Program Manager (Fuzing)

Corvid Technologies LLC•Batavia, OH

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About The Position

Corvid Technologies is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead development, qualification, and transition to production of advanced fuzing and safety devices for next-generation munitions. The role owns cost, schedule, and contractual performance for assigned programs and leads cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Supply Chain, and Contracts. The Program Manager builds customer relationships, manages competing priorities, and guides teams through complex technical challenges. The role includes leading programs from requirements definition and design through prototyping, qualification testing, and transition to Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP); serving as the primary customer contact for DoD program offices and prime system integrators; and managing program reviews, budgets, baselines, performance, and Integrated Master Schedules. The Program Manager coordinates technical and supporting functions, manages risks, works with Contracts and Pricing on scope and proposals, and ensures compliance with applicable defense acquisition, contracting, and safety requirements.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a relevant discipline.
At least 5 years of relevant work experience, including at least 1 year of program management experience.
Demonstrated experience managing hardware through design, supply chain, and production activities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Project and developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules.
Knowledge of Earned Value Management principles and defense acquisition lifecycles, including the 5000 series.
Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage priorities, customer expectations, and cross-functional accountability.

Nice To Haves

Experience with munitions, fuzing, warheads, or defense electronic systems.
Familiarity with fuzing safety review boards and applicable standards, including FISTRP, AFSRB, MIL-STD-1316, MIL-STD-1901, and JOTP-052.
Project or program management certification, such as PMP.

Responsibilities

Lead programs from requirements definition and design through prototyping, qualification testing, and transition to Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP).
Serve as the primary customer contact for DoD program offices and prime system integrators.
Lead major program reviews, including System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), and Critical Design Reviews (CDR).
Manage program budgets, establish baselines, track performance, and develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
Coordinate systems, mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing engineering teams and supporting functions.
Identify technical, cost, and schedule risks and implement mitigation plans.
Partner with Contracts and Pricing teams to manage scope, develop Statements of Work (SOW), and support proposals, follow-on efforts, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECP).
Ensure program activities meet applicable defense acquisition regulations, FAR/DFARS requirements, and fuzing and ordnance safety requirements.