Program Manager

PDW • Huntsville, AL

37d • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re entering a new phase of growth and are looking for a Program Manager to own schedule, cost, and scope across all major cross-functional production programs, driving alignment across the organization and ensuring that strategy is translated into consistent, high-quality execution.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience leading complex product development programs in engineering-intensive environments.
• Proven track record managing multidisciplinary hardware and software development efforts from concept through TRL6.
• Background in aerospace, defense, robotics, autonomous systems, advanced manufacturing, or other complex technical industries.
• Familiarity with prototype development, system integration, verification and validation, and transition-to-production processes.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience at companies such as Anduril, SpaceX, Tesla, Shield AI, or Amazon Robotics.
• Experience operating in environments involving government customers, manufacturing scale, and rapid growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional development programs from concept through design, integration, verification, and readiness for production transition.
• Manage program schedules, risk registers, implementation plans, and action-item tracking to ensure disciplined execution.
• Lead recurring production reviews, change control boards, and cross-functional readiness assessments.
• Track and report key program metrics, including delivery performance, production readiness, change implementation status, schedule adherence, and risk mitigation progress.
• Escalate issues proactively and drive resolution of cross-functional challenges affecting production execution.
• Track progress against design reviews, integration milestones, prototype builds, test events, and validation activities to achieve production release.

Benefits

• Comprehensive BCBS medical, dental, and vision coverage; 80% sponsored by the company.
• Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• A work environment that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• On-site gym.
• Employer provided life insurance.
• Robust Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
• Competitive salary, generous paid time off (PTO), and flexible leave options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed