and business conditions.

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