Senior Program Manager - US Defense and Federal Group

Parallel Wireless • Washington DC - Baltimore Area, MD

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About The Position

Parallel Wireless is seeking a Program Manager for its US Defense and Federal Group. The role directs programs from inception through completion and drives execution to achieve business and financial objectives related to orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow. Programs may be new, continuing, or current, and involve mesh networking solutions, including Open RAN-based 5G/6G solutions for federal and defense applications. The position is based in the Washington, DC–Baltimore area.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or a similar engineering field.
• At least 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance, requiring U.S. citizenship under federal law, or currently hold an active SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance.
• Experience managing DoW development projects for RF communications, networking, or cellular applications.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Knowledge of U.S. DoW and Government project management practices and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Experience using Microsoft Project and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Technical background in RF communications and strong business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Manage Department of War (DoW) and U.S. Government programs involving mesh networking solutions, including Open RAN-based 5G/6G solutions for federal and defense applications.
• Be accountable for program cost, schedule, and technical performance throughout all phases, from inception to completion.
• Coordinate with customers and subcontractors to negotiate, finalize, and track Statements of Work, milestones, risk registers, schedules, and cost variances.
• Establish and execute program plans within firm-fixed-price or cost-plus program structures.
• Grow programs by proactively identifying and capturing additional or follow-on scope.
• Work collaboratively with functional organizations and empower teams to meet or exceed program contract goals.
• Adapt to a dynamic, changing environment and shifting customer and company strategic priorities.

What This Job Offers

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