Program Manager

Everest Search Partners • Chelmsford, MA

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About The Position

Everest client is seeking an experienced Government Program Manager to support one of its fastest-growing advanced manufacturing business units. This team develops and delivers innovative repair, restoration, coating, and additive manufacturing solutions for critical defense applications. This role is responsible for partnering with senior leadership and technical teams to ensure the successful execution of highly technical government-funded development and prototype manufacturing programs from award through completion.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Department of Defense (DoD) program management experience within a government organization or defense contractor.
• Experience managing medium-sized government contracts valued at $5M+.
• Working knowledge of Military Standards (MIL-STD) requirements.
• Experience utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM), Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), and formal risk management methodologies.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional technical project teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Experience within advanced manufacturing, engineering, or industrial operations.
• U.S. Citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

• PMP Certification.
• Technical or engineering degree is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of government-funded programs from kickoff through completion, including staffing, material procurement, subcontractor management, consultants, and vendor coordination.
• Develop and maintain program plans, resource forecasts, budgets, and schedules.
• Monitor project performance to ensure programs remain on schedule and within budget.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, schedule, cost, and execution risks.
• Serve as the primary administrative point of contact for government and commercial customers, providing regular program updates and status reporting.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful program execution and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure all programs comply with applicable federal regulations and contractual requirements, including: ITAR and Export Control, FAR and DFARS, CMMC and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements.
• Support internal program reviews, audits, and reporting requirements.
• Promote continuous improvement across program execution and operational processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree