Program Manager, VALOR

V2X•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

V2X is seeking an Engineering Development and Prototyping Program Manager for the VALOR (V2X Advanced Line for Operations Response) program area in Indianapolis. The Program Manager leads multidisciplinary teams within the WSI product line, establishing a vision and supporting strong program execution through clear communication, leadership visibility, defined roles, sound decision-making, structured feedback, and aligned goals. This role focuses on development programs and requires a strong engineering development background. The Program Manager oversees program schedules, costs, milestones, and technical performance; prepares corrective action plans for technical and schedule issues; and coordinates proposal preparation. The role is accountable for internal financial goals, including profit and loss, process improvement initiatives, and compliance with applicable policies and procedures. The Program Manager is responsible for delivering compliant solutions or services to customers and works with U.S. and non-U.S. customers across service areas to address program concerns and foster strong working relationships.

Requirements

At least 8 years of relevant work experience.
At least 6 years of demonstrated successful engineering design, development, rapid prototyping, and transition-to-production experience.
At least 5 years of successful leadership experience leading cross-functional teams of diverse individuals.
Experience leading development teams and managing system requirements.
Experience using program management practices, including scheduling, earned value management systems (EVMS), financial systems and program control, and risk and opportunity management.
Demonstrated experience growing and executing a successful business or program and/or leading teams.
Demonstrated innovative, out-of-the-box thinking to support business objectives.
Effective oral, written, listening, and computer skills for developing and presenting narratives and briefings using Microsoft Office.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with multiple levels of management and individual contributors on teams.
Experience with Microsoft Office suite tools.
Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a DoD Secret-level clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related degree, or five additional years of work experience in lieu of the degree.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 years of successful Department of Defense (DoD) program management or Integrated Product Team (IPT) leadership experience.
Experience and understanding of the DoD 5000 lifecycle model, DoD uniformed or civilian acquisition, and DoD development processes.
Experience on DoD Internal Research and Development (IRAD), Customer Research and Development (CRAD), Technical Demonstration (TD), System Development and Demonstration (SDD), or Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development (EMD) programs.
Experience with weapon systems or special-mission military platforms, architectures, capabilities, customers, or missions.
Familiarity with counter-unmanned systems, including radar/EO-IR/RF detection, target tracking, sensor fusion, RF effects, kinetic or non-kinetic defeat, and networked kill-chain workflows.
Experience with domestic and international allied customers.
Leadership experience on aerospace or defense programs for large prime contractors as a subcontractor.
STEM degree and/or experience.
Proposal development experience, including writing detailed Basis of Estimates.
Master’s degree or another graduate degree.

Responsibilities

Lead and be accountable for the program’s cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Provide programmatic and limited technical direction for overall program execution.
Chair program Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and participate in Engineering Review Boards (ERBs) and Material Review Boards (MRBs).
Lead internal and external Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and participate in Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) with customers and subcontractors as required.
Maintain relationships of trust and respect with customers, chief engineers, and internal functional leaders.
Prepare management status reports and briefings, collaborating with others to organize briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives.
Hold responsibility and signature authority for program Earned Value (EV) and Estimates at Complete (EAC).
Own program risks and opportunities.
Represent the company to senior customers, maintain open dialogue, and create new growth opportunities.
Work with contracts, finance, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and mission assurance functions to plan and execute programs.
Elevate issues and risks to appropriate levels within the Program Office, Chief Engineer organization, and functional management.
Lead technical collaboration with internal and external customers to identify opportunities.
Delegate tasks effectively to the functional team.
Coordinate customer communications with contracts and the chief engineer.
Understand the program’s financial and performance status in detail.
Oversee program schedules, costs, milestones, and technical performance; prepare corrective action plans for technical or schedule issues; and coordinate proposal preparation.
Support internal financial goals, including profit and loss, process improvement, and compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
Deliver compliant solutions or services to customers and address programmatic concerns in a timely manner.