Project Manager

Auterion•Arlington, VA

About The Position

To drive our growth strategy in the dynamic market of autonomous robotic systems in defense we’re looking for a Project Manager who will be responsible for the delivery of customer program deliverables to include hardware, software, and all product demonstrations. In this position you will have a significant contribution to the growth of the company. You will manage a portfolio of projects and will be accountable for delivering customer projects on-time, in-cost and to full customer satisfaction. This requires a holistic approach to project management covering all major disciplines tailored to the respective project sizes. In this role you will be customer facing and lead internal, cross-organizational project teams.

Requirements

5+ years of product and program management experience
Substantial experience managing the development of commercial systems with applicability to defense applications.
Proven experience liaising with cross-functional teams, especially engineering.
Customer facing experience, US gov’t specifically is even better.
Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills; demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment related to controversial or sensitive subjects; ability to handle confidential information with tact and poise
Ability to travel between 20% of the time, both internationally and domestically
Experience within the Aerospace or Defense industries
Active U.S. Security Clearance or ability to obtain clearance

Responsibilities

Manage assigned customer programs from contract award through delivery, ensuring timelines, scope, and quality targets are met.
Work closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to support development and delivery of hardware/software systems.
Maintain project plans, schedules, and risks, using appropriate program management methods (agile or traditional).
Coordinate with internal stakeholders, partners, and customers to track progress, resolve issues, and keep programs aligned.
Support program financial tracking, including budgeting and forecasting, in collaboration with senior stakeholders.
Contribute to customer interactions, including participation in program reviews and support for RFI/RFP responses.
Ensure adherence to relevant industry standards, including compliance and security requirements.
Assist with logistics and planning for system delivery, testing, and deployment activities.
Provide feedback from program execution to support continuous improvement.