Program Manager

Radiance Technologies • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

Radiance Technologies is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead execution of a missile development and production program. The position has operational accountability for program success, including delivery of complex engineering, testing, manufacturing, and supply chain work on schedule, within cost constraints, and to contract specifications. The Program Manager works closely with the Program Chief Engineer, Integrated Product Team leads, customers, and executive management to plan, mitigate risk, allocate resources, and direct daily execution throughout the program lifecycle.

The role leads work from task award through design, development, hardware integration, production, and flight testing; manages the program's integrated schedule and financial performance; and serves as the primary operational and contractual contact for customers. It also oversees cross-functional risk management, subcontractors and suppliers, and logistics and compliance for flight test campaigns.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Systems Management, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of direct experience as a Program Manager or Deputy Program Manager managing complex hardware/software defense contracts.
• Demonstrated track record managing defense development programs.
• In-depth understanding of Department of War acquisition cycles, FAR/DFARS, and defense contracting types including CPFF, FPIF, and FFP.
• Direct expertise using advanced scheduling tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or Deltek Open Plan.
• Must hold an active U.S. DoD Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Formal acquisitions training and certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or DAWIA Level III PM certification.
• Prior experience managing ACAT I/II or major subsystem programs for the U.S. Department of War.
• Proven track record leading live-fire flight test programs or remote range deployments.
• Experience transitioning missile systems to low-rate production.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall program execution from task award through design, development, hardware integration, production, and flight testing.
• Establish, maintain, and drive the Integrated Master Schedule, coordinating engineering, procurement, and testing milestones.
• Direct execution strategies for formal program milestones, including SRR, PDR, CDR, FRRs, and TRRs.
• Manage the overall program budget, cash flow, margins, and cost baselines.
• Monitor, report, and manage cost and schedule performance metrics.
• Prepare and submit formal customer financial and progress status reports.
• Serve as the primary operational and contractual point of contact for customer PMOs and other customers.
• Lead formal program management reviews and executive briefings.
• Manage customer expectations, scope modifications, engineering change proposals, and contract additions.
• Establish and drive the Program Risk and Opportunity Management Board to identify, quantify, and mitigate technical, schedule, supply chain, and financial risks.
• Partner with the Program Chief Engineer to balance technical trade-offs with schedule impacts and financial budgets.
• Oversee subcontractors, major suppliers, and vendor deliverables in coordination with Global Supply Chain leadership.
• Coordinate resource deployment, range access, and hardware availability for captive-carry, HWIL, and live-fire flight test campaigns.
• Ensure regulatory, range safety, and safety compliance across flight operations and field deployments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level