Program Manager

Radiance Technologies•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Radiance Technologies is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead execution of a missile development and production program. The role holds operational accountability for program success, ensuring multidisciplinary engineering, testing, manufacturing, and supply chain deliverables meet schedule, cost constraints, and contract specifications. The Program Manager works closely with the Program Chief Engineer, Integrated Product Team leads, customers, and executive management to direct strategic planning, risk mitigation, resource allocation, and daily execution throughout the program lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science 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 DoW 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.
Active U.S. DoD Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead program execution from task award through design, development, hardware integration, production, and flight testing.
Establish, maintain, and drive the Integrated Master Schedule, aligning engineering, procurement, and testing milestones.
Direct program execution strategies across formal milestones, including SRR, PDR, CDR, FRRs, and TRRs.
Manage program budget, cash flow, margins, and cost baselines; monitor and report 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 Project Management Offices 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.