Program Manager

PDW • Huntsville, AL

15d

About The Position

The Program Manager owns schedule, cost, and scope across major cross-functional development programs for partner designs. The role drives organizational alignment and translates strategy into consistent, high-quality execution. Programs span internal teams and external design partners, from concept through design, integration, verification, and readiness for production transition. The position operates in a fast-paced office and manufacturing environment, with cross-departmental collaboration and both independent and team-based responsibilities. Travel to customer locations, supplier facilities, and other PDW sites may be required up to 25% of the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Program Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 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 be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance or higher, as required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Program Management, Business Administration (MBA), or a related field.
• Experience operating in environments involving government customers, manufacturing scale, and rapid growth at companies such as Anduril, SpaceX, Tesla, Shield AI, or Amazon Robotics.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional development programs across internal teams and external design partners from concept through design, integration, verification, and readiness for production transition.
• Help shape program priorities to support company objectives.
• Manage program schedules, risk registers, implementation plans, and action-item tracking.
• Lead recurring production reviews, change control boards, and cross-functional readiness assessments.
• Track and report delivery performance, production readiness, change implementation status, schedule adherence, and risk mitigation progress.
• Use independent judgment to resolve complex cross-functional challenges affecting program execution and escalate issues when broader organizational decisions are needed.
• 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.
• On-site gym at Huntsville, AL and Denver, CO locations.
• Employer-provided life insurance.
• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Competitive salary, generous paid time off (PTO), and flexible leave options.
• A work environment that encourages teamwork and innovation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior