Senior Program Management

SAIC•Bedford, IN

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About The Position

SAIC is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead complex Department of Defense and government programs involving Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems, sensor integration, engineering change proposal (ECP) development, modeling and simulation, prototyping, system design, and counter-UAS/drone dominance solutions. The Program Manager is the primary point of contact for customers, stakeholders, and internal leadership, and is accountable for delivering program objectives on time, within scope, and within budget. The role combines technical knowledge of ISR and sensor systems with business acumen and experience delivering mission-critical solutions supporting warfighter requirements. The Program Manager oversees the full program lifecycle, from requirements definition through design, development, testing, fielding, and sustainment. They manage program execution and task orders, address risks and issues, embed quality assurance and continuous improvement, and coordinate with government program offices, system integrators, and end users. The position also leads customer engagement and program reviews, builds and mentors a cross-functional team, manages budgets and financial performance, and identifies growth opportunities across existing programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Systems, Mechanical, or Aerospace), Computer Science, Information Technology, or a business-related field is listed as preferred.
At least 10 years of progressive program or project management experience.
At least 7 years managing DoD contracts, preferably in ISR, sensor systems, or related defense technology domains.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing executives.
Interim Secret clearance required to start, with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance; SAIC will sponsor the clearance process.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing programs with budgets of $50 million or greater.
Active Secret security clearance; TS/SCI preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end management of DoD contracts focused on ISR, sensor systems, ECP development, modeling and simulation, prototyping, and counter-UAS/drone dominance capabilities.
Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues, implementing corrective action plans as needed.
Ensure quality assurance and continuous improvement processes are incorporated throughout program execution.
Oversee the program lifecycle from requirements definition through design, development, test, fielding, and sustainment.
Manage programs supporting development, integration, fielding, and sustainment of ground-based ISR and sensor systems.
Coordinate with government program offices, system integrators, and end users to ensure sensor systems meet operational requirements and performance specifications.
Oversee contract programs and task orders, including modeling and simulation, prototyping, system design, and drone dominance solutions.
Serve as the primary customer interface and maintain relationships with government stakeholders.
Conduct program reviews, technical interchange meetings, and status briefings with customers and internal leadership.
Anticipate and respond to changing customer needs to support customer satisfaction.
Build, lead, and mentor a cross-functional team of systems engineers, software developers, hardware engineers, logisticians, analysts, subcontractors, and support personnel.
Define roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations for program team members.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, mission-focused team culture aligned with SAIC's core values.
Develop and manage program budgets, forecasts, and financial performance metrics.
Identify and pursue organic growth opportunities within ISR, sensor, ECP, MS&A, prototyping, and drone dominance programs.