Senior Program Manager

Miltope•Huntsville, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Miltope Corporation is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead complex, multidisciplinary defense and aerospace programs in a hardware-centric manufacturing environment. The position shares responsibility for revenue and profit and loss with the VP Government and Commercial Programs, supporting annual business plans, financial forecasts, margin analysis, pricing and proposals, contract negotiations, and operational execution. The Senior Program Manager leads programs from proposal and contract award through development, production, and sustainment, with accountability for cost, schedule, technical performance, risk, customer relationships, and portfolio growth. The role is based in Hope Hull or Huntsville, Alabama. It is an exempt salary position that normally follows a 9/80 schedule. Non-duty hours, standby, after-hours, and weekend work may be required based on business needs. Work is primarily indoors, with unrestricted travel potentially required. Remote work may be eligible with management authorization. The position reports to the VP Government and Commercial Programs and has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
At least 10 years of program management experience in the defense and/or aerospace industry.
Proven track record managing complex government contracts and understanding public procurement frameworks.
Strong program management background and understanding of the technical design-to-production lifecycle.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
Extensive experience in the Department of War (DoW) environment and strong understanding of FAR, DFARS, and other government contracting regulations.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, with excellent time-management skills.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to document, report, and present accurately to project teams and external vendors.
Results orientation and ability to work in a team-building environment.
Ability to research solutions and apply advanced planning tools and techniques to business challenges.
Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills, including maintaining accountability of the supply base.
Ability to organize, schedule, budget, and coordinate work phases.
Clear understanding of relevant quality standards, including AS9100 Rev D.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), internal ERP systems, engineering software, and related applications.
No travel restrictions.
Ability to lift 25 pounds unassisted and heavier items with assistance.
Ability to remain seated at a desk for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
PMP certification.
Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, or other formal continuous improvement programs.
Electronics industry experience.
Experience negotiating national and foreign LTA agreements with large and small program offices, letters of intent, purchase orders, and other contractual arrangements.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP system.
Thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

Deliver programs to contractual commitments, including at least 95% on-time performance for DPAS and other priority orders.
Manage cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk, maintaining cost variance within ±3% of baseline EAC and accurate monthly forecasts.
Establish quantified risk and opportunity mitigation plans and monitor risk burn-down.
Establish and lead integrated master schedule governance and applicable phase-gate reviews, including PDR, CDR, PRR, FCA, and DCA.
Improve configuration control and supplier responsiveness to reduce change-cycle time.
Strengthen customer satisfaction through formal reviews, action-item closure, and survey feedback.
Support capture efforts with at least two material wins through proposal leadership, pricing strategy, and negotiations.
Lead multifunctional teams from proposal through contract award, development, production, and sustainment.
Maintain program baselines, EACs, monthly forecasts, EVMS artifacts, and earned-value reporting; partner with Finance on margin protection.
Coordinate proposals, RFQ responses, pricing strategies, and TINA-compliant submissions, and support DCMA/DCAA activities.
Manage contract types and modifications, including FFP, CPFF, T&M, ECP, and CCP, while ensuring FAR/DFARS compliance.
Serve as the primary customer interface; shape requirements and negotiate scope, price, and delivery terms.
Collaborate with Business Development on capture plans, value propositions, and competitive proposals.
Represent Miltope at reviews and industry engagements and develop relationships with primes and key suppliers.
Partner with Engineering on development plans, qualification and verification, and production readiness.
Coordinate with Supply Chain on make/buy decisions, obsolescence mitigation, and long-lead procurement.
Ensure configuration management, change control, and quality practices in an AS9100/ISO 9001 environment.
Maintain IMS/IMP governance, risk registers, and action trackers; publish clear status reports.
Drive continuous improvement in schedule fidelity, lead times, and cost control.
Lead through influence across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance; communicate effectively with executives, customers, and shop-floor teams.
Perform other duties as assigned.